I love sharing ideas, tips, and advice about all things related to school counseling. But nothing excites me more than the energy, enthusiasm, and fresh perspective of new high school counselors! They’re full of ideas and ready to hit the ground running. So if you’re a new high school counselor wondering, “What do I need to know before the school year begins?”—this episode is for you.

Starting out in this role can feel overwhelming, so in today’s episode, I’m sharing four must-listen podcast episodes specifically for new high school counselors. Each one highlights a different aspect of school counseling and includes a short clip with practical advice or a helpful idea to consider.

This podcast is a way for me to support school counselors, especially those who are just getting started or looking for fresh ideas, whether it’s for running small groups or using data effectively. So if you're new to the role, be sure to check out these four episodes to help you feel more confident and prepared heading into the fall.

Resources Mentioned:

• Resource: High School Planning Mega Bundle
• Resource: School Counselor Beginning of the Year Presentation
• Resource: Bulletin Board Bundle 2
• Free Resource: New Counselor Podcast Playlist
• Resource: High School Counselor Kickstart Audio Course
• Podcast: Episode 32, Back to School Tips for High School Counselors: Office Prep
• Podcast: Episode 73, What I Wish I Knew as a Beginning High School Counselor
• Podcast: Episode 72, Don’t Make These Mistakes as a New High School Counselor (and What to Do Instead!)
• Podcast: Episode 22, A Pep Talk for New High School Counselors
• Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts

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