Candid Counselors

Candid Counselors Ep. 63: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Reunion Recap

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

Candid Counselors Episode 62: Getting Candid on Spirituality

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 61: Work Besties

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 60: S.W.O.T. Analysis

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 59: Public Speaking

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

Candid Counselors Ep.58: Lessons Learned from RuPaul's Drag Race

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 57: Responsibility Awareness Month w/Responsibility.org

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 56: Co-Regulation

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 55: The Elusive Lunch Break

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 54: Parent/Guardian Workshops

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