The Sounding Board
Welcome to 'The Sounding Board Podcast,' your essential platform for school counseling insights and strategies, proudly presented by the Utah School Counselors Association (USCA). Our podcast is your trusted resource for expert advice, best practices, and inspiring stories in the field of school counseling.
Join us as we explore critical topics in education, such as academic achievement, student mental health, college readiness, and career exploration. 'The Sounding Board Podcast' is your go-to source for actionable ideas and practical solutions.
Our mission is to empower school counselors and educators to create brighter educational pathways, enhance student well-being, and foster personal growth. Whether you're a seasoned counselor or passionate about education, our podcast equips you with the tools and knowledge to make a positive impact on the lives of students.
Tune in and be part of our commitment to elevate the importance of school counseling in education. Discover innovative strategies, connect with fellow educators, and stay updated on the latest trends in the school counseling field.
'The Sounding Board Podcast': Where School Counselors Share Ideas.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 129
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
S5 E3: Teaching Emotional Literacy
Today, Nate, Elise, and Jeana talk about emotional literacy and how we as counselors can teach it and live it in the classes and schools we serve.
S5 E2: Chatting with a district official about counseling in 2025
In this episode, Nate speaks with a counseling director about how the counseling profession has changed over time and how we've had to pivot and adapt as time has gone on. We talk about some recent …
S5 E1: Let's get ready to rumble!
2025 School year is here! Today on our season opener, Nate and the crew talk about how the first week of school looks and what we do as counselors to make it amazing!
S4E20 End of year checklist
This episode to end the year is short and sweet. Nate goes over the final to do's we should all have in order before we peace out for the summer. See you next season!
S4E19: Always learning!
On todays podcast we talk about how we as counselors are always learning and the wonderful counselor conferences we have access to. Give it a listen!
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S4 E18: Legislative Changes
In this episode, Nate goes over some of the most recent legislative changes and how they will affect how we do our job.
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S4 E17: Making a solid Tier 1 System
Today the team talks about how creating a Tier 1 system will acutally make your tier 2 and tier 3 intervetnions much smaller and easier. It's a great discussion with some great info.
S4 E16: Helping teachers thrive
As counselors we also are there to help our teachers in our buildings to thrive. Join Jeana and Nate as they talk about this on todays episode
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S4 E15: Breaking Cliques In Our Schools
In this episode of the sounding board, Nate talks about breaking down cliques and what we can do as school counselors to influence the school culture
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S4 E14: Blue Collar Comeback?
today we talk about how gen z is making blue collar careers cool again
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S4 E13: Let's talk changes to the Utah School Model
Today, Nate, Elise, and Jeanna talk to Bethany Marker from USBE about some new changes to the Utah school model
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S4 E12: Let's Talk About You Science
Today on the show, Nate interviews Kellie from You Science. You Science is a fantastic tool counselors can use to help students find their passion, see CTE certifications they align with, and muich …
S4 E11: Starting off 2025 all on the same page
In the first episode of the new year, Nate, Elise, and Jeana talk about how important it is that students understand what the expectations are, and how we can be consistent in our schools from admin…
S4 E10: How to enjoy your winter break
Today on the show, Nate talks about what we need to take care of before we leave for winter break so that we really enjoy our winter break. We also reflect a bit on 2024 and talk about some things w…
S4 E9: Great counselors need great associations
In this epsiode of the sounding board, we talk about why counselors need to be apart of great associations like USCA and ASCA and how great of an asset they are to us in our careers.
S4 E8: Calling CPS
On todays episode, Nate talks about when to call CPS, what it looks like when that call is made, what the process is, and how that can change the dynamic between counselors, kids, and parents
S4 E7: Helping kids with uncertainty this election cycle
Kids on both sides of the isle are feeling a lot of tension right now. As counselors, it's our job to be there for all of them. Today on the show, Nate, Elise, and Jeanna talk about what we can do t…
S4 E6: Ethics as a school counselor
Today on the show, Nate talks all abou ethics and give a simple step by step ladder on how to handle ethical delimnas as a school counselor
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S4E5: Let's talk about mindfulness
Today, Nate, Elise, and Jeanna talk about mindfullness and how we can impliment it into our practice as a school counselor.
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S4 E4: Let's talk about suicide prevention
In today's episode, Nate, Jeanna, and Elise talk about how they approach suicide prevention and mental health in their schools
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