In this episode, we discuss strategies to help you incorporate individual conferences with all students into your school counseling program. We share logistics, objectives, and lessons learned from the conference structures at our schools. Take a listen and let us know what you found helpful! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife

We had an absolute BLAST getting to know Ms. Crankfield - our 2026 National School Counselor of the Year and the FIRST SCOY from Maryland!!! From the struggle to get a counseling job to advocating for counselors across the country (and beyond!), Danielle shared so many wonderful nuggets about her counseling journey and impact! Take a listen and let us know which pieces of her story resonate most with you! #CandidCounselors #SCOY26 #SCOY21 #SCOY19 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor

Peer-to-peer mentorship programs are a great way to foster belonging and build a sense of community at your school! But, how do you get started?! And, what are the core components of an effective program?? Well, on this episode of the #CandidCounselors, we dive into all things peer mentorship drawing from Brian's 10+ years leading various iterations of a peer mentorship program at his high school and Liv's new experiences as a program sponsor for #HopeSquad! Take a listen and let us know what you find most helpful! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife

It may be cold outside, but things are certainly heating up! On this episode of the #CandidCounselors, we are talking all things #HeatedRivalry. The hockey romance based on a book in #RachelReid’s #GameChangers series has taken us (and pop culture) by storm! So, are you joining us at the cottage or what?! #LetsGo #Podcast #SCOY19 #SCOY21

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