“Executive function” has become one of those phrases we use ALL THE TIME in schools. Kid’s disorganized = Executive function. Missing assignments = Executive function. Can’t get started = Executive function. Impulsive = Executive function. ADHD... Well, obviously, executive function... right? Maybe. But what the heck are we actually SAYING when we say a kid ... Show More
Sep 21
The Behavior Plan Failed... And Everyone’s Looking at You
Whodunit? It's time to open the case file, y'all.We’ve got a student who keeps leaving class, a behavior plan that is NOT working, and a school counselor whose fingerprints are all over it.So... who’s actually responsible for the mayhem?Because when campuses start talking about b ... Show More
20m 4s
Sep 14
What to Do When Everyone "Needs" Counseling
When a student is struggling, school counselors often hear, “Can you talk to them?”But in determining if a student needs counseling, we tend to skip some very important steps.In this episode, I'm talking about a common jump everyone on campus tends to make (and nobody ever questi ... Show More
14m 48s
Sep 1
How School Counselors Become Influential
It doesn’t work.And if you’ve tried it, you know it's true.The school counseling advocacy model most of us were taught was supposed to be simple: explain your role, show your data, cite the standards, make the case.THEN we were supposed to be able to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.The proble ... Show More
19m 38s
Aug 2020
how to deal with stress, overwhelm, and other complicated back to school feelings
Carmen tells listeners how to make back to school the best it can be (especially during a pandemic)! She gives helpful advice and tips on what to focus on, how to reduce anxiety, and much more. Send questions or suggestions if you want to see anything specific in the future episo ... Show More
18m 58s
Dec 2020
Helping Parents Know When and How to Let Go
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F of Vanderbilt University joins Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP for our final episode of Season 2! Sara and Ellen discuss and explore the process of letting parents know when and how to let go. They di ... Show More
48m 29s
Aug 2019
Episode 4: High Advice for the Seniors, Spread Positivity Throughout the Classroom ft. Ms. Anderson
In this episode we talked about some advice for the high school seniors as they're about enter their last year of high school, also how graduating from high school is a big deal. Plus, we talked about how teachers can spread positivity in their classroom & more on how to prepare ... Show More
18m 56s
Aug 2020
high school during a pandemic: how to cope with stress, online learning, + social life
Carmen gives listeners tips and advice on how to survive and thrive in online school. She specifically mentions how to deal with stress, staying organized, how to keep in touch with friends, and tips for dealing with family. Send questions or suggestions if you want to see anythi ... Show More
15m 32s