Tejas Counselor
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Ever wanted to speak with a counselor for five minutes but just never found the time? The time has come. Tejas Counselor will take you into the world of school counseling in a daily five-minute podcast.
Tejas Counselor
3y ago
In today's episode, Jim discusses Zoom Fatigue and ways to feel a little more comfortable with communicating in our time of social distancing.
Thanks for listening and you catch all previous podcasts at www.tejascounselor.com ..read more
Tejas Counselor
3y ago
In today's episode, Jim discusses his 10 tips to not only survive but thrive as a school counselor in this crazy, online learning environment. Here are the 10 tips plus two bonus tips.
1. Focus on what you can do rather than what you can’t.
2. Protect yourself. Use a Google voice number instead of your private phone, but continue to call and communicate with your kids.
3. Develop or update your list of community resources. Develop a mental health page.
4. Use video -- Chat or youtube, this is a way to get in front of the kids.
5. Take the top off the thunderstorm.
6. It OK to not know. Try new ..read more
Tejas Counselor
3y ago
In today’s episode, Jim discusses nine reasons why Uno is such a great card game to play with kids. He also gives you the one thing that you should be focusing on during these uncertain times and he also tells you where he has been for the past few months.
The nine reasons why Uno is a great game to play with kids.
1. Cards are lot like kids. They come in all shapes and sizes
2. You are only one card from winning or losing
3. You better learn to adjust
4. Don’t be content. Things change quickly
5. Settle the ground rules in advance
6. Be humble, but still talk a little trash
7. You can tell a ..read more
Tejas Counselor
3y ago
In today’s episode, Jim discusses how to teach kids to about winning school and understanding some of those unwritten rules. He also talks about how a photo frame is a great self-care tip. You can catch all previous episodes at www.tejascounselor.com ..read more
Tejas Counselor
3y ago
Here are my top 10 tips for school counselors to energize 2020. We also visit Jim's book club to talk about Lisa Johnson's book "Creatively Productive" and talk a little about taking care of yourself in the new year. You can catch all my podcasts at www.tejascounselor.com ..read more
Tejas Counselor
3y ago
In today’s episode, Jim discusses using the A,B,C organizational method to help him get more done. Hope you enjoyed today’s episode. You can catch all past episodes at www.tejascounselor.com ..read more
Tejas Counselor
3y ago
In this audio-only episode, Jim talks about finishing the year off on a positive note by working hard, staying focused, getting rest and working with kids. You can catch all of Jim’s previous episodes at www.tejascounselor.com ..read more
Tejas Counselor
3y ago
In today’s episode, Jim discusses how he uses Google products to help build Executive Function in himself and the kids. He also talks about taking the first steps to developing Executive Function skills with students. Hope you enjoyed today’s episode. You can catch all past episodes at www.tejascounselor.com ..read more
Tejas Counselor
3y ago
In today’s episode, Jim discusses staying focused when you have no focus. He also talks about bringing the real world into your counseling office and his self-care tip is about 'Assuming Positive Intent." Hope you enjoyed today’s episode. You can catch all past episodes at www.tejascounselor.com ..read more
Tejas Counselor
3y ago
In today’s episode, Jm discusses improving your presentations by using video and talks about "The Coddling of the American Mind." Hope you enjoyed today’s episode. You can catch all past episodes at www.tejascounselor.com ..read more