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by Carol Miller, School Counselor
Counselor Chat is a podcast for School Counselors. If you're looking for inspiration, collaboration, easy to implement strategies and a bit of joy, you'll want to listen along with your host, Carol Miller from Counseling Essentials. Share in some real talk and get tips, tricks and learn about tools of the trade with Carol and listen in as she interviews other school counselors who are experts in the field as they share their advice and enjoy a few laughs.
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- 2 weeks ago16 min
183. The School Counselor Scaries Nobody Prepared You For
The School Counselor Scaries Nobody Prepared You ForFrom heated parent emails and surprise Spirit Week duties to an invisible bug in a kindergartener’s shoe, school counseling includes plenty of moments that never appeared in the syllabus. In this episode, Carol shares a humorous—and heartfelt—look at the unexpected sides of the job.In this episode:The everyday surprises that require creativity and a sense of humor.The serious situations that call for teamwork and support.Why being capable doesn’t mean everything should become your responsibility.Your takeaway: You don’t have to know everything or handle it alone. Share a laugh with a colleague, ask the question, and reach out when you need support. Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook Group
- 3 weeks ago12 min
182. What is the little wooden ball in School Counseling?
Even Busy Bees Make Time to PlayFeeling burned out—and it’s only October? In this episode of Counselor Chat, Carol shares a surprising discovery about playful bumblebees and a reminder that counselors deserve time for enjoyment, too.In this episode:How the pressure to stay productive can crowd out joy.Why wellness includes addressing workload and asking for support.Simple ways to make room for something you enjoy without creating another obligation.Your quick win: Find your “little wooden ball”—one activity you enjoy simply for yourself—and give it a small place in your week. Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- Oct 7, 202618 min
181. The One Question That Makes a Think Sheet Work
The One Question That Makes a Think Sheet WorkWhen “Why did you do that?” leads to a shrug or “I don’t know,” where do you go next? In this episode of Counselor Chat, Carol shares how rewinding the situation and asking “What were you hoping would happen?” can help students reflect and practice a more helpful response.In this episode:How to explore what a student was thinking and feeling before a conflict.Ways to respond when students struggle to explain their actions.How to turn vague promises into specific, practiced next steps.Using think sheets to support accountability, repair, and learning.Your quick win: Try the question with one student this week, then practice one realistic next step together.Resources mentioned:Think Sheets PowerPoint (Grab this free!)Think Sheets Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- Sep 30, 202618 min
180. Four Teambuilding Class Lessons For School Counselors
Four Team-Building Lessons Students Will Actually EnjoyTeam building doesn’t have to require complicated materials or hours of preparation. In this episode of Counselor Chat, Carol shares four engaging lessons that get students moving, communicating, and working together.You’ll hear how to use:Pass the Pencil to build connectionsHuman Taco to strengthen communication and inclusionShipwrecked to practice problem-solving and respectful disagreement4 Corners to discover common ground and appreciate different perspectivesWant the lessonsI use? Here are the links:Pass The PencilHuman TacoShipwrecked Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- Sep 23, 202626 min
179. Your First Counseling Small Group Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect
Your First Counseling Small Group Doesn’t Have to Be PerfectStarting your first counseling group can feel overwhelming. Are the right students selected? What should the permission form include? What if students don’t participate—or the lesson falls flat?In this episode of Counselor Chat, we’re taking the pressure off and focusing on what you truly need to launch a purposeful, safe, and effective small group.You’ll learn how to:Select students thoughtfullyHandle family permission and student assentCreate clear group expectationsUse a simple, repeatable session structureMeasure student progress without complicated dataAdjust your curriculum as student needs emergeYour students don’t need a perfect group counselor. They need someone who is prepared, present, and willing to learn alongside them. Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- Sep 16, 202634 min
178. Small Groups: Who Should You Start With First?
Small Groups: Who Should You Start With First?You have time to run only a few counseling groups—but your referral list keeps growing. How do you decide which group should come first?In this episode of Counselor Chat, we explore how to choose small groups based on your school’s current data and student needs instead of automatically repeating the groups you ran last year.You’ll learn:Which school data sources can help identify group needsHow to distinguish patterns from isolated incidentsThree important filters: need, fit, and feasibilityWhy the most requested group may not be the highest priorityWhat to consider when selecting group membersHow to create measurable group goalsSimple ways to collect data before, during, and after a groupHow to support students whose groups cannot begin immediatelyThe goal isn’t to run the most groups possible. It’s to run the right groups for the students who need them now.Links:My favorite Small Groups:K-3 Girls Friendship Group4-8 Girls Friendship GroupK-3 Impulse Control GroupK-2 Coping Skills Group1-4 Anxiety Group4-8 Having Hope GroupHS Anxiety Group Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- Sep 9, 202635 min
177. Creating SMART Goals for Your School Counseling Program
A strong counseling SMART goal does more than meet a requirement—it gives your program direction, connects your work to student needs, and helps others understand the impact school counselors make.In this episode, we explore how to create a meaningful, data-informed SMART goal and use your annual administrator conference to gain support, clarify expectations, and align your counseling program with school and district priorities.You’ll learn:How to move from an activity-based goal to a student outcome goalWhat data to consider when identifying a program priorityHow to use the annual administrator conference to build administrator buy-inWays your goal can help advocate for your role and appropriate use of timeHow to map your goal across the school yearWhy participation, student standards, and achievement data all matterHow regular checkpoints help you adjust your plan before the end of the yearYour SMART goal shouldn’t be a document you write and forget. It can become a roadmap for your program, a foundation for collaboration, and a powerful way to show how school counseling supports student success.ASCA National Model 5th Edition Free Download Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- Sep 2, 202624 min
176. 8 Counseling Office Must-Haves I Actually Use
What counseling office supplies truly earn their shelf space? In this episode of Counselor Chat, I share eight tried-and-true favorites she uses to organize lessons, reuse counseling resources, improve classroom management, and make games and groups run more smoothly.In This Episode, You Will LearnA simple system for storing lesson pieces and reusable group materialsWhy a wider laminator can be worth the investmentHow laminating helps turn lessons, games, and worksheets into reusable toolsThe presentation-clicker tip that can save you from searching the classroomA quieter, easier solution to dice rolling during counseling gamesHow Yikerz naturally supports impulse control and flexible thinkingWhy a familiar game like Chutes and Ladders still works with older studentsShop My Counseling Office FavoritesClear project casesScotch Pro 13-inch laminatorBulk laminating pouchesPresentation clickerSterilite clear latching binsPop-o-matic dice poppersYikerz magnetic gameChutes and LaddersDownload the free guide Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook Group
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