How can we effectively educate kids with mental health or basic well-being concerns? Carissa, a former teacher, current school counselor and mental health therapist, says it's not realistic. Students can't learn if they aren't regulated and works to be her best self for her students by remembering her goal of helping rather than "fixing"- guiding her student ... Show More
Nov 24
What School Counselors Miss About the Hoodie Kids
<p>The hoodie isn’t the problem.<br/>It’s the messages we’re missing.</p><p>In this episode, Steph Johnson takes you inside one of the most misunderstood behaviors on a school campus: the kids who cover up, layer up, or hide inside hoodies no matter the temperature. </p><p>Using ... Show More
25m 3s
Nov 17
Are TikTok Dances Actually School Counseling Signals?
<p><b>Those hallway TikTok routines are saying something, school counselor- and it’s not what you think.</b></p><p>In this episode, we decode what those repeated dance loops reveal about belonging, status, and the adolescent brain. </p><p>You’ll learn how synchronized movement fu ... Show More
18m 48s
Jun 2023
Do you prioritize health as an empowered educator? How to shift your health and wellness mindset by honoring your own well-being daily with Katie Raher
Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed as an educator? Want to prioritize your well-being and make a positive impact on the lives of the children you serve?In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katie Raher, an expert in social-emotional learning and well-being, and found ... Show More
40m 46s
May 2023
How to help your kids be more CONFIDENT...
Are you struggling to connect with your children and help them become more confident?
If so, then this episode is for you.As parents, navigating this world of raising kids in the era of TikTok, Instagram and snapchat - can feel overwhelming af. And I get so many messages from pa ... Show More
31m 19s
Nov 2023
Ep 32: College Admissions Made Simple: An Executive Function Approach to Success in College
<p>Applying for college can feel like a monumental, overwhelming task - and that’s because it is! There are so many deadlines, details, and steps that could be missed even by someone with fantastic Executive Function skills - but does it have to be? And then, once you get there, ... Show More
57m 36s
Mar 2020
E02: Better Mindset, Better Grades
If you want to become a better student you must start with developing a better mindset. So many students don't believe in themselves, struggle with negative self-talk and a fixed mindset. Carol Dweck made the concept of Mindset popular, but many students don't fully grasp what a ... Show More
24m 45s