Candid Counselors

Candid Counselors Ep. 38: School Counseling Mentorship

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 37: Inside Out 2 Recap

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 36: EOY Program Review

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 35: Interview w/ Dr. Diana Virgil #SCOY24

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 34: Ending Counseling Relationships

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 33: EBSCC Recap

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 32: Research Update with ASCA

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 31: Sunday Scaries

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 30: Counseling Families

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

Candid Counselors Ep. 29: Why Therapy?!

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