My #1 School Counselor Podcast
The School for School Counselor’s podcast is my go-to for professional podcasts. Steph Johnson and her team do an AMAZING job in providing school counselors all around the world with authentic, research based topics that we need to know about and some I didn’t even know I needed!
Thank you team at SSC for keeping me company on my commutes to and from work and inspiring me to be the best counselor I can be!!
- JannersE
- Jan. 8, 2024
Support for a new school counselor
Always look forward to listening each week- usually while I’m at home doing the dishes🙂
As a new school counselor, I have found the podcast to be a good balance of bringing to light our day to day hurdles while still reassuring, we as listeners of our professional skills and best intentions we have for our students. Often listening to the podcast is the only time I hear praise or confirmation for the work and devoted time I put into my counseling program. Thank you Steph!
- CJB083184
- Jan. 7, 2024
Old Dogs, New Tricks
As a School Counselor of 17 years in Texas, I continue to learn, grow, and feel supported by your Podcast.
We are in an Island sometimes on our campuses and it’s nice to feel that connection with others.
It’s great encouragement at a time where our jobs are so needed, yet at times doubted and under supported.
Please keep up the great work!
- Local Customer Family
- Nov. 19, 2023
Love this show
Thank you for creating a show that tells how it is. You manage to cover how it feels to be a school counselor in a REAL way; dealing with unsupportive families, burnt out faculty members and children struggling with depression and anxiety. Times are tough and I love being a school counselor—this podcasts helps me stay motivated to focus on the aspects of the job I love!
- Janester4
- Nov. 14, 2023
Nailed it!
I have been a School Counselor for 15 years and feeling a bit burnt out. Your podcast validated how I was feeling, gave me useful tools, and it just felt great to find a like minded podcast.
- Fyrwife12
- Nov. 11, 2023
Thank you!
I am a student in the process of getting my school counseling certification as well as a middle school teacher, and I came across your podcast and love all of the information you talk about on your podcast. Whenever I am grading papers or getting my classroom ready in the morning I am listening to your pod cast. Thank you for this podcast it has been very insightful and helpful!
- k.summers
- Oct. 9, 2023
Spot on!
I am so thankful for this podcast. I’ve been a school counselor for 16 years but I find this podcast validating, empowering and so helpful. So much of it resonates with me and I learn new ideas that are so useful. Please keep making them!
- Kimila M
- Oct. 3, 2023
Beyond grateful
This podcast, and all of the resources School for School Counselors offers, are game changing. I am in my second year of getting back in the field of School Counseling, 15 years after graduating. Needless to say I’ve had A LOT to learn, and for awhile got lost in all the noise out there. But since finding this podcast, Steph is my #1 guide. Everything is explained so clearly, and with such a realistic perspective, and tons of empathy. I am just incredibly grateful to be able to absorb all the knowledge and insight!
- Reba1976
- Sept. 28, 2023
THANK YOU
This is the PD I’ve needed for YEARS! I feel seen and I’m learning more in this podcast than most grad classes I had. PLEASE keep the content coming. Listener for life here! I let everyone that will listen about this podcast! Love you!
- Sam Charmo
- July 26, 2023
Exactly what I’ve needed
I’m still in school for counseling but I’ve been a teacher for 15 years and I can easily see the disconnect between what I’m taught and what I think the actual experience will be like. I am so comforted by their realness here, but their transparency and honesty. I feel incredibly understood and supported and I’m encouraged as I set out as a brand new school counselor this fall (even though I’m still in school). I am learning so much from this podcast and feel so grateful for this realistic window into the world I’m entering. Thank you!
- Heidimus
- July 21, 2023
Great listen, wonderful podcast
Steph strikes a balance between informative and engaging, making complex topics accessible. This podcast truly serves as a compass for navigating the multifaceted world of school counseling. - Ash & The Capsho Team
- AshCapsho
- July 14, 2023
Spot on!
One of my absolute favorite finds this summer! If you are like me and always searching for relatable information, look no further! I stumbled upon this gem of a podcast recently and it has quickly become my go-to source for insightful and down-to-earth content. Steph is engaging, relatable, and easy to understand.
The wealth of knowledge she has shared along with the topics covered left me wanting more! So, now I'm not only a listener but have joined the Facebook groups along with the School for School Counselors Mastermind program and can't wait to attend the Best Year Ever workshop!
Thank you for sharing and providing a space for School Counselors everywhere to hone their craft and be their best self!
- chetandamy
- July 14, 2023
Super practical
Love SFSC podcast and school counselors supports. Very practical and down to earth as well as evidence-based information.
Thanks so much!
- vitalearth
- June 9, 2023
ADHD
I loved this podcast. So informative. I’m a year 2 counselor but also a parent of an ADHD student. This was really good
- Stacys25
- June 5, 2023
In awe!!!
I am a new counselor and I’m obsessed with this podcast!! I’m so glad I have found School for School Counselors! I have been listening to this podcast too and from work (I have a 3hr round trip). Even as a new counselor I can relate so much to the topics being discussed, and I’m learning so much as well…more than I learned in school that I actually can use on the job. It is so calming to get to hear my thoughts being spoken and to know I’m not alone! Thank you School for School Counselors, you’re amazing!! 💜
- Lilc0016
- May 24, 2023
Real Podcast for Read School Counselors
I have been a school counselor for 7 years in a large urban district with 153,000 students and this podcast is gold! It has helped me feel seen, supported, and it has given expertise from someone with experience in our field. Sometimes, being a school counselor can feel like a lonely, misunderstood role, and when I found this podcast in November 2022 - I felt supported and encouraged! I look forward to it every Monday! As someone who is a lifelong learner, I love the knowledge, tips, ideas and experience shared through this podcast. I have recommended it to our Counseling Services department coordinators to inform their practice as they lead school counselors in our district. It has helped me as I mentor beginning school counselors. Thank you!
- RioR0cks
- May 21, 2023
Even an old dog can learn new tricks!
Steph puts out strong and informative content for School Counselors old and new. As a lifelong learner, I always pick up something new. I appreciate her authenticity and ability to tackle topics that are relevant regardless of your grade level or State you work in. Give her a listen. Be prepared to learn and feel both seen and heard in your profession.
- Jeni veni
- May 11, 2023
This podcast saved this first-year counselor!
As a first-year counselor, I try to soak up as many resources as possible—which isn’t always easy. Steph helps navigate helpful vs. unhelpful content in a timely manner. She also reassures us each episode how important our work is, and that we’re doing a great job. I look forward to every episode! Thank you, Steph!
- podcast newb
- May 8, 2023
One of my new favorite things to do!
I am a first year school counselor. I have told multiple people close to me that I never knew what I signed up for in this position until I started it. Being a school counselor, you are so important to these students and staff members and that comes with a lot of pressure. I love this field of work for so many reasons and love all of the connections I’ve made in this first year, but I am completely mentally and emotionally drained every day when I go home. Listening to your podcast for the first time a couple weeks ago gave me a sense of validation that I have been missing in my life since before I began in the school months ago. I am a counselor of 380 students and I find myself helping as much and fast as I can, trying to do more and more, but never feeling caught up or like I can breath. Hearing that others feel the same has helped me so much because I thought I was alone in this. I’ve taken pointers from your self compassion podcast and have tried implementing those strategies, as well as finding more time for what I need. I contacted a colleague and now have a weekly scheduled time to discuss whatever we wish in a safe space together regarding our jobs. Thanks so much! I plan to continue to listen to your podcast during my lunch breaks and during my car rides to decompress.
- haybaybay11
- April 3, 2023
A priceless lifeline
I graduated with my masters in school counseling 9 years ago and then made the decision to stay home full-time with my young children. I’m now finally looking to begin my career and stumbled upon this podcast. I truly shudder to think about starting this crazy process without this podcast and the other resources offered by School for School Counselors. I can’t get enough of the amazing information I’m learning here. It’s research based, it’s practical, it’s encouraging and it’s REAL! I’m so thankful for this podcast and their Get the Job Program. Thank you!!
- Beward1551
- March 23, 2023
Wonderfully Helpful Podcast
I am a new school counselor and feel like a sponge constantly looking for more info to soak in. Finding this podcast was a blessing. Steph is real and helpful. She addresses what is really going on in our jobs as school counselors. The latest episode on self compassion is so good! I have listened to it twice to try to soak it all in.
The support and understanding I feel when listening to this podcast is so valuable.
- jvab96
- March 6, 2023
Thank you!
I find this podcast helpful and real. I always feel like I’m on an island by myself with being the only counselor in the school of 765 students not including pre-K. I have other school counselors that mention all of the great things that they do, but their schools are half the size. I’m happy that you’ve helped me keep that in perspective. Thank you!
- jriney1
- Jan. 16, 2023
Best school counseling podcast I listen to
Hi Steph,
I am a brand new counselor, graduated in December, and I found this podcast about 2 months ago. I have been catching up on the previous episodes and I really enjoy listening to your helpful advice especially as I was ending my masters program. I have a few other podcasts that I have either tried out or listen to on a regular basis but I look forward to new episodes from you the most. I like how you are practical and break information down for your listeners. Thank you again and can’t wait to learn more with you.
- cdpear08
- Jan. 11, 2023
Thank you!
The first episode I listened to was 27 and my goodness I feel seen! Thank you! I guess I’m working backward.
- Abethstew
- Dec. 28, 2022
Great Podcast…No matter what your experience is!
I love this podcast! It provides information on a variety of topics for school counselors at all levels. I have received some valuable information and always look forward to the next episode.
- KeliC11
- Dec. 9, 2022
Awesome Podcast!
I love this podcast! As a new school counselor, it has helped me navigate the profession and has helped me learn how to handle any problem that I needed guidance on. Thank you! :)
- caseyreneed
- Dec. 8, 2022
Loving this podcast!
I just found this podcast this fall! I am absolutely loving it. So helpful and resourceful. I feel like I have finally found a podcast that hits the nail on the head! I look forward every week to new episodes!
- MCraig-Morales
- Dec. 1, 2022
Awesome for Newbies
This podcast is great as a new counselor trying to learn the ways and how to my best self for students! Thank you!
- vlm426
- Nov. 30, 2022
So helpful
Steph has wonderful knowledge and experience. Her podcasts help me remember I’m not alone with the pressures of being a school counselor. I love the advice she gives because she’s lived it. Thanks for helping keep me motivated!
- Tracy M.Ed.
- Nov. 28, 2022
Steph is so wonderful!
I love all the insights I’ve gained from her! And when I’m struggling, listening to this podcast helps me reset!
- Laffinjen
- Nov. 28, 2022