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by Carol Miller, School Counselor
Counselor Chat is a podcast for School Counselors. If you're looking for inspiration, collaboration, easy to implement strategies and a bit of joy, you'll want to listen along with your host, Carol Miller from Counseling Essentials. Share in some real talk and get tips, tricks and learn about tools of the trade with Carol and listen in as she interviews other school counselors who are experts in the field as they share their advice and enjoy a few laughs.
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- 4 days ago31 min
185. Starting a Giving Tree When Your School Has Never Had One
Starting a Giving Tree When Your School Has Never Had OneThinking about starting a giving tree at your school? In this episode of Counselor Chat, we share how we're launching my building’s first giving tree program—from coordinating community support to asking families what their children actually need.You’ll hear practical tips for:Identifying gaps in existing programs, including siblings who may be missed.Connecting with families and gathering specific needs and preferences.Recruiting donors and organizing tags, gifts, and pickup.Keeping the process manageable while protecting families’ privacy.Free resource: Download my giving tree poster, ornament gift tags, family information-gathering forms, and tracking sheets using the link below.Grab the Giving Tree FormsQuestions? Email carol@counselingessentials.org. Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- 1 weeks ago17 min
184. Bullying Prevention Can Start With a Conversation
Bullying Prevention Can Start With a ConversationBullying prevention doesn’t end when October does. In this episode, I share how I'm using simple conversations and relatable scenarios with students in grades 4–6 to explore bullying and safe ways to respond.In this episode:Understanding bullying, hurtful behavior, and power imbalances.Using everyday situations to spark meaningful discussion.Helping students become upstanders without putting themselves at risk.Continuing prevention through empathy, perspective taking, and problem-solving.Your quick win: Share one fictional scenario and ask: “What do you notice? What else would we need to know? What could someone do to help safely?”Mentioned in this episode:Perks Membership Join The Perks School Counseling Membership for K-8 Counselors and get your first month free: https://carol-miller-counseling-essentials.mykajabi.com/offers/6Nbbsohn/checkout?coupon_code=PODCAST Perks Membership
- 2 weeks ago16 min
183. The School Counselor Scaries Nobody Prepared You For
The School Counselor Scaries Nobody Prepared You ForFrom heated parent emails and surprise Spirit Week duties to an invisible bug in a kindergartener’s shoe, school counseling includes plenty of moments that never appeared in the syllabus. In this episode, Carol shares a humorous—and heartfelt—look at the unexpected sides of the job.In this episode:The everyday surprises that require creativity and a sense of humor.The serious situations that call for teamwork and support.Why being capable doesn’t mean everything should become your responsibility.Your takeaway: You don’t have to know everything or handle it alone. Share a laugh with a colleague, ask the question, and reach out when you need support. Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook Group
- 3 weeks ago12 min
182. What is the little wooden ball in School Counseling?
Even Busy Bees Make Time to PlayFeeling burned out—and it’s only October? In this episode of Counselor Chat, Carol shares a surprising discovery about playful bumblebees and a reminder that counselors deserve time for enjoyment, too.In this episode:How the pressure to stay productive can crowd out joy.Why wellness includes addressing workload and asking for support.Simple ways to make room for something you enjoy without creating another obligation.Your quick win: Find your “little wooden ball”—one activity you enjoy simply for yourself—and give it a small place in your week. Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- Oct 7, 202618 min
181. The One Question That Makes a Think Sheet Work
The One Question That Makes a Think Sheet WorkWhen “Why did you do that?” leads to a shrug or “I don’t know,” where do you go next? In this episode of Counselor Chat, Carol shares how rewinding the situation and asking “What were you hoping would happen?” can help students reflect and practice a more helpful response.In this episode:How to explore what a student was thinking and feeling before a conflict.Ways to respond when students struggle to explain their actions.How to turn vague promises into specific, practiced next steps.Using think sheets to support accountability, repair, and learning.Your quick win: Try the question with one student this week, then practice one realistic next step together.Resources mentioned:Think Sheets PowerPoint (Grab this free!)Think Sheets Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- Sep 30, 202618 min
180. Four Teambuilding Class Lessons For School Counselors
Four Team-Building Lessons Students Will Actually EnjoyTeam building doesn’t have to require complicated materials or hours of preparation. In this episode of Counselor Chat, Carol shares four engaging lessons that get students moving, communicating, and working together.You’ll hear how to use:Pass the Pencil to build connectionsHuman Taco to strengthen communication and inclusionShipwrecked to practice problem-solving and respectful disagreement4 Corners to discover common ground and appreciate different perspectivesWant the lessonsI use? Here are the links:Pass The PencilHuman TacoShipwrecked Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- Sep 23, 202626 min
179. Your First Counseling Small Group Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect
Your First Counseling Small Group Doesn’t Have to Be PerfectStarting your first counseling group can feel overwhelming. Are the right students selected? What should the permission form include? What if students don’t participate—or the lesson falls flat?In this episode of Counselor Chat, we’re taking the pressure off and focusing on what you truly need to launch a purposeful, safe, and effective small group.You’ll learn how to:Select students thoughtfullyHandle family permission and student assentCreate clear group expectationsUse a simple, repeatable session structureMeasure student progress without complicated dataAdjust your curriculum as student needs emergeYour students don’t need a perfect group counselor. They need someone who is prepared, present, and willing to learn alongside them. Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
- Sep 16, 202634 min
178. Small Groups: Who Should You Start With First?
Small Groups: Who Should You Start With First?You have time to run only a few counseling groups—but your referral list keeps growing. How do you decide which group should come first?In this episode of Counselor Chat, we explore how to choose small groups based on your school’s current data and student needs instead of automatically repeating the groups you ran last year.You’ll learn:Which school data sources can help identify group needsHow to distinguish patterns from isolated incidentsThree important filters: need, fit, and feasibilityWhy the most requested group may not be the highest priorityWhat to consider when selecting group membersHow to create measurable group goalsSimple ways to collect data before, during, and after a groupHow to support students whose groups cannot begin immediatelyThe goal isn’t to run the most groups possible. It’s to run the right groups for the students who need them now.Links:My favorite Small Groups:K-3 Girls Friendship Group4-8 Girls Friendship GroupK-3 Impulse Control GroupK-2 Coping Skills Group1-4 Anxiety Group4-8 Having Hope GroupHS Anxiety Group Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership
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