Feb 2
School Counseling Has Two Futures- and We’re Running Out of Time
You hold a master’s degree. You studied crisis intervention, psychopathology, and therapeutic technique.So why is your profession still fighting to be seen as essential?It doesn’t have to stay this way- but the window is closing.In this episode, I lay out two possible futures for ... Show More
43m 30s
Jan 19
The Unspoken Cost of Compassion in School Counseling
Caring is what makes you good at this job. It’s also what puts you in the most danger.If you’re a school counselor who still cares deeply about students, but you’ve noticed yourself feeling flatter, heavier, or more guarded than you used to- this episode is for you.You’re still s ... Show More
22m 21s
Apr 2023
What Parents Need to Know: Addressing the Rising Trend of Teen Mental Health Issues - a Put It into Practice Episode
<p dir="ltr">In this Put It into Practice episode, I'm giving an overview of Jonathan Haidt's article "The Teen Mental Illness Epidemic is International, Part 1: The Anglosphere", <strong><a href= "https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/international-mental-illness-part-one" target ... Show More
15m 54s
Aug 2025
[Episode 118] How Strong School Culture Reduces Chronic Absenteeism (w/ Khari Shabazz)
In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato speaks with Khari Shabazz, Managing Director of Schools and School Partnerships at K12 Coalition, about how shifting from compliance to connection can combat chronic absenteeism. Drawing from his experience as a school le ... Show More
30m 46s
Aug 2023
Midlife Milestones: 5 Key Lessons Learned at 50 with Lisa Mustard
<p>In this episode of 'The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard,' I delve into the profound lessons I've learned as I step into my 50s. </p> <p>1. Self-Acceptance: I've discovered the power of self-acceptance in my 40s, and now at 50, it feels even more solidified. I've learned to reco ... Show More
18m 22s
What if the anxiety accommodations you've been writing into your 504s and IEPs are actually making your students more anxious? In this episode, I'm sharing a section from a recent masterclass inside the School for School Counselors Mastermind- one that had members circling accommodations on their plans before it was even over! You'll hear the research behind ... Show More
<p>Have you ever been sitting around the staffroom table and caught yourself saying, ‘There just isn’t enough time'? </p><p><br/></p><p>It is no secret that teachers are time-poor. </p><p><br/></p><p>Today, we are discussing time-saving tips, tricks, and hacks that have work ... Show More
<article id="recording_8361553905" class= "recordable recordable--google-doc"> <div class="upload"> <div class="upload__notes--container push_double--top"> <div class="upload__notes formatted_content"> <div>In this episode, I break down the <strong>5 In/5 Out Process</strong>—a s ... Show More