SCOPE: School Counselor Opportunities and Professional Engagement
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe VSCA Professional Development team is excited to offer a series of podcasts to provide support and encouragement to counselors. Hosted by Karla Allen From the third floor.
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Episodes
Small Groups 101 with Jenny Hubler and Lauren White
October 30, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBRunning small groups is one of the delivery systems for school counseling programs, but many of us say we don't have time or space to run them. However, in order to reach our students with Tier 2 Interventions, small groups are imperative to provide resources to those who may not have them. This podcast is a quick refresher on running small groups and how to address barriers that may arise. [email protected]
International School Counseling with Jennifer Melton
September 27, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBHave you ever been curious about being an International School Counselor? Jennifer Melton shares her experience of 13 years working in International Schools. [email protected]
How to Incorporate Resilience with Game Play with The Chess Counselor Corey Hancock
June 14, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBAs a child, Corey used the game of chess to learn skills to cope with his anxiety. This interview with Corey shares some innovative ideas on how to work with students through game play! [email protected]
How to Conference with Christina Alga and Jennifer Crowder
April 27, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBHow many times have you thought of attending a conference or workshop and you feel too overwhelmed and stressed to leave the building. Christina and Jennifer share how they have shifted their mindset and discuss the benefits and importance of pursuing professional learning. [email protected]
An Interview with VSCA SCOY Holly Guelig and Christina Tillery
March 30, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBThese two women, Holly and Christina, are so well deserving of VSCA SCOY. Please listen as they share their ideas and initiatives that assisted them in earning this amazing award. They are indeed role models for school counselors everywhere. [email protected]
A Voice for Systemic Change with Dr. Paul Harris
February 24, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSometimes it's hard to know when it's time to step up and use our voice as there are so many causes and issues that need our advocacy. Paul gives us a small glimpse into his advocacy journey and how he used his voice for systemic change. [email protected]
Restorative and Trauma Responsive Work with Jaime Conklin
January 03, 2023 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBHear tips and interventions on how to introduce restorative and trauma responsive work to your administrators and staff. [email protected]
ELL Students and the School Counselor Relationship
November 02, 2022 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBNataly Deus shares her experiences of being an English Language Learner student herself and now serves as an ELL counselor for the past five years. Hear some tips and ideas on how to better serve your ELL community. [email protected]
Inserting Joy Shots into your School Counseling Day with Jill Baughan
September 20, 2022 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThe school counselor role has been especially difficult in the past few years. Jill Baughan, a curator of joy, helps us to find the moments of joy in our jobs. [email protected]
Hip Hop Pedagogy with Dr. Ian Levy
May 23, 2022 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIan Levy is an assistant professor at Manhattan College in Counseling and Therapy. He worked as a school counselor in NYC for five years. Dr. Levy's research examines hip hop based practices in schools as a culturally responsive approach to counseling assisting students in processing difficult thoughts and feelings through the writing, recording and performing of emotionally themed music. [email protected]
Tiered Systems of Support for School Counselors with Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott
April 26, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBFor those of you exhausted running reactive programs, using the Multi Tiered Systems of Support in conjunction with a comprehensive school counseling program gives you the data and renewed vision you need to be proactive in your practice. [email protected]
An Only in a Rural School Division with Erin Crane
March 15, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMany in our school counseling community can relate to this podcast as an counselor in a small rural school division. [email protected]
School Counselor Burnout Prevention with Matt Shenker
February 06, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBMatt leads us through an informal version of the training he offers around the country for mindfulness-based burnout prevention. [email protected]
Mental Health School Based Clinician with Lauren Krusenklaus
January 12, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBSo many of us are struggling with the overwhelming amount of mental health needs in our schools. A school based mental health clinician is an amazing model to consider. [email protected]
Climate and Culture Change with Emily Garcia
November 22, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBAs a school counselor, how can you impact the climate and culture at your school? Tips and strategies are available on this podcast. [email protected]
The Go Green Project- Collecting Relationship Data with Alyssa Farling
October 21, 2021 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThe "why" of what we do is based on relationship building. Listen to this podcast on The Go Green Project to learn of a simple way to track your relationships with students. [email protected]
Real Talk with Christina Tillery- Research on Black Females to Radical Kindness
September 23, 2021 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBChristina Tillery, a speaker at the ASCA National Conference in Las Vegas, shares her research on working with black females. She also shares with us her perspective on Good Girl Syndrome and how to best advocate for our students. Watch this woman, she is going places! [email protected]
Is LPC for Me? Interview with Caroline Augustin, School Counselor and LPC
June 10, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBHow can being a licensed professional counselor enhance my role as a school counselor? Caroline discusses her dual role and how she is able to incorporate her mental health knowledge with her clients and her caseload. [email protected]
Revamping a SC Program from Drive-by to Comprehensive with Loren Watson
April 19, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBLoren has so many great ideas on how to revamp a program, from mini meetings for data collection, Tier 1 classroom lessons with meaning, and implementing career cluster tubs to pique interest for course and post high school planning. Loren has been a big hit at the VSCA conference with her break out sessions, and she shares a lot of her program success in this podcast. [email protected]
Let's Talk about Mental Health with Ashley Morgan Soukup
March 15, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this year of a pandemic, mental health issues are a major concern for our students. Ashley Morgan Soukup, a licensed therapist working in private practice, shares her thoughts and concerns about mental health pre, during, and post pandemic. And it's also okay to say that as school counselors, some days we are not okay either. [email protected]
Equity and Access for Students with Disabilities with Mary Cate Kuklick
February 22, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWhen we talk about equity and access, are we being intentional with our students with disabilities to ensure that they have ALL of our resources and ALL of our program? Mary Cate shares with us how she is ensuring that ALL means ALL for her students with disabilities. [email protected]
Tips and Tools from The Energetic Counselor, Jentae Scott-Mayo
January 18, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Energetic Counselor has some great resources and tools to keep us and our students excited and engaged. Jentae also discusses exploring our passion and the power of yes! [email protected]
Managing Stress and Anxiety with a Therapy Dog with Samantha Ratchford
October 28, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWe are all working with students who are experiencing stress and anxiety. This podcast offers several ideas including a wellness pod, a calming center, and a school therapy dog! Samantha also shares some tips on becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. [email protected]
Tips for a Counseling Program in a Virtual Setting with Jenny Hubler and Shannon Edwards
September 16, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBHow do we deliver a school counseling program virtually, hybrid, face to face, or a combination of all of the above? This podcast shares some tips on how to implement a comprehensive program no matter the setting. [email protected]
Another Crucial Conversation about Race with Britney, Chantel and Jasmine
August 19, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBLet's do a deeper dive into talking about race. As our students are coming back into the building or a virtual setting, advocacy is crucial to help them feel heard and affirmed. [email protected]
It's Okay to Have Uncomfortable Conversations about Race with Wanda and Candice
July 07, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBDuring this time of racial unrest, I think hearing other people's stories gives us great insight into racism and how we can have conversations that make us uncomfortable. Dr. Wanda Fisher and Candice Burrell, MEd, share their insight and wisdom on how to talk about racism with our students and each other. [email protected]
Wellness Practice During and Post Quarantine with Dr. Abigail Conley
May 18, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBIn these unknown times, understanding values and wellness is an integral part of the school counselor's work. How can we start thinking about bringing students back into our schools and meeting their needs? [email protected]
Building Resilience through Mindfulness Practice with Alex Peavey
April 29, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBAlex is well known for his work in mindfulness practice, years before it became the norm in school counseling. During this pandemic and while we are under stay at home orders managing the new normal, he has some timely words to offer us for comfort and support. [email protected]
Working with LGBTQ+ Youth in the School Setting
March 27, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBLearn some new ideas and strategies for working with LGBTQ+ youth and how to impact school climate and culture. Josh Hurley, former VSCA board member, shares his counseling journey in running small groups and giving students a voice. We also discuss how counselors can work virtually with students during our social isolation.
Working with LGBTQ+ Youth in the School Setting with Josh Hurley
March 27, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBLearn some new ideas and strategies for working with LGBTQ+ youth and how to impact school climate and culture. Josh Hurley, former VSCA board member, shares his counseling journey in running small groups and giving students a voice. We also discuss how counselors can work virtually with students during our social isolation. [email protected]
Resources and Supports for Grief and Loss with Lynne Hughes of Comfort Zone Camp
February 12, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWorking through grief and loss is one of the toughest parts of the school counselor role. Listen to this podcast with guest Lynne Hughes with Comfort Zone Camp for some tips and resources to benefit you and your students. [email protected]
Counselor Support at the State Level with Sarah Bazemore and Joe Wharff
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWe have a new state school counseling specialist, Sarah Bazemore! And we have our former specialist, Joe Wharff, who now serves as Associate Director for Student Services. They have some exciting initiatives to share with us. Learn how to get support for your program at the state level. [email protected]
Utilizing Play Therapy in the School Setting with Sara Donaldson
December 19, 2019 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBPlay therapy is a great strategy to implement in working with students in the school setting. Hear about how to use meaningful play therapy and learn how you can become a certified play therapist. [email protected]
Your Voice Counts- Interview with Brett Welch and VSCA Lobbyist David Bailey
November 14, 2019 22:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBAdvocacy is a word you hear often in the school counseling profession. Hear how you can make YOUR voice count at the state and local level. [email protected]
Creative Career Conversations with April Corbin and Shannon Edwards
October 09, 2019 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThis episode discusses the career domain with some creative ideas for implementation and collaborating with CTE teachers and business partners. How do we prepare students for jobs that don't even exist yet? [email protected]
Summer Simmer: Bringing your summer passion projects into your Back to School Mentality with PD team members
September 16, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBA group of counselors from the professional development team discuss their summer passion projects with some amazing ideas and strategies for our every day work. Learn how you can bring that summer passion into the fall for best practice for your students. [email protected]
Equity and Access for All with Valerie Keating
August 12, 2019 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWe all have the topics of equity and access on our radar in working with our student populations. Valerie Keating from the College Board discusses how we can promote equity for all and how the College Board can be of use to elementary and middle school counselors as well as high school counselors. [email protected]
Classroom Lessons Reimagined with Deb Andersen
June 17, 2019 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBTeaching classroom lessons in the three domain areas of academics, careers, and personal social can sometimes be time consuming and the students don't see the connection between these lessons and real world experiences. Deb Anderson shares her holistic model and how it has impacted her school community. [email protected]
Working with Behaviorally Challenging Students with Liz Beatley
May 23, 2019 20:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBIt is a challenge to work with students who are struggling with behaviors, attendance and mental health concerns. Liz Beatley shares tips and creative ideas that have been successful in working with her students in an alternative education setting. [email protected]
Let's Get Real about Substance Use and Prevention with Shelley and Majken
April 17, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBTalking about substance use is important for schools and communities so that students and parents are comfortable in asking for help and resources. Shelley and Majken are school counselors who specialize in substance prevention and share their unique programs and discuss current trends in substance use. [email protected]
Get Your Groupon: Small Group Initiatives with Angie, Becky and Melissa
March 12, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBGet some relevant and innovative ideas on how to run small groups. This team is inspiring and has some creative ways to get student and faculty buy in. [email protected]
Emerging Mindfulness Strategies with Matt Shenker
February 17, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBThis episode explores the emerging theory of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We discuss mindfulness techniques we can use for ourselves and our students in dealing with stress and anxiety. [email protected]
Why Should I RAMP? Interview with Paige Abasolo
January 27, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBPaige shares with us her RAMP journey from beginning to successful end as a top 6 School of Distinction. (Recognized ASCA Model Program) [email protected]
Interview with VSCA President Liz Parker
January 03, 2019 20:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBLiz updates us on the new VSCA board and advocacy efforts for the state of VA. There are a lot of exciting events unfolding. [email protected]