Welcome to a new podcast episode of the TAMIU School Counselor Series! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Seth Sampson and our excellent guest, Josue Lopez, who is currently a student in the School Counseling program at TAMIU. In this episode, Dr. Sampson and Josue talk about what constitutes a good counselor and how TAMIU’s program is empowering Josue to succeed. Make sure to listen carefully as you tune in, and remember to like and subscribe!

To learn more about the Master of Science in School Counseling program at TAMIU check out this link: https://online.tamiu.edu/programs/education/master-of-science-in-school-counseling/ 

Guest: Josue Lopez, School Counseling Student, Texas A&M International University

Host: Dr. Seth Sampson, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M International University

Timestamps: 

(00:00 - 00:32) Introduction

(00:33 - 02:53) Josue’s Journey to Counselor

(02:54 - 05:00) TAMIU Leading by Example

(05:01 - 06:46) Roles of a School Counselor

(06:47 - 08:51) Integrating the Texas Comprehensive Model

(08:52 - 10:27) The Importance of Social Emotional Learning

(10:28 - 11:14) Mental Health Leadership in School Counseling

(11:15 - 15:39) Emotional Intelligence as a Counselor

(15:40 - 17:00) Advice to New Counselors

(17:01 - 19:29) Being Proactive in Counseling

(19:30 - 20:04) Closing