Counselor Chat Podcast

63. How School Counselors Can Nurture Resilience with John Burnett


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In this episode, we have a special guest, John Burnett, a middle school counselor from Houston, Texas.

John's journey into education is nothing short of inspiring and serves as a great reminder that our paths can be as unique as the students we serve.

Episode Highlights:
  • John Burnett's Journey: Discover how John transitioned from being a bank teller to a middle school Spanish teacher and ultimately found his passion in school counseling.
  • Real-Life Experience: John shares the humorous and unexpected start to his teaching career and how it shaped his approach to education.
  • Counseling Transition: Learn about John's move from teaching to counseling and the experiences that influenced his decision.
  • Middle School Focus: Insights into why John loves working with middle school students and the unique challenges and rewards of this age group.
  • Professional Development: John discusses his session at the upcoming Summer Counselor Conference, focusing on nurturing resilience and supporting middle school mental health.

Key Takeaways:
  • Unconventional Paths: Embrace the unique and sometimes unexpected journeys that lead us to our passions.
  • Student Engagement: Strategies for maintaining effective classroom management and lesson planning.
  • Supporting Mental Health: The importance of understanding and addressing trauma, anxiety, and other mental health issues in students.
  • Continuous Learning: The value of professional development and staying current with new strategies and ideas in school counseling.

Connect with John:
  • Website: https://counselingwithmrb.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselingwithmrb/
  • YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihZmtjPKVmN88g6j45Ew0w
  • Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mrbcounseling7

Join the 2024 Summer Counselor Conference: https://carol-miller-counseling-essentials.mykajabi.com/a/2147845963/GKCowpvT

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