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School Counseling- A Principal's Perspective Mar 17, 2021

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In this episode we're talking about school counseling with a principal. And not just ANY principal! We're talking with Karensa Wing, The National Principal of the Year! Prepare to be amazed at her knowledge of ASCA, SEL, and so many other facets of the job of a school counselor. We are certain that by the end of this episode you will feel like you're best friends with the National Principal of the Year, too!

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Here is a link to the book, Onward, that Ms. Wing talked about in this episode. This is an affiliate link, so if you purchase we make like $0.0005. If enough of you purchase the book, we will earn a nickel!

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Counseling Toolbox with Brent Cosby Mar 01, 2021

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You're going to want to listen to this episode multiple times- several times for sheer entertainment value, and then multiple times to take notes. Brent Cosby has a gift when it comes to story-telling and practical counseling application. Brent gives us ideas on how to use everyday items and illustrations to reach students. You are going to want to contact him immediately to have him come talk to your students and your staff.

Lauren Sisler- A Personal Story of How She was Affected by Family Members' Substance Abuse Feb 22, 2021

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ESPN reporter, Lauren Sisler, shares her personal story of how substance abuse by other family members affected her. This is an issue that is impacting so many of our students. Prepare to be amazed as she describes what happened, and how she is giving a purpose to her pain.

Visit Lauren's website to see all of the exciting things she has going on, or to book her to speak to your students or faculty.

Restorative Justice Circles- What Are They and How Do They Work? Feb 18, 2021

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Megan Neforos, a school counselor for the Fairfax County, Virginia Public School District, is a trained Restorative Justice counselor. In this episode she answers all of our questions about Restorative Justice Circles. She explains what they are and how they work. Megan is in a school system that mirrors what many of our listeners deal with daily. Megan has stories of students from gangs, sex-trafficking, drug use, poverty, and homelessness. She shares how Restorative Justice Circles help her reach and close gaps with her students.

You can find her on social media here:
The_mrs_neforos (Instagram)
@TheMrsNeforos (Twitter)

Highlights from a Year of the Counselor Accents Podcast Feb 09, 2021

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Can you believe it has been one full year of the Counselor Accents Podcast?! In this episode we share some of our favorite conversations, interviews, and moments that made us laugh. What a year it has been. Thank you all so much for listening and becoming part of our family.

How to Transform Your School Using Award Winning Culture Feb 02, 2021

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This is one of those interviews that ALL educators should listen to. Hans Appel, author of Award Winning Culture, and co-host of the Award Winning Culture Podcast, shares steps that helped transform his school to become an award winning and nationally recognized middle school. Hans is definitely a school counselor at heart. He has worked in the Richland School District for the past 19 years. He's passionate about school culture, servant leadership, and kindness. That's exactly what he shares with us in this episode! Share this with your school staff!

Hans Appel is an educator, speaker, and writer deeply committed to inspiring the whole child. He’s the author of, Award Winning Culture: Building School-Wide Intentionality and Action Through Character, Excellence, and Community.Additionally, he’s the Director of Culture for theT each Better Team, Co-host of theAward Winning Culture podcast, and the Co-Creator ofAward Winning Culture.

Website: http://www.awardwinningculture.com/#/

Award Winning Culture Book Links: at: Amazon OR Barnes & Noble

Hans offer keynotes, breakout sessions, half-day, full day and 2 day professional development. Topics include: Creating an Award Winning Culture, Supporting PBIS through Servant Leadership, Infusing SEL into Project Based Learning, Amplifying Student Voice, and Student-Led Podcasting.

To bring Hans to your next school, district, or conference event explore his availability at: teachbetter.com/speakersnetwork

The Award Winning Culture Academy offers an ever-growing collection of courses to support educators’ quest to create joyful learning experiences for each student. Join Hans for a VIP pass to cutting edge theory and practice delivered in an on-demand style approach to professional development at: awardwinningculture.teachable.com

Connect on Twitter/Instagram: @HansNAppel

Facebook: Award-Winning-Culture

You Tube: Award Winning Culture

Email: awardwinningculture@gmail.com

Interview with ASCA School Counselor of the Year, Laura Ross Jan 25, 2021

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It is so easy to see (or Hear) why Laura Ross was chosen as the ASCA National School Counselor of the Year. In this interview she tells us all about the School Counselor of the Year process, plus the issues that are close to her heart such as comprehensive school counseling, school counselors as leaders, anti-bias/anti-racist equity work, and how she advocates for these issues. After this interview you will feel like you have a new best friend. We sure do!

Twitter & Instagram: @LRossSchCnslr

Blog: www.theconnectingcounselor.com

Email: lauraruthross@gmail.com

National School Counseling Week, All In for All Students Jan 19, 2021

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It's almost the biggest week in school counseling! In this episode we interviewed Angie Hickman, the director of research and marketing for ASCA. She gives us all the inside tips about how they came up with the theme, All In for All Students. Listen to our tips and ideas on how to have a great week, whether you're celebrating in person or virtually. Let us be the first to tell you: Happy National School Counseling Week! And just in case no one has told you lately, you are AMAZING. School counselors are heroes. We're honored to have you listen.

Make sure you download our free 11 page guide to advocating your heart out during National School Counseling Week!
Check out our post about National School Counseling Week. We give you our best tips and ideas!
Click here to listen to last year's National School Counseling Week episode. It should bring a few laughs!
Download our free posters here!

Click here to visit ASCA's website: schoolcounselor.org for info, links and downloads.
Also, be sure to tag #NSCW21 in all of your National School Counseling Week posts!

Adolescent Substance Abuse with Richard Capriola Jan 13, 2021

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This podcast episode is so important for counselors of all age groups! After over two decades of experience as an addictions and mental health counselor, Richard Capriola wrote a book called, The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse.
In this interview Mr. Capriola talks about the warning signs that parents should know about. He tells us what a parent can do if they suspect their child is using, and how parents can understand adolescent substance abuse.
Whether you work with high school students or elementary students, we are certain you will pick up some vital information through this interview.

Click here to visit Richard Capriola's website.

Interview with Matt Fleck from Inspire Success Dec 29, 2020

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Meet the man behind "The Velvet Voice!" In this episode Matt Fleck from Inspire Success talks about his passion for providing resources and encouragement to school counselors. You'll love the unique way he provides a weekly 5 minute boost for school counselors! Matt talks about his website, his mission, RAMP opportunities, and so many other resources he helps school counselors with. This was such a fun episode. As always, lots of laughs are included!

Check out the Inspire Success website
Listen to the Inspire Success Podcast

Get RAMP Ready with Matt

matt@inspiresuccess.org