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Counselor Chat Podcast

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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158. Test Anxiety Isn’t Just Nerves—Here’s What...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/04/15

Test Anxiety Isn’t Just Nerves—Here’s What Students Really NeedTest anxiety is everywhere this time of year, but it doesn’t always look the way we expect.It’s not just nervous students biting their nails.It’s avoidance.Shutdown.Frustration.“I don’t care.”In this episode, I’m breaking down what test anxiety really looks like, what’s happening in the brain, and how we can support students with simple, effective strategies that build confidence and calm.💡 What You’ll LearnWhy test anxiety is often

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157. Why I Don’t Make Kids Apologize (And What I Do...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/04/08

Why I Don’t Make Kids Apologize (And What I Do Instead)💭 Episode OverviewWe’ve all said it:“Go apologize.”But what if that moment isn’t actually teaching accountability?In this episode, I’m sharing why I don’t force apologies—and what I do instead to help students take real ownership, build empathy, and repair relationships in a meaningful way.🔑 Key TakeawaysAn apology is not the same as accountabilityForced apologies often teach compliance—not empathyStudents need understanding before they can

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17:02

156. Spring Fever Is Real: Managing Big Energy &...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Episode Title:156. Spring Fever Is Real: Managing Big Energy & Bigger Behaviors🌱 Episode OverviewApril is here—and with it comes big energy, distracted students, and behaviors that can leave teachers feeling overwhelmed.But what if those behaviors aren’t defiance…What if they’re communication?In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful reframe that will shift how you see student behavior this time of year—plus simple, practical strategies you can use immediately to support regulation, connection,

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09:57

155. How Long Is a Lifetime? (And What Are You Going...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Episode 155. How Long Is a Lifetime?This week on Counselor Chat, I’m zooming out.Over the past few weeks we’ve talked about college exploration, career research, brackets, and future possibilities. But in this episode I wanted to step back and ask a bigger question — one I ask my upper elementary and middle school students every year:How long is a lifetime?To explore that question, I use a simple visual with jellybeans, where each one represents a day of life. When students see them all laid out it

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154. March Madness and School Counseling

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/03/18

154. March Madness and School CounselingMarch Madness already brings energy into our school buildings.Students are talking about brackets.There’s excitement.Competition.Predictions about who will win.In this episode, I share how I take that same excitement and turn it into a college and career exploration experience that students find engaging and meaningful.Because if there’s one thing I want students to feel about their futures, it’s this:I want their future to feel exciting, not overwhelming.So

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15:06

153. Shamrocks, Rainbows and Gold: St. Patrick’s Day...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/03/11

153. Shamrocks, Rainbows, and Gold: St. Patrick’s Day SEL That Actually WorksMarch in an elementary school often comes with a little extra magic.Leprechaun footprints.Construction paper rainbows.Gold coins hidden in classrooms.But seasonal fun doesn’t have to mean fluffy lessons.In this episode, I'm sharing creative ways to turn St. Patrick’s Day excitement into meaningful social-emotional learning experiences that students will actually remember.You’ll hear simple strategies you can use right away

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21:40

152. MTSS-B Made Simple: How Teams Decide What...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Behavior concerns often land squarely on the school counselor’s shoulders, leaving counselors feeling overwhelmed, reactive, and stretched thin.In this episode of Counselor Chat, I'm breaking down MTSS for Behavior (MTSSB) in a clear, practical way that centers teamwork, intentional decision-making, and counselor sustainability.This conversation moves away from compliance and paperwork and toward systems that actually work for students and the adults who support them.In This Episode, You’ll

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14:36

151. The Words Matter: Small Language Shifts That...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Episode 151: The Words Matter: Small Language Shifts That Make a Big DifferenceThe words we use as school counselors matter more than we sometimes realize.In this practical episode, I talk about everyday phrases we often say automatically and how small shifts in language can create more safety, validation, and trust for students, parents, staff, and ourselves.This isn’t about doing things wrong. It’s about becoming more intentional with our words, especially when we’re tired, rushed, or navigating

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09:33

150. Not Every Week Is a Highlight Reel

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Episode 150: Not Every Week Is a Highlight ReelNot every National School Counseling Week looks like a highlight reel, and that’s okay.In this reflective episode, I share a personal experience from my own school where carefully made plans for National School Counseling Week were replaced by grief, crisis response, and the need to simply be present for students and staff.This episode is for counselors who felt exhausted, unseen, or overwhelmed, and for anyone who needed permission to let something

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46:40

149. Lives Worth Living with Steve Sharp and Perri...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Episode 148: Lives Worth Living with Steve Sharp and Perri RosenIn this episode, I’m joined by Steve Sharp (a middle school counselor in Pennsylvania) and Dr. Perri Rosen (a nationally certified school psychologist and former special educator) to talk about their new book, Lives Worth Living: Applying the Zero Suicide Approach in Schools.We have an honest, practical conversation about how suicide prevention in schools has often been treated as “crisis response only”—and why the work we do before a

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148. Amplifying Student Success Through Stories

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/02/04

In this episode of Counselor Chat, I celebrate the powerful connection between National School Counseling Week and World Read Aloud Day, and why stories play such a meaningful role in student success.I share how read-alouds create emotional safety, help students name their feelings, and open doors for conversations that might otherwise feel too hard to start. I also read an excerpt from my children’s book, Sammy’s Sad Day, and walked through simple, practical ways counselors can use storytelling as

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147. Midyear School Counseling Data Check (Without...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/01/28

January has a way of sneaking up on me—and usually bringing one big question with it: How’s your data looking?In this episode, I’m sharing a realistic, no-pressure approach to doing a midyear data check, without the guilt, the overwhelm, or the unrealistic expectation of having “perfect” charts and reports. This conversation is all about using what you already have to guide meaningful next steps for your students, instead of stressing over what you didn’t collect.In This Episode, I Talk About:Why

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146. How School Counselors Can Help With Attendance,...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/01/21

January is often when attendance challenges start to feel impossible (for students and for counselors). In this episode, I break down why attendance dips during the winter months, how to reframe attendance as a support issue rather than a compliance issue, and what counselors can realistically do to help students re-engage with school.This episode focuses on compassion, collaboration, and practical strategies that honor what students are really experiencing.You’ll Learn:Common reasons attendance

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145. How School Counselors Can Support Big Feelings...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/01/14

January can feel especially tough in schools. Big emotions, increased anxiety, mood changes, and shutdown behaviors often show up as students transition back from break. In this episode, I’m breaking down why January feels so hard, and what school counselors can do to support students in ways that are compassionate, practical, and sustainable.In this episode, I discuss:Why January creates emotional and behavioral shifts for studentsHow anxiety shows up differently across age groupsThe difference

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08:38

144. New Year, Same Counselor

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2026/01/07

January has a way of making counselors feel like they should start over with new systems, new routines, new everything. But what if that pressure is actually working against your effectiveness?In this episode of Counselor Chat, I'm offering a grounded reframe for the new year: you don’t need to become a brand-new counselor just because the calendar changed.Instead, this episode invites you to slow down, protect your energy, and focus on what already works.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why January

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14:49

143. What If I Don't Feel Motivated To Go Back To...

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2025/12/31

As the calendar turns to a new year, many school counselors find themselves holding a mix of emotions about heading back to work. Motivation might feel low, energy might feel scattered, and that sense of readiness may not be there yet.In this New Year’s Eve re-listen, I'm revisiting Episode 41 of Counselor Chat Podcast, a conversation counselors return to again and again when break comes to an end.This episode is a reminder that feeling unmotivated, heavy, or unsure about returning to school is

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142. Advice from Counselors to Counselors (ICYMI)

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2025/12/24

As the holiday season arrives, we’re revisiting one of the most meaningful episodes of Counselor Chat — a conversation filled with honest advice, encouragement, and reminders from counselors who truly understand the work.In this episode, counselors from across the country share the wisdom they wish they had when they were new to the profession — advice that’s just as powerful for seasoned counselors navigating full plates, shifting priorities, and year-end reflection.You’ll hear thoughtful insights

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141. The School Counselor’s Holiday Survival Guide

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2025/12/17

December in schools hits different.The schedules are off. The kids are buzzing. The teachers are exhausted. And counselors are somehow expected to be part Santa, part therapist, and part crisis manager… all before lunch.If your December feels especially full, you are not imagining it.In this week’s episode of Counselor Chat, I’m sharing The School Counselor’s Holiday Survival Guide. It’s a realistic, no-pressure conversation about how to get through this season without losing your sanity or your

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140. Finding Calm in the Counselor Chaos

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Episode140:FindingCalmintheCounselorChaosDecemberbringsaspecialkindofschoolchaos.Schedulesshift.Energyskyrockets.Teachersandstudentsfeelstretched.Andcounselorsoftenfindthemselvestryingtoholditalltogether.Inthisepisode,Iamsharingsimplewaystostaygrounded,centered,andcalmduringoneofthebusiestmonthsoftheschoolyear.InThisEpisodeYou’llLearn:•Commonearlysignsofcounselorburnout•Whynoticingburnoutisanactofwisdom,notweakness•Easymicropracticesthattake30secondsto2minutes•Aguidedone-minutebreathingresetyoucanuse

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139. Growing Gratitude in Your Counseling Program

Counselor Chat Podcast ·

2025/12/03

December can feel like a whirlwind in schools, which makes it the perfect time to slow down and center students in one of the most grounding SEL themes we have: gratitude.In this episode, I am sharing simple, meaningful ways to introduce gratitude to students of all ages, plus ideas for weaving it into your counseling program throughout the whole month.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:• Why gratitude boosts mood, relationships, and academic outcomes • How gratitude connects to all five CASEL

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