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School Counseling Simplified Podcast

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.

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232. Tiers without Tears: Small Groups and Individual...

School Counseling Simplified Podcast ·

2025/01/21

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 Points Covered in This Episode: Tier 2 and Tier 3 Basics Referral Process: Use a referral form to gather key details about the student’s needs, the

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231. Tiers without Tears: Class Lessons

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2025/01/14

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 the Tiers Without Tears series, designed to help you navigate class lessons, small groups, and more with ease and confidence. Today, we’re focusing on

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230. Start the New Year Off Organized!

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2025/01/07

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 calendar, or keeping your notes organized, these practical tips will help streamline your work as a school counselor. Some topics covered in this episode are:

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33:43

229. Best of SCS: Supporting Title 1 Students and...

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2024/12/31

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 different types of funding, and effective strategies school counselors can use to support low-income students. She also discusses how to build strong

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

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2024/12/24

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 exciting opportunities for school counselors, from National School Counseling Week to Valentine’s Day! It’s also the perfect time to teach students about

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227. Best of SCS: How to Be a Trauma Informed...

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2024/12/17

This December, we’re celebrating the season with some of the best episodes of School Counseling Simplified! Today, we’re revisiting an insightful conversation with Joyce Harduvel, a licensed clinical social worker and certified school social work specialist. Joyce brings her wealth of experience from working with students of all ages in Chicago Public Schools to share practical trauma-informed practices for school counselors. She discusses how trauma impacts students' ability to learn, provides

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226. Best of SCS: Mindset Shifts for School...

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2024/12/10

This December, we’re bringing you the best of School Counseling Simplified as a holiday treat! In today’s throwback episode, we revisit a fan-favorite conversation from 2023 with Chrissy Nichols, a life coach for educators. If you’re feeling burned out or overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Chrissy shares simple yet powerful mindset shifts designed to help school teachers and counselors reduce stress, rediscover their passion for their work, and create more balance in their lives. Drawing from her

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225. Best of SCS: How to Teach Conflict Resolution in...

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2024/12/03

This December, we’re revisiting some of the most impactful episodes of School Counseling Simplified as a special holiday treat! In today’s throwback to episode 132, I dive into practical strategies for helping students resolve conflicts and develop healthy mediation skills. From whole-class lessons to individual interventions, this episode provides valuable tools for equipping students with effective communication techniques and fostering a more peaceful school environment. Some topics covered in

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224. TBT: How to Use a Countdown Calendar to Build...

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2024/11/26

Can you believe it is almost December? The countdown to winter break is on. I absolutely love this time of year. Everything is so fun and festive, especially at the elementary level. I’m always trying to think of ways that I can put a seasonal twist on counseling activities to keep your students (and you) engaged. At the same time, I always had the problem of “frequent flyers” popping up. You know the ones. The kids who are always stopping by wanting to chat instead of going to their classroom. I

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09:16

223. Support Parents with Practical At-Home SEL...

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2024/11/19

In this episode, I explore ways school counselors can help parents implement practical Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies at home. By building rapport with families and providing simple, screen-free activities, parents can support their children's emotional growth outside of school. I discuss using SEL choice boards, which offer a variety of activities for students to choose from, giving them ownership and encouraging skill development in a fun, engaging way. Plus, I share a variety of

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222. Use Data to Work with Your Admin

School Counseling Simplified Podcast ·

2024/11/12

In this episode of School Counseling Simplified, I am sharing practical strategies for supporting and building rapport with school administrators. As a key stakeholder group, administrators play a crucial role in the success of a school counseling program. I am outlinging four (plus one bonus) strategies that counselors can use to effectively collaborate with their administrative team, including conducting needs assessments, utilizing data-driven check-ins, discussing school-wide initiatives, and

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08:18

221. How to Support and Build Rapport with Teachers

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2024/11/05

This episode of School Counseling Simplified is all about building strong relationships with teachers. I am sharing four practical strategies that school counselors can use to collaborate more effectively with the teachers in their building. From conducting needs assessments to offering supplemental lessons and organizing fun staff activities, I'm providing you with a roadmap for strengthening those crucial counselor-teacher partnerships. Some highlights from this episode: The Importance of a needs

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09:52

220. Empowering Students to Be Upstanders

School Counseling Simplified Podcast ·

2024/10/29

October is Bullying prevention month. I couldn't let the month get past without touching on the importance of teaching students to be "upstanders" as a key bullying prevention strategy. I am introducing the concept of an upstander as someone who witnesses bullying and intervenes to stop it, in contrast to a bystander who does nothing.We will discuss the benefits of empowering students to be upstanders, including preventing future bullying, supporting targets, and reducing bullying-related anxiety

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219. TBT: Create Counseling Games with Halloween...

School Counseling Simplified Podcast ·

2024/10/22

Halloween is just around the corner, and I know you are looking for fun and engaging ways to incorporate the season into your lessons and activities. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 creative ways you can use Halloween candy buckets to liven up your counseling sessions. From identifying and changing negative thoughts to practicing self-regulation, these activities are sure to get your students excited and eager to participate. Grab your pumpkin-shaped buckets and get ready for some spooky counseling

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13:10

Small Group Planning Start to Finish (Part II)

School Counseling Simplified Podcast ·

2024/10/15

It's Part 2 of the Small Group Planning podcast episodes. Today I am diving into the planning and implementation of small group counseling. If you didn't catch Part I, I covered the logistics of getting small groups started, but now we will focus on the curriculum development, group structure, and data collection involved in running effective small counseling groups. Some highlights from this episode: Importance of standards-aligned small group curriculum planning Using pre and

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13:01

Small Group Planning Start to Finish (Part I)

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2024/10/08

In this episode of School Counseling Simplified,I am diving deep into the topic of small group counseling. As a small group enthusiast, I'm sharing my expertise on the benefits of small group work and provides a step-by-step guide for school counselors on how to effectively plan and implement small groups from start to finish. This episode is packed with practical tips and strategies to take the stress out of small group planning. Some Highlighted from this episode: The two main reasons

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216. Implement Schoolwide Classroom Calm Down Corners

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2024/10/01

In today's episode, I am talking on the importance of creating a classroom calming corner - a designated safe space for students to manage their emotions. I'll be discussing the benefits of calming corners for teachers, counselors, and students, as well as practical steps for setting them up effectively. I'll also touch on how to handle potential pushback from teachers and strategies for implementing a school-wide approach to this valuable tool. Some highlights from this episode include:

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215. Scheduling Class Lessons for the Entire School Year

School Counseling Simplified Podcast ·

2024/09/24

In this episode, I am discussing strategies for scheduling class lessons for the entire school year. I'm breaking down the benefits of batch work and encouraging you all to plan lessons in advance to save time and reduce stress. We are going to dive into some digital tools like Google Sheets and Airtable that can be used to create checklists and track the status of scheduled lessons. Some topics covered: How to schedule class lessons for the entire school year using batch work so you can

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214. Get Teacher Buy-in for Scheduling Class Lessons

School Counseling Simplified Podcast ·

2024/09/17

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified. Today, we're diving into a topic that's crucial for the success of our counseling programs - getting teacher buy-in and support when scheduling those all-important classroom lessons. As we all know, building strong relationships with our teaching staff is key to delivering impactful services to students. And when it comes to those classroom lessons, having the teachers on board can make all the difference. In this episode, I am sharing

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213. Game Changing Tools for Scheduling Class Lessons

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2024/09/10

In this episode, host I am sharing game-changing tools for scheduling class lessons as a school counselor. I'm covering three main tech tools - Google Sheets, Calendly, and Google Calendar - that can streamline the scheduling process. The key highlights include: Using Google Sheets to have teachers sign up for available class lesson times, allowing them to take ownership of the scheduling. Utilizing Calendly, a free scheduling app that makes it easy for teachers to book appointments for lessons

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