From Plains To Peaks, Counselors Speak
From Plains To Peaks, Counselors Speak
Podcast Description
This show is the brain child of the Colorado School Counselor Association. From Plains to Peaks, provides a space for all things school counselor. Our hope is to make connections with folks around our state and beyond. Provide some education, provoke some thought, engage in meaningful conversations from our point of view, and to bring some levity to our ever challenging yet very rewarding work in the field of education. There’s a lot that goes in to be a school counsellor in Colorado – we don’t leap into action when times get tough, we’re there for the good times too. So join us as we experience together – From Plains to Peak - Counsellor’s Speak.
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This podcast delves into various topics pertinent to school counseling, including ethical dilemmas, advocacy for student needs, and the significance of self-care. Notable episodes explore themes such as financial assistance for students with Chris Lindsey, navigating policies with Michelle Zinser, and supporting gifted education with Guinevere Husic, emphasizing the multifaceted roles and responsibilities of school counselors.
This show is the brain child of the Colorado School Counselor Association.
From Plains to Peaks, provides a space for all things school counselor.
Our hope is to make connections with folks around our state and beyond.
Provide some education, provoke some thought, engage in meaningful conversations from our point of view, and to bring some levity to our ever challenging yet very rewarding work in the field of education.
There’s a lot that goes in to be a school counsellor in Colorado – we don’t leap into action when times get tough, we’re there for the good times too.
So join us as we experience together – From Plains to Peak – Counsellor’s Speak.
Currently serving as the Project AWARE coordinator for District 11, Maddy has been involved with the Colorado School Counselor Association (CSCA) since 2021. She began as an emerging leader and now chairs the PR committee, managing social media and highlighting the association’s important work.
Maddy discusses her creative approach to elementary school counseling, including innovative programs like “Personal Space Camp” and using heart rate watches to help students understand emotional regulation. She emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with administrators and prioritizing student well-being.
The conversation delves into the challenges of school counseling, including managing compassion fatigue and maintaining self-care. Maddy candidly shares her own experiences with burnout and the importance of seeking help, offering advice to new counselors that their work is a marathon, not a sprint.
Her recent trip to Washington, D.C. to honor school counselors of the year and her commitment to supporting students shine through in this inspiring interview.
Here are some resources Maddie sent to add for her notes:
IHT (Heart Rate Watches) https://ihtusa.com/
Random Acts of Kindness https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/
Teacher’s Encyclopedia of Behavior Management Amazon Link
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