SCOPE: School Counselor Opportunities and Professional Engagement

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 and how to address barriers t

Have you ever been curious about being an International School Counselor? Jennifer Melton shares her experience of 13 years working in International [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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. [email protected]

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. [email protected]

Hear tips and interventions on how to introduce restorative and trauma responsive work to your administrators and staff. [email protected]

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. [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 and performing of emotionally t