HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR KICKSTART

Helping brand new and transitioning high school counselors stop second-guessing themselves and start the school year with confidence, clarity, and systems that work.

SAY NO MORE - I'M IN! 🎧

LET ME GUESS...

You're ready to make an impact on high school students, but you're also feeling the weight and responsibility of the role.

 

The roadmap I wish I had when I was nervous about:

  • Helping students graduate on time without dropping the ball
  • Handling crisis situations without panic
  • Navigating pushback from administrators, teachers, and parents
  • Managing imposter syndrome like a high school counselor who just KNOWS what to do
  • Showing up on Day 1 without a plan

YOUR FIRST YEAR SURVIVAL GUIDE

You nailed your interview. Secured your dream job. What the heck do you do next? How do you know where to go from here?

Imagine a shortcut through the overwhelm with a guide that takes you through the step-by-step of what needs to happen AFTER you get the job.

Prioritize the right things as you're getting prepped for your new year.

Get the exact roadmap you need to support you as you're setting up your office and multitasking through back-to-school season.

INTRODUCING THE...

The 8-episode private podcast that'll help you stop second-guessing yourself and start the year with confidence, clarity, and systems that work.

This your comprehensive survival kit for your beginning years as a high school counselor.

YES, I NEED THIS!

By the end of the High School Counselor Kickstart audio course, you will:

  • Save time and reduce overwhelm: You'll have clear, actionable steps to help manage your heavy workload, large caseload, and growing responsibilities without feeling like you're drowning. The life raft you didn't know you needed!
  • Prioritize students and yourself: You'll have a better grasp on identifying your students' growing needs while being mindful of your own mental health and well-being to sustain your busy pace.
  • Build your confidence and competence: You'll have the tools and strategies you need to build your knowledge, skills, and confidence to best support your high school students.
  • Streamline your processes and systems: You'll establish something that works for you in this season so that you're more effective and efficient. Less administrative tasks and more time with students!

 

HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE:

And you're seriously going to

love

 it all.

8 PRIVATE PODCAST EPISODES

With each episode being 15 minutes or less, you'll experience quick wins in areas like organization, advocacy, and key relationships.

WORKBOOK

A printable and digital workbook for reflecting and note-taking. One comprehensive notebook for the entire course. Easy to download and easy to reference when you need it. 

PD CERTIFICATE

Rack up your professional development points with a course that actually serves you in the day-to-day grind. Relevant PD for the new high school counselor!

FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTS

Scroll through and read the full transcript of the audio from each episode. Keyword search anything specific inside an episode that you're looking for!

BONUS: HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING CURRICULUM MAP

This exclusive bonus Excel sheet gives you a sample roadmap to plan out your year and a template to make it completely your own! 

BONUS: SAMPLE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

This bonus gives you a sample Google Form Student Needs Assessment and video tutorial on ideas for giving a meaningful and informative needs assessment for your program. 

WHO IS HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR KICKSTART FOR?

Helping you stop second-guessing yourself and start the school year with confidence, clarity, and systems that work.

  • A brand new high school counselor out of grad school who just signed their name on the dotted line
  • A counselor moving from elementary school to high school who feels like they're starting over
  • A counselor switching it up from middle school to high school for a change of scenery
  • A career changer who got thrown into this role a bit unexpectedly
  • A high school counselor coming back from an extended leave
  • High school counselors getting hired as school is getting started
  • Long term sub counselors before they take a permanent job
  • Transfers from one high school to another who need a refresher
GET HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR KICKSTART FOR JUST $54

RAVE REVIEWS

THIS DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN IMPOSSIBLE DREAM.

Swap your nervous energy for a powerful passion for your students where you'll use your role to truly make an impact.

THIS DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN IMPOSSIBLE DREAM.

Transform your nervous energy into a powerful passion for your students where you'll use your role to truly make an impact.

LET'S DIVE IN!

Did you listen to past podcast episodes to practice for your interview? Have you used a free resource I offered to get the job? It's time to take the next step.

 Everything you need all in one place!

FOR JUST $54 AND LESS THAN 2 HOURS, THIS IS CONFIDENCE BOOST JUST LANDED IN YOUR LAP.

Let me be your High School Counseling Hype Girl 🎉 and take you on your beginning high school counselor journey!

HIT PLAY AND GET STARTED NOW ▶️

Let's Talk Episodes

What are we going to learn?
EPISODE 1

Welcoming You Now That You Got the Job!

This podcast series is specifically designed for new and transitioning high school counselors, providing practical strategies and ideas to navigate the early years of your career with confidence.

Each episode is around 15 minutes or less, and the accompanying workbook offers additional resources and note-taking space.

Get ready to dive into topics like organization, advocacy, needs assessments, and more!

EPISODE 2

Pep Talking and Self Reflecting

In Episode 2, we'll explore the range of emotions that come with being a new counselor and embrace your role as a trusted leader in your school.

Learn the importance of having a seat at the table, advocating for your counseling department, and seeking support.

Reflect on your mission and values as a counselor and prioritize tasks that align with your goals.

EPISODE 3

Stepping Into Your New Role

This episode provides guidance for high school counselors stepping into a new role.

We discuss understanding your caseload, establishing your presence within the school community, familiarizing yourself with policies and procedures, and the importance of teamwork.

This episode is packed with practical advice to help you navigate this exciting journey.

EPISODE 4

Plotting Out Your Work Days

In Episode 4, we dive into what a typical day as a new school counselor might look like. From meetings with parents and students to paperwork and handling crises, we discuss the wide range of tasks and responsibilities you'll encounter.

I’ll offer practical tips for planning and organizing your day, as well as insights into managing parent interactions and building confidence in your role.

This episode will give you a clearer understanding of what to expect and how to navigate your daily routine as a high school counselor.

EPISODE 5

Setting Up Your Systems

Episode 5 discusses setting up systems for organization and efficiency in a high school counseling role.

We’ll cover a variety of topics such as managing email inboxes and digital files, using digital calendars and appointment scheduling tools, taking general and vague notes, using folders and binders for organization, and keeping notes on how to handle infrequent tasks.

I can’t stress enough the importance of finding systems that work for each individual and being adaptable as needs change!

EPISODE 6

Establishing Connections In Your School

High school counselors must build relationships with various key stakeholders, including front office staff, bookkeepers, attendance clerks, custodians, school resource officers, teachers, and administrators.

I’ll provide tips on how to initiate these connections and highlights the benefits of collaborating with each group.

Additionally, the episode addresses the significance of relationships when working as a solo counselor or as part of a team.

EPISODE 7

Encountering Pushback

If you haven’t heard it already, advocacy is extremely important for high school counselors! You have to establish credibility and confidence in your role over time.

In this episode, I’ll lay out my suggestions for you including observing, trying new things, and implementing changes gradually. The episode also touches on dealing with pushback from administrators, seasoned counselors, and parents while emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships and documenting interactions.

Let’s leverage the high school counselor role to be proactive in sharing the positive work you do.

EPISODE 8

Reflecting and Finding Continued Support

This episode concludes our audio course with a recap of the topics covered and encourages you to reflect on your progress.

We highlight some of the high points of the course like the importance of establishing relationships, dealing with roadblocks, and setting goals gradually.

In this episode, you’ll also find resources for continued learning, such as joining professional organizations, attending conferences, and pursuing specialized training certificates.

EPISODE 1

Welcoming You Now That You Got the Job!

This podcast series is specifically designed for new high school counselors, providing practical strategies and ideas to navigate the early years of your career with confidence.

Each episode is around 15 minutes or less, and the accompanying workbook offers additional resources and note-taking space.

Get ready to dive into topics like organization, advocacy, needs assessments, and more!

EPISODE 2

Pep Talking and Self Reflecting

In Episode 2, we'll explore the range of emotions that come with being a new counselor and embrace your role as a trusted leader in your school.

Learn the importance of having a seat at the table, advocating for your counseling department, and seeking support.

Reflect on your mission and values as a counselor and prioritize tasks that align with your goals.

EPISODE 3

Stepping Into Your New Role

This episode provides guidance for high school counselors stepping into a new role.

We discuss understanding your caseload, establishing your presence within the school community, familiarizing yourself with policies and procedures, and the importance of teamwork.

This episode is packed with practical advice to help you navigate this exciting journey.

EPISODE 4

Plotting Out Your Work Days

In Episode 4, we dive into what a typical day as a new school counselor might look like. From meetings with parents and students to paperwork and handling crises, we discuss the wide range of tasks and responsibilities you'll encounter.

I’ll offer practical tips for planning and organizing your day, as well as insights into managing parent interactions and building confidence in your role.

This episode will give you a clearer understanding of what to expect and how to navigate your daily routine as a high school counselor.

EPISODE 5

Setting Up Your Systems

Episode 5 discusses setting up systems for organization and efficiency in a high school counseling role.

We’ll cover a variety of topics such as managing email inboxes and digital files, using digital calendars and appointment scheduling tools, taking general and vague notes, using folders and binders for organization, and keeping notes on how to handle infrequent tasks.

I can’t stress enough the importance of finding systems that work for each individual and being adaptable as needs change!

EPISODE 6

Establishing Connections In Your School

High school counselors must build relationships with various key stakeholders, including front office staff, bookkeepers, attendance clerks, custodians, school resource officers, teachers, and administrators.

I’ll provide tips on how to initiate these connections and highlights the benefits of collaborating with each group.

Additionally, the episode addresses the significance of relationships when working as a solo counselor or as part of a team.

EPISODE 7

Encountering Pushback

If you haven’t heard it already, advocacy is extremely important for high school counselors! You have to establish credibility and confidence in your role over time.

In this episode, I’ll lay out my suggestions for you including observing, trying new things, and implementing changes gradually. The episode also touches on dealing with pushback from administrators, seasoned counselors, and parents while emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships and documenting interactions.

Let’s leverage the high school counselor role to be proactive in sharing the positive work you do.

EPISODE 8

Reflecting and Finding Continued Support

This episode concludes our audio course with a recap of the topics covered and encourages you to reflect on your progress.

We highlight some of the high points of the course like the importance of establishing relationships, dealing with roadblocks, and setting goals gradually.

In this episode, you’ll also find resources for continued learning, such as joining professional organizations, attending conferences, and pursuing specialized training certificates.

CHECK OUT THESE EXCLUSIVE BONUSES!

  • BONUS 1: High School Counseling Curriculum Map- This editable Excel sheet comes with a framework and a blank template to plan your year. A third tab gives counselors a way to organize their annual tasks. Video tutorial included.
  • BONUS 2: Sample Student Needs Assessment- This editable Google Form is an editable student survey with a video tutorial walk through and step-by-step of how to create intentional questions and what to do after the survey is complete. 

How did we get here?

 

This audio course was born out of a gap I saw in high school counselors having between grad school and getting that first job.

I had a lot of resources available to help get the job, lots of "one off" resources to use every day, and even a membership for long-term professional learning and support... but nothing for that moment right after you got the job.  

I love podcasting over on High School Counseling Conversations, and I knew an audio course would be the right solution for busy high school counselors who needed the option to multitask to get something like this done. 

So let's celebrate your new role and take the next steps in your journey together! I hope I get to be in your Airpods at some point this year!

Love, Lauren — Counselor Clique

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HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR KICKSTART

  • 8 binge-worthy, private podcast episodes to consume content from anywhere
  • Printable and digital workbook for taking notes, setting goals, and planning your next steps
  • 2-hour personalized PD certificate for continued learning hours
  • Complete text transcripts of each podcast episode
  • BONUS: High School Counseling Curriculum Map and tutorial video
  • BONUS: Sample Student Needs Assessment and tutorial video
GET HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR KICKSTART FOR JUST $54