Ep. 54: CSI Student Series 2| Becoming a School Counselor (Part 1) with Pia & Kenzie

02/01/22 • 37 min

CSI Vice President Pia von Strasser interviews fellow 2nd-year student Kenzie Mick about the challenging and rewarding process of becoming a school counselor. Some of the topics covered in part one of this conversation include: -Choosing a professional path -Systemic approaches to school counseling -Expectations for internship vs. reality of the experience -Practicing patience and flexibility -Integrating into a school community -Collaborating with school administrators and stakeholders -Working in an elementary school setting -Delivering classroom guidance lessons -Creating a sense of belonging for students For more information about the M.A. Counseling Program at Wake Forest University, visit: https://counseling.graduate.wfu.edu/ Music Credit: “Voyage” by Ikson

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Ep. 53: CSI Student Series 2| Introducing Pia, Paris, Janna, & Katie

Second-year students and Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counseling Honor Society Officers Pia von Strasser (Vice President), Paris Coleman(President), Janna Byrd (Secretary), and Katie Veraldi(Treasurer) sit down (virtually) to discuss their experiences studying counseling at Wake Forest University and share their goals for future episodes of the second CSI Student Series. Discussion topics include: -Why the hosts chose to study counseling at Wake Forest -Diverse paths to the counseling profession -Current professional interests and future career goals -Practicing self-compassion as a student and clinician For more information about the M.A. Counseling Program at Wake Forest University, visit: https://counseling.graduate.wfu.edu/ Music Credit: “Voyage” by Ikson

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Ep. 55: CSI Student Series 2| Becoming a School Counselor (Part 2) with Pia & Kenzie

CSI Vice President Pia von Strasser interviews fellow 2nd-year student Kenzie Mick about the challenging and rewarding process of becoming a school counselor. Some of the topics covered in part two of this conversation include: -Differences between elementary, middle, and high school settings -Identifying and addressing educational barriers -Advocating for appropriate school counselor roles and tasks -Educating parents about how school counselors can best support student wellness -Reflecting on the prevalence and impact of school violence -Simplified approaches to self-care -Reasons to consider a career in school counseling -Current social media trends For more information about the M.A. Counseling Program at Wake Forest University, visit: https://counseling.graduate.wfu.edu/ Music Credit: “Voyage” by Ikson