Tylee is a Clique Collaborative member working as a private high school counselor in a Catholic high school. As a self-proclaimed homebody, she finds herself serving students at the high school she graduated from in the suburbs of Chicago.

 

As Tylee is entering her fourth year as a private high school counselor, she’s also moving into the role of the department chair this upcoming year. She knows this will present new challenges, but she’s ready to continue growing herself and her school counseling program. 

 

Join this week’s conversation as we discuss Tylee’s passion for student wellness, intervention, and prevention. She has harnessed some creative energy and reinvents continuously to serve her students in the best way possible… including a recent “rebranding” of the Student Wellness Center with new systems and services to serve her post-pandemic high school students.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Join the Pop Up Facebook Group for back-to-school season- it just opened!
• Sign-ups for the free, live, back-to-school workshop are NOW open: “3 Back-to-School Strategies for High School Counselors”

 

Connect with Lauren:

• Unlock access to the private podcast feed, "How to Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor"

• Visit my TpT store
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook
• Send me an email
• Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative- Doors open August 15!

Full show notes: http://www.counselorclique.com/episode34

Liz is a public high school counselor in a large, New Jersey school. The population at her school has a high immigrant population and lots of bilingual students. She works on a team of counselors who have been helpful in guiding her through her first year as a high school counselor. Though she’s not new to education, she started her counselor job mid-way through the year which presented her with the challenges of imposter syndrome. 

 

In this week’s episode, Liz shares the highs and lows of the first seven months of her job including what kept her moving forward on the hard days.

 

This is the first in a series of podcast episodes with some voices from the field who are also all members of the Clique Collaborative, my high school counseling membership! Doors to the membership open twice a year, and we’re gearing up to welcome new members for this school year starting on August 15!

Resources Mentioned:

• Shop the 2-day TpT sale using the code BTS22 for 25% off
• Request to Join the Pop Up Facebook Group for back-to-school season- doors open August 8

 

Connect with Lauren:

• Unlock access to the private podcast feed, "How to Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor"
• Visit my TpT store
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook
• Send me an email
• Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative

Full show notes: http://www.counselorclique.com/episode33

This episode highlights a few back-to-school tips for high school counselors looking to ready their spaces and program.

 

Your worth as a high school counselor isn’t dependent on how much stuff you have in your office or how much financial support you get from your principal, district, or PTSA. But it sure doesn’t hurt to dream about what would make your counselor life easier, does it?

 

Let’s talk about the non-negotiables and the “would be nice” things to have in your office. Rest assured anything in this episode is NOT NECESSARY… just adds to all of the wonderful things you’re already doing as a high school counselor!

Enter the Giveaway!

• Screenshot your favorite episode of "How to Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor" -- a private podcast full of actionable, back-to-school tips
• Share it on your Instagram story
• Tag me, @counselorclique, on the story
• Tune in to see if you're the winner of a Counselor Clique® Rctic Mug on Tuesday, August 2!

Resources Mentioned:

• Private Podcast: “How to Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor”
• Resource: School Counselor Beginning of the Year Presentation
• Blog: 4 Helpful Categories of Back-to-School Essentials for High School Counselors
• Amazon Store Front
• All Counselor Clique Blog
• Pop Up Facebook Group: Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor (opens August 8)

 

Connect with Lauren:

• Unlock the Private Podcast: “How to Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor”
• Visit my TpT store
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook
• Send me an email
• Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative

For a full list of show notes, visit: www.counselorclique.com/episode32

This week's episode is all about getting money for professional development... specifically what I've learned and how I'd recommend going about getting that money for future professional development opportunities.

I've had all different responses to my personal asks for professional funding for a variety of ways to grow myself and my practice as a high school counselor. Those responses didn't stop me from asking time and time again.

Listen for my strategies to get the money you want for the PD opportunities you need!

Enter the Giveaway!

• Screenshot your favorite episode of "How to Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor" -- a private podcast full of actionable, back-to-school tips
• Share it on your Instagram story
• Tag me, @counselorclique, on the story
• Tune in to see if you're the winner of a Counselor Clique® Rctic Mug on Tuesday, August 2!

Resources Mentioned:

• Shop the Counselors of TpT Summer Sale: bit.ly/counselorsale
• Shop 4 resources on sale in my store every day this week: www. counselorclique.com/july
• Podcast: Episode 30- Where to Look for Relevant High School Counseling Professional Development
• Blog: 4 Places to Find Relevant School Counseling Professional Development
• Blog: 4 Ways to Find Money for Your Professional Development Opportunities
• Send a DM: Send me a message to ask for the advocacy letter and PDF to give to your admin for the Clique Collaborative

 

Connect with Lauren:

• Unlock the private podcast: “How to Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor”
• Visit my TpT store
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook
• Send me an email
• Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative

Access full show notes: www.counselorclique.com/episode31

 

You want to grow and invest in yourself with quality professional development, but you don't have the time or brainspace to vet those resources. 

This episode will give you 5 opportunities for "unicorn" trainings and teachings that will serve YOU as a high school counselor.

(And you bet I'm giving my honest opinions!)

As you listen, set some goals and dreams as you imagine where you might choose to invest in yourself professionally this upcoming school year! 

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Podcast: Episode 1- An Introduction and Backstory
• ASCA U Specialist Training
• Resource: First Generation High School Counseling Small Group 
• Podcast: Episode 27- Ideas for Changing Your High School Counselor Mindset (Especially When You Feel Tired and Stuck)
• Podcast: Episode 24- 5 Tips for ASCA Conference Goers
• High School Counseling Membership: Clique Collaborative (Waitlist)
• Blog: 4 Places to Find Relevant School Counseling Professional Development

Connect with Lauren:

• Join my email list and snag a freebie
• Visit my TpT store
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook
• Send me an email
• Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative

Access full show notes for this episode: www.counselorclique.com/episode30

 

Start with YOURSELF when deciding how you’re going to make the most impact on your students!

Most of us would acknowledge that “impact” is one of the biggest outcomes we value in being a school counselor. We want to see students grow as a result of the services our school counseling program provides.

In this episode, you’ll consider YOUR “WHY” and decide where you need to move in order to make that lasting impact with your students.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Resource: Games, Mixers, and Ice Breakers 
• Podcast: Episodes 16-19- Advisory Councils
• Blog: 3 Reasons You Need to Start A School Counseling Advisory Council
• Free, Private Podcast: “How to Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor”

Connect with Lauren:

• Join my email list and snag a freebie
• Visit my TpT store
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook
• Send me an email
• Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative

Access full show notes here: www.counselorclique.com/episode29

This episode is all about why you shouldn’t dismiss or disregard the importance of high school counselor community!

As humans who naturally desire connection, we shouldn’t miss out on community in our work sector of life! Listen to this episode if you’re looking for high school counselor community to fill a need you might not even be realizing that you have. We’re wired for belonging and built for relationships… so why not lean into that in your work life like you do in your personal life?

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Pop Up Facebook Group: “Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor”
• Resource: Career Scenario Cards 
• Blog: 3 Practical Reasons You Need a High School Counselor Community
• Free, Private Podcast: “How to Kick-Start Your Year as a High School Counselor”

Connect with Lauren:

• Join my email list and snag a freebie
• Visit my TpT store
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook
• Send me an email
• Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative

Full show notes on website: www.counselorclique.com/episode28

Are you a veteran high school counselor looking for some refreshment and respite as you head into the summer? If you’re tired and stuck, give this episode a listen!

Reset your mindset and look for new inspiration to get yourself in the right headspace to serve your students next year.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Subscribe to the NEW private podcast!
• Episode 22: A Pep Talk for New High School Counselors
• Resource: Growth Mindset Digital Counseling Activity
• Amazon Storefront: Fidgets and other fun items for your desk
• Resource: Senior Year Planning Guide
• Episode 24: 5 Tips for ASCA Conference Goers
• Blog: 4 Ways to Find New Inspiration in Your High School Counseling Role

 

Connect with Lauren:

• Subscribe to the private podcast to ready your high-school-counselor-self for back-to-school season!
• Visit my TpT store
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook
• Send me an email
• Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative

All show notes on website: www.counselorclique.com/episode27

In this episode, we get to hear some voices from the field give their best tips to high school counseling interns (and even new high school counselors at that)! Listen in on a wealth of knowledge that these veteran high schools share with their new colleagues. 

A special thanks to those who left voice memos with their words of wisdom to high school counseling interns: Michaela, Erica, Celeste, Jeff, Rica, Lissa, Lorraine, Allison, Lindsey, Cathy, Tae’Lor, and Jessica.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Save the date  for August 15 when I’m hosting a free workshop and opening the doors to the Clique Collaborative

 

Connect with Lauren:

• Join my email list and snag a freebie
• Visit my TpT store
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook
• Send me an email
• Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative

Full show notes available here: www.counselorclique.com/episode26

In Episode 25, I chronicle my personal practicum and internship experiences with a walk down memory lane… specifically deep-diving into an influential supervisor mentorship that pushed me completely outside of my comfort zone.

 

Then we jump into 4 tips that culminate my best advice for interns after (obviously) being an intern, supervising interns, and being a teammate to those who have also taken interns under their wing.

 

Be sure to take 30 seconds or less and CLICK HERE to leave a voice memo with YOUR best tips for high school counseling interns! I want to feature your advice on an upcoming episode of the podcast!

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Leave a voice memo with your best advice for high school counseling interns
• Blog Post: 4 Inspiring Tips for Eager High School Counseling Interns
• Resource: Coping Skills Handouts

 

Connect with Lauren:

• Join my email list and snag a freebie
• Visit my TpT store
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook
• Send me an email
• Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative

 

See all show notes here: www.counselorclique.com/episode25