School Counseling Simplified Podcast

Hey there, counselor friend. This is episode 300, and I truly can't believe we've reached 300 episodes of this podcast. Today marks the final episode, and I'm feeling a lot of emotions—but more than anything, I feel content. This podcast has served its purpose, and there are now hours of episodes you can listen to that are designed to help you simplify your life as a school counselor, while also empowering you to feel more confident and prepared in your role. My goal has always been to share the experiences and strategies I've learned along the way—so you can make your day-to-day easier, support more students, and advocate for the important work you do. Whether you've been listening since day one or you're just discovering the podcast, thank you. Truly. Your kind words, emails, and testimonials have shaped this space and made it what it is. I started School Counseling Simplified in October of 2020. At the time, I was a new mom to my first baby, living in San Diego. Now, I have three beautiful children, and we've spent the past few years living in Costa Rica. It's been such an incredible journey, both personally and professionally. When I first started, I didn't even have my IMPACT membership or courses. Watching how those have grown, and the impact they've had over the years, has been so meaningful. I'm going to link some of my favorite episodes below so you can dive in and revisit a few highlights. And if you've found this podcast helpful, I think you would absolutely love my IMPACT membership. It's a supportive community of counselors, with monthly professional development and access to hundreds of resources—all designed to help you feel confident and supported in your role.   Resources Mentioned: Join IMPACT https://brightfutures-counseling.com/pages/podcast 225. Best of SCS: How to Teach Conflict Resolution in Each Tier 226. Best of SCS: Mindset Shifts for School Counselors with Chrissy Nichols 227. Best of SCS: How to Be a Trauma Informed Counselor with Joyce Harduvel 228. Best of SCS: How to Teach Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships 229. Best of SCS: Supporting Title 1 Students and Families with Megan Polk 279. Best of SCS: 5 things I wish I knew when I first started counseling 280. Best of SCS: How to Design Small Group Curriculum That Works 281. Best of SCS: 3 Must-Have Data Tools for Individual Counseling  Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube   More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!  

Hey there, counselor friend. On today's podcast episode, I want to talk with you about the importance of building community with fellow school counselors. I often hear counselors say they feel like they're on their own island. Many times, you may be the only counselor in your building—or even across multiple buildings. I remember when I worked at an international school, I was the only counselor for the entire district. Sometimes, you just need a sounding board—someone you can go to and ask: Does anyone else feel like this? Is this a good idea? What would you do in this situation? In one of my school districts, we had a monthly collaboration meeting for all counselors, and it was such a valuable time to connect and share ideas. When I created IMPACT, my school counseling membership, I knew I wanted to provide that same sense of community. Each month, we host a Zoom call during lunchtime where we start with a quick feelings check-in and then open the floor for conversation. We talk through tough cases, share what's working, exchange ideas, and simply support one another. Today, I'm sharing a recording from one of our monthly calls to give you a little sneak peek into what these community conversations look like. This one is from October, and I absolutely loved the discussions we had. Resources Mentioned: Join IMPACT Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube   More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!