Have a question for the show? Text us here! In this episode of Unlock Your Teaching Potential, we dive into a powerful and often overlooked topic in education: how to extend compassion to adult colleagues while maintaining healthy boundaries and protecting your own emotional energy. Educators are natural nurturers, but many of us find ourselves overextending ... Show More
Jul 21
Unlock Your Teaching Potential!
Have a question for the show? Text us here!Monday morning hits and you are already behind: unfinished coffee, five emails answered, and a classroom full of kids walking in with the weekend still on their shoulders. Teaching asks us to be subject matter experts, behavior specialis ... Show More
3m 41s
Oct 2025
Coaching BIG Emotions: Episode 262
<p><b>Your client is crying again… or emotionally checked out… or endlessly venting. What do you do? </b></p><p><b>In this episode, Elena teaches you how to coach emotions when ACE alone isn’t enough. Learn how to show up with compassion, clarity, and courage—even in the trickies ... Show More
8m 13s
Feb 2023
43. Dealing with Difficult Parents: Tips for Effective Communication for New Teachers
In this episode, we dive into tips for effective parent communication for new teachers, with a focus on dealing with difficult parents. We discuss common types of difficult parents, strategies for maintaining professionalism and boundaries, and effective communication strategies ... Show More
15m 58s
Feb 2024
A New Perspective on Kindness in School Counseling
<p>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 ... Show More
23m 10s