Candid Counselors: Recent Episodes
Brian Coleman and Olivia Carter
Two National School Counselors of the Year (Brian Coleman #SCOY19 and Olivia Carter #SCOY21) talk fun, failure, and finding your way as a school counselor. Come for the learning and stay for the laughs! New content will drop every two weeks or so on Sunday mornings. Let us know what you think! Like and subscribe! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21
Summer is definitely winding down and, particularly for those of us who have summer breaks, the ramp up to the school year can leave counselors feeling quite anxious. In this episode, we tackle that fear head on and discuss strategies to start the year off feeling focused and emotionally regulated. Here we go! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife
A time was had in New Orleans for #ASCA26!!! In this episode, we recap our highlights, shoutouts, and key learnings! We also discuss how we plan to #amplifysuccess during the 2026-27 school year! Tune in and let us know what you find most helpful! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #ASCA26 #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
Have you considered applying to become a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) school? Or, are you interested in learning more about the process?! Well, in this episode, we dive into Brian's experiences working with his counseling team and other school/district stakeholders to earn RAMP this year! Take a listen and let us know what you found most helpful! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselingLife #SchoolCounselor #SCOY19 #SCOY21
A surprisingly tough question! Using Liv's expertise on the matter, we discuss the characteristics of "Disney Adults" and how to determine if you are indeed a friend of Mickey! Come explore the magic with us! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor #Podcast
Failure happens to the best of us! In this episode, we discuss our biggest personal and professional "fails" from the 2025-2026 school year and how we've pivoted as a result. There's lots of learning and reflection going on! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor
Letting go of the school year can be quite difficult for many counselors! In this episode, we discuss strategies for closing out the school year and starting your summer strong! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife #Podcast #SchoolCounselor
As we bid farewell to the 2025-26 school year, it is time to start planning for 2026-27! In this episode, we discuss the importance of your annual counseling calendar and things to consider as you start locking down programming and events for next school year. Take a listen and let us know what you found most useful! The Candid DMs are open! #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor #SCOY19 #SCOY21
In this episode, Liv puts Brian on the hot seat to discuss his path into school administration! We dive into what he's been learning in his administrator prep program and how that is impacting both his professional role and school counseling identity. Here we go! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife
In this episode, we dive into some of our recent literary adventures! Tune in for tales of romance, mystery, internal family systems, and MORE! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselingLife #SchoolCounselor
Supporting interns can be a wonderful time of learning and growing for interns and supervisors alike! In this episode, we discuss our experiences supporting counseling interns and practicum students as site supervisors! Brian also offers additional perspective having taught a master's Practicum course for pre-service counselors on a few occasions. Take a listen and let us know what you found helpful! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor #Intern
In this episode, we discuss strategies to help you incorporate individual conferences with all students into your school counseling program. We share logistics, objectives, and lessons learned from the conference structures at our schools. Take a listen and let us know what you found helpful! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife
We had an absolute BLAST getting to know Ms. Crankfield - our 2026 National School Counselor of the Year and the FIRST SCOY from Maryland!!! From the struggle to get a counseling job to advocating for counselors across the country (and beyond!), Danielle shared so many wonderful nuggets about her counseling journey and impact! Take a listen and let us know which pieces of her story resonate most with you! #CandidCounselors #SCOY26 #SCOY21 #SCOY19 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor
Peer-to-peer mentorship programs are a great way to foster belonging and build a sense of community at your school! But, how do you get started?! And, what are the core components of an effective program?? Well, on this episode of the #CandidCounselors, we dive into all things peer mentorship drawing from Brian's 10+ years leading various iterations of a peer mentorship program at his high school and Liv's new experiences as a program sponsor for #HopeSquad! Take a listen and let us know what you find most helpful! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
It may be cold outside, but things are certainly heating up! On this episode of the #CandidCounselors, we are talking all things #HeatedRivalry. The hockey romance based on a book in #RachelReid’s #GameChangers series has taken us (and pop culture) by storm! So, are you joining us at the cottage or what?! #LetsGo #Podcast #SCOY19 #SCOY21
Social skills. Grief and loss. Trauma. There are so many different types of groups that school counselors can lead in their schools. In the episode, we explore the benefits of small group counseling, some of the pitfalls we've faced when running groups, and tips for leading effective groups. Take a listen and let us know what you find most helpful! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SCOY19 #SCOY21
You've prepped your lesson, coordinated schedules with the teacher, and doublechecked your pre/post assessments.... and now you've got a room full of students staying at you. Are you ready?! Delivering tier one interventions in the classroom can be quite the challenge... especially if you aren't comfortable working with students in a large group-setting. In this episode, the #CandidCounselors discuss all things classroom management! Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SCOY19 #SCOY21
How scandalocious!? A wild tornado has flown us back into the wonderful land of Oz!!! On this episode of the #CandidCounselors, we dive into #WickedForGood and decide if we've been changed for the better! See you on the yellow brick road! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor
On this episode, we jump in the time machine and go back to our first year as school counselors. We reflect on the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between! Take a listen and let us know resonates! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife
So many factors influence students' ability to attend (and engage in) school consistently. In this episode, we discuss many of those factors as well as interventions that counselors and school teams can implement to reengage students meaningfully. Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21
School counselors are often called upon to participate in or lead several meetings each and everyday. In this episode, we discuss strategies and tools that can help you improve your meeting facilitation and organization! Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor
Are you looking to incorporate more mindfulness strategies into your work as school counselor? Or, do you need some support bringing mindful practices into your day-to-day experiences? In either case, we've got tips for you! In this episode, we explore our mindfulness activities that we use both personally and professionally! Take a listen and let us know what you found helpful! #CandidCounselors #Mindfulness #Podcast #SchoolCounselingLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor
Supporting students' wellness often requires establishing strong lines of communication and rapport with parents/guardians. In this episode, we talk tips and tiered strategies for discussing student mental health concerns with parents/guardians. Take a listen and let us know what resonates with you! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife #Podcast #SCOY19 #SCOY21
In this episode, we discuss the importance of counseling advisory councils and tips for maintaining one at your school! We also reflect on Liv's recent trip to visit Brian and our experiences at Lady Gaga's "Mayhem Ball" concert in Chicago! A time was had! #PawsUp #LittleMonsters #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor
Managing conflict with teachers, peers, and other school stakeholders can be quite challenging - even if you teach students how to do it daily! On this episode, we explore strategies and tips that have helped us navigate conflict successfully as people generally and school counselors specifically. Take a listen and let us know what you find helpful! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor #Podcast
Gem art, rock painting, and holiday decorations galore! On this episode of the #CandidCounselors, we are talking all things C-R-A-F-T-S!!! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a little craft-curious, there's a tidbit or two for you! Take a listen and craft away! #SchoolCounselorLife #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SCOY19 #SCOY21
As a school counselor, your time is precious... and sometimes difficult to manage! On this episode, we discuss tips and strategies to overcome demands and constraints on your time so that you can show up for yourself and your school community consistently! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor
Do you find yourself with too much to do as a school counselor and too little time? Do you ever feel like you're overextending yourself professionally? Yeah, so do we! On this episode, we discuss the important of boundary-setting, steps we've been taking to create more balance, and our tips on creating more professional balance! Take a listen! #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #Podcast
The 2025-26 school year is JUST around the corner!!! So, in this episode, we discuss are tips and strategies for setting your counseling program up for success! Take a listen and let us know what you find most helpful! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
Come ye saints and come ye sinners! On this episode, we're keeping it kinda cute and mostly candid on the glorious chaos that was the SLOMW Season 2 Reunion. Oh, what a journey it was! #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SLOMW
On this episode, we discuss our spiritual and religious identities and how they've impacted our journeys as school counselors. Take a listen! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselors #SchoolCounselingLife
Do you ever feel isolated at work? Do you wish that you had deeper relationships with your colleagues? You're in luck! In the episode, we discuss key components of a strong work "bestie" and strategies to cultivate your own. We even dive into what makes our interstate counseling bestie bond work and how we deepened relationships with colleagues at our schools! Take a listen and let us know what resonates with you! #CandidCounselors #WorkBesties #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLIfe #SCOY19 #SCOY21
As the school year draws to a close, it is already time to plan for next year! In this episode, we discuss the "Strength Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats" (S.W.O.T.) analysis model. We've both used it to help us reflect on our counseling programs and strategize for the future. Take a listen and let us know if and/or how the S.W.O.T. model has been helpful for you! #Podcast #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife
Public speaking is an important skill for every school counselor to have in their toolbox, but it can be difficult to cultivate. In this episode, we discuss various strategies that have helped us speak with confidence and clarity in front of our school communities! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselor
If you didn't know, we are HUGE fans of the competition reality tv show "RuPaul's Drag Race" (RPDR) - so much that we've dedicated an episode to it! You don't have to know the show to listen along as we discuss some of our favorite lessons from RPDR and how we apply them to our counseling work and every day lives! Shantay, you stay! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
April is Responsibility Awareness Month - a time to focus on keeping youth alcohol-free. Parents, educators, and other trusted adults who model responsible behaviors empower kids to say “YES to a healthy lifestyle and “NO” to underage drinking. What we say and do both make an impact! In this episode, we chat with Responsibility.org's Vice President of Communications Erin Hildreth on ways that counselors and families can collectively support students and themselves in making responsible decisions related to alcohol. Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchooLCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
Are you using co-regulation techniques with your students and/or staff? Tune into this episode as we discuss co-regulation strategies and various ways to use them on on a daily basis. We also cover self-regulation tips that you can use on yourself! Take a listen and let us know what you find helpful! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
Have you ever struggled to make time to eat during the hustle of your school day?! You are certainly not alone! In this episode, we dive into the obstacles that get in the way of more school counselors taking lunch breaks and strategies to make lunch breaks more accessible! #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife
On this episode, we share our favorite parent/guardian events to run at our schools and LOTS of ideas on potential workshops and info sessions to run in the future! Take a listen and let us know if we got your creative juices flowin'! #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife
We were so excited to welcome #SCOY25 Dr. Carmen Larson to the podcast!!! She dropped so many nuggets about advocacy, ethics, and the artistry of school counseling! Take a listen and let us know what spoke to you! We both left the conversation quite inspired! #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor
Since the early 90's, the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has made a concerted effort to rid the term "guidance" from school counselors' job titles/classifications. On this episode, we talk about the rationale for that decision, why this effort still matters, and what it might take to get us there! Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor
Are you ready to upgrade your tactile toy game at school?! On this episode, we discuss our (and our students') favorite fidgets ! Take a listen and let us know what fidgets you like to keep stocked in your workspace! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
Has it been awhile since you've reflected on the counseling theory (or theories) that drive your work? Are you new to considering what counseling theories might be a good for you? Well, you're in luck! On this episode, we explore key questions and concepts to consider as you continue to refine your theoretical orientation (and we share our journeys of cultivating our own!) Take a listen and let us know what you find helpful! #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselingLIfe #SchoolCounselor
In this episode, we explore how to create your very own board of directors - the group of trusted advisors who support your personal/professional growth and overall wellness! #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SCOY19 #SCOY21
The #CandidCounselors met up to see #Wicked Part 1 and we've been defying gravity ever since! Tune in as we recap our favorite bits from the movie musical! We hope to see you at the Oz Dust Ballroom soon!!! #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SCOY19 #SCOY21
After a brief hiatus, we're back with some big reflections on the last few weeks!!! We have lots of candid content to share! Tune in and let us know what resonates! #CandidCounselors #podcast #schoolcounselor #SCOY19 #SCOY21
In this #SpookySeason episode, we're looking inward! We discuss some of our favorite personality assessments and how we've used our results to inform our work as school counselors. Take a listen! #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor
In this episode, we explored both the green and red flags we've experienced in our counselor-principal relationships! Take a listen and let us know what you resonates with you. #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor #Podcast
In this episode, we explore all things #GenAlpha - the language, behavior, and tips for school counselors! #CandidCounselors #NoCap #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor #Podcast
Happy New School Year!!! In this episode, we discuss our goals for the year and how we plan to overcome potential pitfalls. We discuss strategies for new and veteran counselors alike - there's something for everyone! Take a listen and let us know what resonates. #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife #Podcast #SchoolCounselor
In this episode, we discuss "Motivational Interviewing for School Counselors" by Dr. Reagan North - our book from Candid Book Club this summer! We learned a lot and can't wait to share. Take a listen! #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21
Our first episode on school counseling notes uncovered more questions than answers! So, we decided to bring in an ethical expert - Dr. Haley Wikoff, Co-Chair of ASCA's Ethics Committee - to shed some additional light on this important topic! Take a listen! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SchoolCounselingLife
In this episode, the #CandidCounselors discuss the legality and ethics surrounding school counselor notes! Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 # SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife #Podcast
That's a wrap on #ASCA24 in Kansas City! Listen in for our highlights, lowlights, and everything in between - we have lots to share! #FireItUp #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor #Podcast
In this episode, we talk mentorship for school counselors with Dr. Vince Walsh-Rock, the Executive Director of the Illinois School Counselor Association and Brian's professional mentor! There is a lot to unpack for mentors, mentees, and folks considered mentorship. Take a listen! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
Whoa! "Inside Out 2" left us with some pretty big feelings and we're excited to share! Tune into this episode where we reflect on the movie and it's potential implications for our work as school counselors! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #Podcast #SchoolCounselingLife #SchoolCounselor #Disney #InsideOut2
We've made it to June! In this episode, the #CandidCounselors reflect on our counseling programs - the highlights, lowlights, and "next right things" as we close out the school year and path into the summer! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor #Podcast
Tune in for a candid conversation with #SCOY24 Dr. Diana Virgil! In this episode, we discuss her SCOY journey, her school community, and many of pieces that make her uniquely "Diana". Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselingLife #SchoolCounseling #SchoolCounselors #Podcast
The ending or transitioning of relationships can bring up a lot of feelings for everyone involved! In this episode, we discuss tips and strategies to successfully manage the conclusion of your ounseling relationships. Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselingLife
We had a great time at the Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference (EBSCC) last month, so we wanted to share our highlights! Take a listen and let us know what resonates. Definitely consider attending next year! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselingLife
It can be difficult to keep up with recent research in the school counseling field! So, we had a candid chat with ASCA's Director of Research and Marketing to help us make sense of recent updates. We also leveraged her background in business news editing and journalism to explore important tips and strategies for school counselors to use with the media! Take a listen and let us know what you found helpful! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselingLife #SchoolCounselors #Podcast
Ready to get ookie spookie?! In this episode, we discuss the “Sunday Scaries” and our strategies to combat this weekend nuisance! We provide some practical tips to start your week off focused, empowered, and more relaxed! Tune in and let us know what resonates! #SchoolCounselorLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselors
Counseling students can be challenging on its own... but what happens when you add parents/guardians into the mix?! In this episode, we discuss our favorite strategies for counseling families and what we've learned along the way! Take a listen and let us know what strategies have worked for you. #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor #Podcast #SchoolCounselorsLife
Time to get candid! In this episode, we discuss why we've both pursued therapy as adults and how it has supported our work as school counselors. Whether you're "therapy curious" or far along on your therapeutic journey, they're is something for everyone. Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselors #Podcast #SchoolCounselorLife
In this episode, we explore imposter syndrome and the ways in which it has impacted our professional lives! This is definitely one of our most candid episodes to-date! Tune in and let us know what resonates! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #ImposterSyndrome #SchoolCounselorLife
In this episode, we talk about something that Olivia calls, “one of the favorite things” about her job! We sit down with Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, founder and CEO of Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) to discuss what girls are going through today.
ROX studies girls’ unique experiences and uses that research to develop resources and programming to help girls use their voice, rule their experiences, and gain their confidence. Whether you’re looking to be an ally to girls and women in your life or thinking about becoming a ROX facilitator (like Olivia), this episode is for you!
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It's time to get candid on implicit (or unconscious) bias. In this episode, we explore how bias has shown up in our work and strategies to cope with and reduce unconscious bias moving forward. We also opened up about the types of unconscious bias we have received as counselors and SCOYs. Take a listen and let us know what resonates! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife
That's a wrap on 2023! In this episode, we discuss our personal/professional highs and lows from the year and what we're looking forward to in 2-0-2-4!!! Happy New Year!!! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife
Winter Break is upon us! In this episode, we discuss the unique challenges the counselors face over break and how to make the most of the time away from school. Near the end, we also #KeepItCandid on both of our recent brushes with social media chaos and vitriol! Take a listen! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors
We're almost to the mid-year point! On this episode, we reflect on our counseling programs' successes and obstacles from first semester and where we're going from here! Take a listen and share some program reflections of your own! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife
In this episode, we recap our recent #CandidCoRoadShow and dive into strategies to support students (and ourselves) as we path into the fall/winter breaks. We also take aim at the recent #MeanGirls #BlackFriday ad in which Lindsay Lohan's character becomes a #spoiler GUIDANCE counselor?! Take a listen and sound-off! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife
In honor of National Career Development Month, the #CandidCounselors dive into our approaches to post-secondary readiness and what that looks like in our school counseling programs. Take a listen! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
With #SpookySeason in full swing, the #CandidCounselors decided to do a lil' Disney villain SHOWDOWN! Were you #TeamUrsula? #TeamScar? Did your favorite villain get axed in an early round? Sound-off in the comments! (Bonus: We did a live #PumpkinSpiceLatte taste test! Listen in for all that good Liv #haterade! Lmao!) #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselors #SchoolCounselingLife
In this episode, the #CandidCounselors explore what it means to be school counselors working at different grade levels! We get to dispel myths, offer insights, and pay respect to the ways in which the work may vary across elementary, middle, and high school! We also offer a lil' spooky teaser for things to come from the Candid Counselors near the end of the episode! Stay tuned!!! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselorLife
From "Freaks and Geeks" to "Glee" and "Legally Blonde", we discussed several tv and movie portrayals of school counselors - the good-ish, the bad, and definitely the ugly! 2023 National School Counselor of the Year Finalist Dr. Beth Ruff joined us for this chat and she came ready with over 15 examples! Phew! We may need a part two, but for now, take a listen and let us know what you think! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #School Counselors #SchoolCounselingLife
Oof. In this episode, the #CandidCounselors discuss self-care and strategies to maintain your wellness as we all transition back to school! We also spring some candid questions on the each other for the first time in a few episodes! Messy, but fun! Tune in and let us know what wellness strategies you're implementing this season! #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselor #SCOY19 #SCOY21
Welcome back to school!! Looking for tips to continue building your counseling program? GREAT! The #CandidCounselors sat down with Deirdra Hawkes ASCA's Director of Programs and Advocacy and she shared TONS of useful nuggets!!! Let us know what you found helpful! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #ASCAShares
On the literal (and figurative) heels of #TheBarbieMovie premiere, the #CandidCounselors sit down to discuss what made the movie so special and how we can apply the movie's lessons to gender dynamics in the school counseling profession! All from #Barbieland (and the "real world") are welcome! #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife #SCOY19 #SCOY21
Highlights, lowlights, and learning nuggets! On this episode, we briefly recap our experiences at #ASCA23 and where we go from here. Shoutouts galore!!! Take a listen and let us know if you resonate with any of our thoughts! #CandidCounselors #SchoolCounselorLife #SchoolCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21
In this episode, the #CandidCounselors discuss their journeys into state leadership and explore several pros/cons of volunteering at this level (with additional insights from some of our listeners!) We close out with advice for counselors interested in getting (or staying) involved as state leaders! Take a listen and any additional pieces of wisdom in the comments! #SCOY19 #SCOY21 #SchoolCounselors
In this episode, we breakdown the results from our "Disney S.E.L. Showdown" and explore why Disney is so special to us to begin with! Take a listen and get it on the magic! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21
We had a blast talking with Dr. Jill Cook, the Executive Director of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)!!! She got candid on the current state of the school counseling profession and where we hope to go from here. Take a listen and let us know what you found helpful! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21
Summer is here!!! It's a great time to relax, recharge, and reinvest in your school counseling practice!!! In this episode, we talk professional development strategy and how to make the most out of your summer learning! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21
The countdown to summer has begun! So, let's take a moment to reflect on ways that we can support ourselves and our school community as we navigate this exciting (and challenging) transition! #CandidCounselors #SCOY19 #SCOY21
Do you ever feel like you have to have it all figured it out for everyone always?! SO DO WE!!! In this episode of #CandidCounselors, we explore perfectionism in school counseling and how we our navigating it in both cute and candid ways!!! #SCOY19 #SCOY21
As anti-LGBTQAI+ bills targeting education spaces are proposed in states around the country, the #CandidCounselors talk challenges, successes, and ongoing strategies they have used to support their students with marginalized gender and sexual identities. A dollop or two of cute… and a whole lot of candid!
On this episode, the #CandidCounselors put 2023 Georgia School Counselor of the Year, John Nwosu, on the #HotSeat! We discuss counseling in politically precarious situations, quarter life crises, #HarryPotter, John's ongoing video game feud with Brian and MORE! It's a packed podcast! Put on your sorting hat and give us a listen.
Job season is upon us! Whether you're looking to transition between school counseling positions or trying to land your first one, we've got some cute and candid tips for you! Listen and let us know what you found helpful!
In this episode, the #CandidCounselors have a very special guest on the inaugural Candid Counselor Hot Seat episode! Listen in as Meredith Draughn, ASCA's 2023 School Counselor of the Year, gets cute and candid with us!
In this episode, the #CandidCounselors talk "Hairspray" the musical (cute) and saviorism in the school counseling profession (candid!) Is the math mathing? Listen and find out! #SchoolCounselor #SchoolCounselorLife
CandidCounselors is back for Episode 2! This time, we kept it "cute and candid" on advocacy and National School Counseling Week 2023! We also put each other on the 🔥hot seat🔥 with a candid question or two… 😮💨🫠🤭! Scandalous! Be sure to like and subscribe!
Listen to National School Counselors of the Year Olivia Carter and Brian Coleman talk fun, failure, and finding your way as a school counselor. Come for the learning and stay for the laughs! New content will drop every two weeks or so on Sunday mornings. Let us know what you think! Like and subscribe!