High School Counseling Conversations

High School Counseling Conversations


Latest Episodes

Navigating Adult Friendships in The Workplace with Blake Blankenbecler
November 20, 2023

Do you struggle to manage the adult friendships in your life? You're not alone! Maintaining relationships as we age can be challenging. But with some effort to do things differently, we can all be on

100th Episode Q&A: Podcasting, Prioritizing Your To-Dos, Landing Jobs, Counselor Challenges, and More!
November 13, 2023

WOOOOO! We've hit 100 episodes on the High School Counseling Conversations Podcast! It's existed for almost two years now, which is wild for someone whose personality shifts gears all day, every day.

How This High School Counselor Planned an Unforgettable Student Wellness Day with Tylee Resetich
November 06, 2023

Our high school students are so busy and surrounded with pressures of classes, college applications, sports, friendships, and more. With everything they have going on, it’s easy to forget that they ar

What Should You Do if an Administrator Isn’t Acknowledging the Value of Your Work?
October 30, 2023

We know that as high school counselors, our roles are unique and specialized, and it's crucial to feel valued and respected by our admin. But what happens when an administrator seems to be refusing to

A Parent-Counselor Perspective of the College Application Process with Tyesha Hemmans
October 23, 2023

When we have children of our own, we have to juggle the role of parent and high school counselor. Our experience in school counseling can pay off when it comes to helping our children through various

AI for School Counselors: 10+ Ways to Leverage Artificial Intelligence
October 16, 2023

You’ve likely heard all the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI). But let’s talk about AI for school counselors specifically. Can we really use AI to enhance our counseling program and save us som

How to Tackle the Stressors That Come with a Large Caseload
October 09, 2023

What’s one big reason for counselors feeling stressed out, overworked, underpaid, and spread thin? A large caseload!  You know how it is when you’re juggling a large caseload. You feel like you can’t

Create a Community of Raving Fans for Your High School Counseling Program
October 02, 2023

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a community of raving fans for your high school counseling program? You know, those people who are not only aware of the amazing work you’re doing but also actively support

School Counselor Advocacy and Empowering Students for Post-Secondary Success with Priscilla Grijalva
September 25, 2023

After witnessing a student feel defeated about plans to attend community college rather than a University, Priscilla Grijalva knew that she needed to change the narrative. That’s when “Reach Higher Th

How to Advocate for Undocumented Students in Your High School
September 18, 2023

Each student on your caseload has unique needs. Your DACA and undocumented students face a particular set of challenges, and you have the opportunity to be a beacon of hope for many of them. We're goi