Principled Purpose Counseling

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Principled Purpose Counseling is a podcast for school counselors, educators, and administrators who believe that students thrive when they feel secure, connected and regulated. Rooted in trauma informed care, restorative practices and neuroscience, each episode explores how adults can support student well-being, respond with curiosity and strengthen school systems. At Principled Purpose we believe that counselors and other school professionals are uniquely positioned to shape student experiences at school for the better.

Episodes

  1. Oct 5

    "Just Stop Yelling!" Training our nervous systems to lead with calm

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. We all have choices as we interact with others, to do what we've always done and what feels easy. Sometimes what we've always done is not only hurting us but hurting those around us. In this episode we will get a mini science lesson on the brain and the body on what happens when we yell and how to be more intentional about choosing a different path. Sources: Dr. Lori Desautels https://revelationsineducation.com Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com

    "Just Stop Yelling!" Training our nervous systems to lead with calm

  2. Sep 21

    The School Counselor and Administrator Relationship

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. From Role Confusion to Strategic Partnerships. Make the most out of your relationship with your Administrator. A strong working relationship between school counselors and administrators is essential for implementing a comprehensive school counseling program and boosting student success. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/22407831-42f9-46da-8fe9-f5ffb64ee285/asca-research-report-admin.pdf

    The School Counselor and Administrator Relationship

  3. Aug 16

    Counselors NOT Therapists: How School Counselors can be therapeutic without operating outside of their scope

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Caprara, G. V., Fida, R., Vecchione, M., Del Bove, G., Vecchio, G. M., Barbaranelli, C., & Bandura, A. (2008). Longitudinal analysis of the role of perceived self-efficacy for self-regulated learning in academic continuance and achievement. Journal of Educational Psychology, 100(3), 525–534. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.100.3.525

    Counselors NOT Therapists: How School Counselors can be therapeutic without operating outside of their scope

  4. Jul 31

    Supporting others through difficult times using the 6 guiding principles of trauma informed care

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode we explore how to support others through the 6 guiding principles of trauma informed care. https://www.neurosequential.com/ourteam https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com

    Supporting others through difficult times using the 6 guiding principles of trauma informed care

  5. Jul 21

    Safe, Not Soft: Balancing Compassion and Expectation in Schools

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode I recount a recent conversation with a colleague about one of SAMHSA's Six Guiding Principles-Safety. We explore what SAFETY really means and how it can lead to better relationships and more accountability.

    Safe, Not Soft: Balancing Compassion and Expectation in Schools

  6. Jul 19

    First Year Counselor Testimony

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this episode of Principled Purpose Counseling I interview a year one Counselor who struggled to find her place in the school counseling world. You'll hear her real experiences trying to implement her training in an existing school climate and culture that presented a few challenges. Hopefully, you leave inspired to find your purpose in this field and are better equipped as you learn what you might expect. www.principledpurpose.org

    First Year Counselor Testimony
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Principled Purpose Counseling is a podcast for school counselors, educators, and administrators who believe that students thrive when they feel secure, connected and regulated. Rooted in trauma informed care, restorative practices and neuroscience, each episode explores how adults can support student well-being, respond with curiosity and strengthen school systems. At Principled Purpose we believe that counselors and other school professionals are uniquely positioned to shape student experiences at school for the better.

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