Candid Counselors

Social skills. Grief and loss. Trauma. There are so many different types of groups that school counselors can lead in their schools. In the episode, we explore the benefits of small group counseling, some of the pitfalls we've faced when running groups, and tips for leading effective groups. Take a listen and let us know what you find most helpful! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SCOY19 #SCOY21

You've prepped your lesson, coordinated schedules with the teacher, and doublechecked your pre/post assessments.... and now you've got a room full of students staying at you. Are you ready?! Delivering tier one interventions in the classroom can be quite the challenge... especially if you aren't comfortable working with students in a large group-setting. In this episode, the #CandidCounselors discuss all things classroom management! Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SCOY19 #SCOY21

How scandalocious!? A wild tornado has flown us back into the wonderful land of Oz!!! On this episode of the #CandidCounselors, we dive into #WickedForGood and decide if we've been changed for the better! See you on the yellow brick road! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor

On this episode, we jump in the time machine and go back to our first year as school counselors. We reflect on the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between! Take a listen and let us know resonates! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife

So many factors influence students' ability to attend (and engage in) school consistently. In this episode, we discuss many of those factors as well as interventions that counselors and school teams can implement to reengage students meaningfully. Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21

School counselors are often called upon to participate in or lead several meetings each and everyday. In this episode, we discuss strategies and tools that can help you improve your meeting facilitation and organization! Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor

Are you looking to incorporate more mindfulness strategies into your work as school counselor? Or, do you need some support bringing mindful practices into your day-to-day experiences? In either case, we've got tips for you! In this episode, we explore our mindfulness activities that we use both personally and professionally! Take a listen and let us know what you found helpful! #CandidCounselors #Mindfulness #Podcast #SchoolCounselingLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor

Supporting students' wellness often requires establishing strong lines of communication and rapport with parents/guardians. In this episode, we talk tips and tiered strategies for discussing student mental health concerns with parents/guardians. Take a listen and let us know what resonates with you! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife #Podcast #SCOY19 #SCOY21

In this episode, we discuss the importance of counseling advisory councils and tips for maintaining one at your school! We also reflect on Liv's recent trip to visit Brian and our experiences at Lady Gaga's "Mayhem Ball" concert in Chicago! A time was had! #PawsUp #LittleMonsters #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor

Managing conflict with teachers, peers, and other school stakeholders can be quite challenging - even if you teach students how to do it daily! On this episode, we explore strategies and tips that have helped us navigate conflict successfully as people generally and school counselors specifically. Take a listen and let us know what you find helpful! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor #Podcast