Counselor Chat Podcast

108. Promoting Student Self-Discovery


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In this episode of Counselor Chat, we’re exploring one of the most important (and exciting!) aspects of school counseling: promoting self-discovery.

Forget the "find yourself in a forest" narrative — we're talking about real, practical strategies to help students uncover who they are, what they're great at, and how to channel that into meaningful goals.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Fun and effective ways to help students spot their strengths
  • Activities to ignite passions and tap into hidden interests
  • How to turn discovery into direction with goal setting that sticks
  • Why embracing the "messy middle" of self-exploration matters more than you think
  • Quick wins like strengths scavenger hunts, compliment tag, perfect day activities, and counselor mini coaching sessions

Favorite Moment:

"Your job isn't to hand students a roadmap — it’s to give them the tools to explore, reflect, and dream big."

Resources Mentioned:

Values Auction

5th Grade Career Lesson


Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast


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  • Caught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook Group
  • High School Counselor Connection Facebook Group

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Counselor Chat PodcastBy Carol Miller, School Counselor

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