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My 4 Best Pieces of Advice for High School Counseling Interns [Episode 25]

Here's What to Expect In This Episode:

In Episode 25, I chronicle my personal practicum and internship experiences with a walk down memory lane… specifically deep-diving into an influential supervisor mentorship that pushed me completely outside of my comfort zone.

Then we jump into 4 tips that culminate my best advice for high school counseling interns after (obviously) being an intern, supervising interns, and being a teammate to those who have also taken interns under their wing.

Be sure to take 30 seconds or less and CLICK HERE to leave a voice memo with YOUR best advice for high school counseling interns! I want to feature your tips on an upcoming episode of the podcast!

Topics Covered in This Episode:

A reflection on my time as a school counseling intern in elementary, middle, and high school settings
My most influential supervisor and how she revolutionized my internship experience
Why being pushed (read: forced) while scared during my internship prepared me for my future career
Honest reflections on my personal internship experiences
Why you should treat your internship as one big job interview
How other co-workers and co-counselors can have an influence on your potential job opportunities after your internship is over
Why taking initiative and rejecting passivity is the number one trait a high school counseling intern can have
Why asking questions is key
How questions can spur on really great and honest conversations with your supervisor and other co-counselors
Do more of what makes you nervous
Don’t wait… just act
Make a list of what you want to accomplish in your internship… from experiences to specific populations you want to work with
Don’t get comfortable just “shadowing” a supervisor- dive in and add every experience possible to your resume