Best Primaryschool Podcasts (2025)

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277. My Favorite December School Counseling Activities 12:01

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Happy December. This is a fun but busy time of year as the semester wraps up and the holidays approach. Even if you are not teaching full lessons or running small groups this month, you will likely still have drop-in students who need support. December is a great time to add a seasona…

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276. Behind the Scenes of Successful Data Tracking 40:57

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Today we are taking a behind-the-scenes look at effective data tracking and how it can help you better support students while advocating for the role of the school counselor. Data can feel overwhelming, but when used intentionally, it becomes one of the most powerful tools in your cou…

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275. Behind the Scenes of Successful Individual Counseling Sessions 39:34

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on what really makes individual counseling sessions effective, engaging, and purposeful. If you've ever felt unsure about what to do in these sessions or overwhelmed by how to track student progress, this episode is packed with practical, ready-to…

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274. Behind the Scenes of Successful Small Groups 46:39

24d ago46:39

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Today, I'm taking you behind the scenes of successful small groups and sharing how to set them up for success. We'll talk about how to engage your students, keep sessions organized, and measure their progress with ease. Small groups are a key Tier 2 intervention and an important part …

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273. Behind the Scenes of Successful Class Lessons 25:25

1M ago25:25

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Today we are going behind the scenes to talk about how to create engaging class lessons that keep students interested and make your counseling program run smoothly all year long. 1. How to Map Out Lessons for the Year Start by looking at your school calendar and noting upcoming dates,…

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272. ICYMI Proactive Bullying Prevention: Teaching Self-Advocacy 10:25

1M ago10:25

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Throughout October, we have been exploring practical bullying prevention strategies, and today we are wrapping up the series with a focus on teaching self-advocacy. While this may seem like a more reactive approach, it is an essential skill that helps students navigate challenges with…

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271. ICYMI Proactive Bullying Prevention: Friendship Skills 15:03

1M ago15:03

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! October is Bullying Prevention Month, and throughout the month I'll be sharing some replays of our best episodes focused on strategies to prevent bullying in schools. In today's episode, we're diving into friendship skills — an essential foundation for creating a kind, connected, and …

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270. ICYMI Proactive Bullying Prevention: Conflict Resolution Strategies 14:48

2M ago14:48

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified. Since October is Bullying Prevention Month, this episode focuses on practical conflict resolution strategies you can use at the schoolwide, classroom, and small group levels. If you have not listened to last week's episode on restorative circles, start there for helpful background on resolution circles …

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269. ICYMI Proactive Bullying Prevention: Creating a Culture of Kindness 16:46

2M ago16:46

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Since October is Bullying Prevention Month, I will be highlighting some of our best podcast episodes all about bullying prevention strategies. Today, we are diving into practical ways to create a culture of kindness in schools. Promoting kindness is one of the most effective ways to r…

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268. Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Counseling Lessons 13:14

2M ago13:14

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Throughout September, we have been diving deep into classroom lessons. I love using them as tier 1 interventions, and so far we have talked about how to plan, schedule, teach, and manage behaviors during lessons. Today, we are shifting the focus to data and exploring how to measure th…

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267. Managing Behaviors During Counseling Lessons with Gina Venancio 10:38

2M ago10:38

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Throughout September, we are diving deep into classroom lessons. I love using them as my tier 1 interventions. While many times we are handed lessons to deliver, there are plenty of situations where you have to create everything on your own. That is why I am sharing how to schedule, p…

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266. Teaching Counseling Lessons 10:20

3M ago10:20

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Throughout September, we are diving deep into classroom lessons. I love using them as my tier 1 interventions. While many times we are given lessons to teach, there are also plenty of situations where you are expected to create everything on your own. That is why I am sharing strategi…

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265. Planning Counseling Lessons 13:10

3M ago13:10

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! All throughout September, we're diving into classroom lessons, one of my favorite tier 1 interventions. While some schools provide ready-made lessons, there are many times you'll need to design and plan them yourself. That's why I'm excited to share tips on how to schedule, plan, and …

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264. Scheduling Counseling Lessons 22:02

3M ago22:02

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Throughout September, we're diving deep into classroom lessons, one of my favorite Tier 1 interventions. Sometimes we're given lesson plans, but other times we're left to create everything from scratch. That's why this month I'm sharing practical strategies for scheduling, planning, a…

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263. Unlock the Power of Data with Joyce Harduvel from Balanced Mind Therapy 37:50

3M ago37:50

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! I hope your school year is off to a wonderful start. Today I'm excited to bring you a very special guest, Joyce Harduvel. Joyce is a passionate advocate for youth and the school counselors and social workers that support them. She worked in Chicago Public Schools for seven years where…

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262. 4 Ways To Spruce Up Your Meet The Counselor Lesson 7:50

4M ago7:50

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! I hope your school year is off to a fantastic start. In this episode, I'm sharing four creative, hands-on ways to freshen up your Meet the Counselor lesson. I truly believe that every counselor should include a Meet the Counselor lesson at the beginning of the year. My personal favori…

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261. Dealing with School Refusal 17:27

4M ago17:27

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! As we dive into the back-to-school season, many of us are seeing students who are struggling with separation anxiety and school refusal. In this episode, we're talking about how you can support not only the students experiencing anxiety, but also the teachers in your building and the parents at home. We…

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260. 9 Must-Have Class Lessons for Back to School Season 16:12

4M ago16:12

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! August is here, which means it's officially back-to-school season and time to start planning your class lessons. While small groups and individual sessions are important, those referrals often trickle in later as teachers get to know their students. That's why I love starting the scho…

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259. Preventing Risky Behaviors with Dr. Crystal Collier 35:42

4M ago35:42

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to an inspiring guest: Dr. Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S. Dr. Collier is a therapist, educator, and author, known for her powerful work in prevention education and brain development. She is the author of The NeuroWhereAbouts Guide and the Know Your N…

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258. What counselors think about IMPACT 17:45

5M ago17:45

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School is right around the corner, and I want to help you feel confident and prepared as you head back! I'm offering a free live training all about how to use a Meet the Counselor lesson to introduce yourself to your students and advocate for your role as a school counselor. You'll get a free copy of my favorite lesson and a PD certificate for atte…

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257. How to Use AI in Your School Counseling Program with Bradford Goodridge 21:22

5M ago21:22

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Today's episode features Summer Summit presenter Bradford, a seasoned school counselor from Chattanooga, TN. Bradford has six years of school counseling experience, teaches weekly at his church, and recently served as an adjunct professor. He's passionate about building strong student…

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256. Executive Functioning Hacks with Sarah Lovell 28:12

5M ago28:12

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Today, I'm joined by a special guest, Sarah Lovell—an executive function and ADHD coach who brings so much value for both our work with students and our own professional and personal lives. Sarah Lovell (she/her) is an executive function & ADHD coach for college students, ambitious pr…

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255. Starting an Attendance Committee with Elissa Hughes 23:17

5M ago23:17

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! This week, I'm sitting down with Elissa Hughes, a middle school counselor who shared a standout presentation during Summer Summit. If you didn't get a chance to attend live, don't worry—Summer Summit recordings are available inside the IMPACT membership, along with PD certificates and hundreds of other …

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254. Attachment Theory in the Classroom with Patti Sutherland and Monique Gougeon 30:25

5M ago30:25

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! We're continuing our special Summer Summit speaker series, and today I'm joined by an incredible pair: Monique and Patti, two clinical social workers and certified play therapists who specialize in attachment and child development. They recently spoke at Summer Summit about a topic that's essential for …

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253. Sustainable Self-Care for School Counselors with Joyce Harduvel 28:43

6M ago28:43

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! Summer Summit may be over, but the value continues. Today, I'm chatting with one of our incredible Summit speakers, Joyce Harduvel, about a topic every school counselor needs—sustainable self-care. If you missed the Summit, it's not too late! All the recordings and PD hours are still available when you …

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252. Celebrating All Brains with Brandon Gernux 25:15

6M ago25:15

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! We're just TWO days away from Summer Summit, my virtual conference for school counselors happening June 11th and 12th! This two-day event is packed with amazing topics, live Q&A sessions, and even a virtual happy hour. For just $39, you'll get your seat at the summit plus your first m…

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251. Empowering Student Success Through Executive Functioning with Laura Filtness 35:18

6M ago35:18

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! It's June, which means Summer Summit is right around the corner. This is my virtual conference for school counselors happening June 11–12. We're featuring an incredible lineup of speakers, live Q&A sessions, and even a happy hour! For just $39, you get your seat at the Summit and your…

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250. Sessions Provided Data vs Student Progress Data 11:57

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! We're wrapping up our May series on all things data with an important conversation on the two key types of data school counselors should be collecting for their end of the year reports: sessions provided data and student progress data. In this episode, I break down exactly what these two types of data a…

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249. Why you should create an End of the Year Report 14:33

7M ago14:33

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! This May, we're diving into a series all about data: simple and practical ways to collect and use it as you wrap up the school year or begin planning for the next. So far this month, we've covered: How to collect data from Tier 1 classroom lessons How to gather meaningful insights fro…

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248. How to track data in counseling small groups and individual sessions 15:46

7M ago15:46

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! This May, we're diving into a new series all about data—simple, practical ways to collect and use it as the school year wraps up or as you begin planning for the year ahead. Last week, we focused on Tier 1 services and how to collect data in your classroom lessons. This week, we're sh…

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247. How to track data in class counseling lessons 17:52

7M ago17:52

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! This May, we're diving into a series all about data—simple, practical ways to collect and use it at the end of the year or while planning for the year ahead. In this episode, we're kicking things off with a focus on Tier 1 services: classroom lessons. As I sat down to record, I realiz…

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246. Sand tray for school counselors with Patti Sutherland 31:31

7M ago31:31

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! April is all about expert guest sessions, and today I'm thrilled to be joined by Patti Sutherland. Patti holds a Master of Social Work, is a Certified Play Therapist Supervisor, and has over 30 years of experience working with children and families in both community and private practice settings. She cu…

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245. Why you should use picture books in school counseling with Laura Filtness 42:40

8M ago42:40

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Throughout April, we're featuring guest sessions with experts in the field, and today's episode is especially exciting. I'm joined by Laura Filtness, M.Ed., a seasoned school counselor with over 15 years of experience and a passion for using picture books to support young minds in ele…

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244. Advice for new school counselors with Ashley Bell 19:42

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Throughout the month of April, I'm bringing you guest sessions with experts in the field, and today I'm excited to introduce Ashley Bell. Ashley is a dedicated school counselor with nearly ten years of experience, a curriculum writer, and the creative force behind Mrs. Bell The Crafty…

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243. Data strategies every counselor needs with Patti Hoelzle 26:25

8M ago26:25

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! All April long, I'm sitting down with amazing guest experts to bring you insight, encouragement, and practical tools for your school counseling practice. Today's guest is the incredible Patti Hoelzle from Rooted Well, and we're talking all about something many counselors shy away from…

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242. How to "addiction proof" your students with Kriya Lendzion 51:48

8M ago51:48

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! This month, I'm excited to bring you guest sessions with experts, and today's episode is a special one. I have with me Kriya Lendzion, a school counselor turned prevention specialist who focuses on addiction prevention. Originally inspired by her personal journey through teen addictio…

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241. One Data Tool You Should Use in March 9:39

8M ago9:39

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! I love following themes on the podcast, and for the month of March, I'm taking you through my lesson plans step by step! Over the past few weeks, we've talked about how to use a curriculum map to organize what you're teaching across each tier. I love using a curriculum map because it …

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240. Facilitating Divorce Counseling Sessions with Ease 10:04

9M ago10:04

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. This month, I've been taking you through my lesson plans step by step to help you feel more organized and confident in your school counseling program. Over the past few weeks, we've talked about using a curriculum map to plan lessons across all three tiers. If you haven't already, be …

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239. Why March is the perfect time to teach an academic skills group 8:48

9M ago8:48

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! I love following themes on the podcast, and for the month of March, I'm taking you through my lesson plans STEP by STEP! Last week, we covered Tier 1 strategies, and today, we're diving into Tier 2 small groups! Why Use a Curriculum Map? I LOVE using a curriculum map to stay organized…

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238. Class Lesson Ideas for March 9:18

9M ago9:18

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! I love following themes on the podcast, and for the month of March, I'm taking you through my lesson plans STEP by STEP! Having a structured plan leads to less stress, less last-minute scrambling, and more time focusing on students. While every counselor's approach will be unique, I'v…

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237. Creative Ways to Use Digital Counseling Resources 13:44

9M ago13:44

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Last week, we talked about paperless counseling resources that you can use in your individual lessons—but they weren't digital! If you haven't had a chance to listen to that episode, I know you're going to love it, so go back and check it out! Today, we're diving into creative ways to…

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236. Paperless Individual Counseling 17:18

10M ago17:18

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! Today, we're diving into paperless individual counseling strategies—low-prep, hands-on activities that are perfect for busy counselors who need quick, engaging solutions. Next week, I'll be discussing digital resources, but today, I'm focusing on interactive, in-person techniques that increase student e…

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235. Counseling Lesson Ideas for Valentine's Day 8:01

10M ago8:01

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! Today, I'm sharing some Valentine's Day-themed activities you can use with your students. I love using seasonal themes in counseling, and February is the perfect time to focus on topics like: Healthy vs. unhealthy friendships and relationships Friendship skills Conflict resolution These activities are e…

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234. How to Source Lesson Topics and Choose Engaging and Effective Activities 8:09

10M ago8:09

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! Today, I'm sharing another training clip from my IMPACT membership PD—a monthly professional development training I offer exclusively to our community of nearly 1,000 school counselors. As an IMPACT member, you get unlimited access to my TPT resources, engaging PD, and a supportive network of counselors…

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233. What EXACTLY You Should Be Doing at Each Tier 24:41

10M ago24:41

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Welcome to another episode of School Counseling Simplified (SCS)! Today we're continuing our Tiers Without Tears series with practical strategies for organizing, scheduling, and delivering Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions. This episode is a special clip from a recent training I did for my membership community, IMPACT, where we dive deep into monthly …

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232. Tiers without Tears: Small Groups and Individual Sessions 12:24

11M ago12:24

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Welcome back to the Tiers Without Tears series! Last week, we dove into Tier 1 class lessons. This week, we're tackling Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports—referral-based interventions designed to meet more targeted student needs. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by these tiers, this episode will break them down into manageable, actionable steps! Key Poin…

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231. Tiers without Tears: Class Lessons 10:29

11M ago10:29

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the three-tier system? You're not alone! I was recently inspired by a question I got from a fellow school counselor on instagram, @counselingwithconfidence. She asked, "Do you typically do a classroom lesson monthly? With all grade levels? Or is there a specific grade level for certain months?" This episode kicks off …

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230. Start the New Year Off Organized! 12:46

11M ago12:46

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In today's episode, we're diving into organization and productivity tips for school counselors—straight from Module 2 of the Stress-Free Counseling course! These strategies are designed to help you establish new systems, maximize your productivity, and increase your impact with students. Whether it's tracking your caseload, color-coding your calend…

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229. Best of SCS: Supporting Title 1 Students and Families with Megan Polk 33:43

11M ago33:43

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Supporting students in Title 1 schools presents unique challenges, but with the right strategies, school counselors can make a significant impact. In today's throwback episode, we're joined by Megan Polk, a literacy specialist with over 15 years of experience working in Title 1 schools. Megan shares her valuable insights on what Title 1 is, the dif…

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228. Best of SCS: How to Teach Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships 13:56

12M ago13:56

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This December, we're celebrating the season with some of the best episodes of School Counseling Simplified! Today, we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes all about different ways we can teach unhealthy vs. healthy relationships. The new year is coming sooner than we think and then soon after it will be February! February is full of excit…