Running small groups is one of the delivery systems for school counseling programs, but many of us say we don't have time or space to run them. However, in order to reach our students with Tier 2 Interventions, small groups are imperative to provide resources to those who may not have them. This podcast is a quick refresher on running small groups …

Have you ever been curious about being an International School Counselor? Jennifer Melton shares her experience of 13 years working in International Schools. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

As a child, Corey used the game of chess to learn skills to cope with his anxiety. This interview with Corey shares some innovative ideas on how to work with students through game play! vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

How many times have you thought of attending a conference or workshop and you feel too overwhelmed and stressed to leave the building. Christina and Jennifer share how they have shifted their mindset and discuss the benefits and importance of pursuing professional learning. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.com…

These two women, Holly and Christina, are so well deserving of VSCA SCOY. Please listen as they share their ideas and initiatives that assisted them in earning this amazing award. They are indeed role models for school counselors everywhere. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Sometimes it's hard to know when it's time to step up and use our voice as there are so many causes and issues that need our advocacy. Paul gives us a small glimpse into his advocacy journey and how he used his voice for systemic change. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Hear tips and interventions on how to introduce restorative and trauma responsive work to your administrators and staff. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Nataly Deus shares her experiences of being an English Language Learner student herself and now serves as an ELL counselor for the past five years. Hear some tips and ideas on how to better serve your ELL community. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

The school counselor role has been especially difficult in the past few years. Jill Baughan, a curator of joy, helps us to find the moments of joy in our jobs. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Ian Levy is an assistant professor at Manhattan College in Counseling and Therapy. He worked as a school counselor in NYC for five years. Dr. Levy's research examines hip hop based practices in schools as a culturally responsive approach to counseling assisting students in processing difficult thoughts and feelings through the writing, recording an…

For those of you exhausted running reactive programs, using the Multi Tiered Systems of Support in conjunction with a comprehensive school counseling program gives you the data and renewed vision you need to be proactive in your practice. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Many in our school counseling community can relate to this podcast as an counselor in a small rural school division. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Matt leads us through an informal version of the training he offers around the country for mindfulness-based burnout prevention. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

So many of us are struggling with the overwhelming amount of mental health needs in our schools. A school based mental health clinician is an amazing model to consider. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

As a school counselor, how can you impact the climate and culture at your school? Tips and strategies are available on this podcast. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

The "why" of what we do is based on relationship building. Listen to this podcast on The Go Green Project to learn of a simple way to track your relationships with students. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Christina Tillery, a speaker at the ASCA National Conference in Las Vegas, shares her research on working with black females. She also shares with us her perspective on Good Girl Syndrome and how to best advocate for our students. Watch this woman, she is going places! vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

How can being a licensed professional counselor enhance my role as a school counselor? Caroline discusses her dual role and how she is able to incorporate her mental health knowledge with her clients and her caseload. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Loren has so many great ideas on how to revamp a program, from mini meetings for data collection, Tier 1 classroom lessons with meaning, and implementing career cluster tubs to pique interest for course and post high school planning. Loren has been a big hit at the VSCA conference with her break out sessions, and she shares a lot of her program suc…

In this year of a pandemic, mental health issues are a major concern for our students. Ashley Morgan Soukup, a licensed therapist working in private practice, shares her thoughts and concerns about mental health pre, during, and post pandemic. And it's also okay to say that as school counselors, some days we are not okay either. vscaprofdevelopment…

When we talk about equity and access, are we being intentional with our students with disabilities to ensure that they have ALL of our resources and ALL of our program? Mary Cate shares with us how she is ensuring that ALL means ALL for her students with disabilities. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

The Energetic Counselor has some great resources and tools to keep us and our students excited and engaged. Jentae also discusses exploring our passion and the power of yes! vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

We are all working with students who are experiencing stress and anxiety. This podcast offers several ideas including a wellness pod, a calming center, and a school therapy dog! Samantha also shares some tips on becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

How do we deliver a school counseling program virtually, hybrid, face to face, or a combination of all of the above? This podcast shares some tips on how to implement a comprehensive program no matter the setting. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Let's do a deeper dive into talking about race. As our students are coming back into the building or a virtual setting, advocacy is crucial to help them feel heard and affirmed. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

During this time of racial unrest, I think hearing other people's stories gives us great insight into racism and how we can have conversations that make us uncomfortable. Dr. Wanda Fisher and Candice Burrell, MEd, share their insight and wisdom on how to talk about racism with our students and each other. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.com…

In these unknown times, understanding values and wellness is an integral part of the school counselor's work. How can we start thinking about bringing students back into our schools and meeting their needs? vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Alex is well known for his work in mindfulness practice, years before it became the norm in school counseling. During this pandemic and while we are under stay at home orders managing the new normal, he has some timely words to offer us for comfort and support. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Learn some new ideas and strategies for working with LGBTQ+ youth and how to impact school climate and culture. Josh Hurley, former VSCA board member, shares his counseling journey in running small groups and giving students a voice. We also discuss how counselors can work virtually with students during our social isolation. vscaprofdevelopment@gma…

Working through grief and loss is one of the toughest parts of the school counselor role. Listen to this podcast with guest Lynne Hughes with Comfort Zone Camp for some tips and resources to benefit you and your students. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

We have a new state school counseling specialist, Sarah Bazemore! And we have our former specialist, Joe Wharff, who now serves as Associate Director for Student Services. They have some exciting initiatives to share with us. Learn how to get support for your program at the state level. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.com…

Play therapy is a great strategy to implement in working with students in the school setting. Hear about how to use meaningful play therapy and learn how you can become a certified play therapist. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Advocacy is a word you hear often in the school counseling profession. Hear how you can make YOUR voice count at the state and local level. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

This episode discusses the career domain with some creative ideas for implementation and collaborating with CTE teachers and business partners. How do we prepare students for jobs that don't even exist yet? vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

A group of counselors from the professional development team discuss their summer passion projects with some amazing ideas and strategies for our every day work. Learn how you can bring that summer passion into the fall for best practice for your students. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

We all have the topics of equity and access on our radar in working with our student populations. Valerie Keating from the College Board discusses how we can promote equity for all and how the College Board can be of use to elementary and middle school counselors as well as high school counselors. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.com…

Teaching classroom lessons in the three domain areas of academics, careers, and personal social can sometimes be time consuming and the students don't see the connection between these lessons and real world experiences. Deb Anderson shares her holistic model and how it has impacted her school community. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.com…

It is a challenge to work with students who are struggling with behaviors, attendance and mental health concerns. Liz Beatley shares tips and creative ideas that have been successful in working with her students in an alternative education setting. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Talking about substance use is important for schools and communities so that students and parents are comfortable in asking for help and resources. Shelley and Majken are school counselors who specialize in substance prevention and share their unique programs and discuss current trends in substance use. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.com…

Get some relevant and innovative ideas on how to run small groups. This team is inspiring and has some creative ways to get student and faculty buy in. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

This episode explores the emerging theory of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We discuss mindfulness techniques we can use for ourselves and our students in dealing with stress and anxiety. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Paige shares with us her RAMP journey from beginning to successful end as a top 6 School of Distinction. (Recognized ASCA Model Program) vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen

Liz updates us on the new VSCA board and advocacy efforts for the state of VA. There are a lot of exciting events unfolding. vscaprofdevelopment@gmail.comBy Karla Allen