Can you believe that in 150 episodes of this podcast, I've never taken a week off from releasing episodes? Well, the time has come! High School Counseling Conversations will be on an official break from November 2024-January 2025. I'll return with new episodes in February 2025.

While we're on break, I invite you to enjoy previous episodes (check out my favorite playlists below!). If you have a specific topic you're looking for, send me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique. Thank you for being a listener of the show!

Check Out These Podcast Playlists While We're on a Break:

• Advocacy: https://counselorclique.com/advocacyplaylist
• Reset for the New Year: https://counselorclique.com/resetplaylist
• Classroom Lessons: http://counselorclique.com/classroomplaylist
• College Readiness: https://counselorclique.com/collegeplaylist
• New Counselors: http://counselorclique.com/newcounselorplaylist
• Small Group Counseling: https://counselorclique.com/smallgroupplaylist

Resources Mentioned:

• Guest Episode Application: https://counselorclique.com/podcastguest
• Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts

Connect with Lauren:

• Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviews
• Visit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shop
• Send me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorclique
• Send me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.com
• Join the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.com

We talk about a lot of sensitive topics as school counselors, and today is no exception. We’re taking a deep dive into child sex trafficking. Heavy, I know. But with sex trafficking happening all around us, this just might be the conversation you never knew you needed to hear.

I’m joined by Krystal Nierman of Switch, an organization fighting to end sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Krystal shares what sex trafficking really looks like…and there’s a good chance it’s not what you think! Plus, you’ll hear how to spot the red flags among students, what to do if you suspect it’s happening, and actions we can take (and teach to others) to help prevent sex trafficking.

Be sure to check the links below for more valuable resources on this topic. This is something that could be affecting students at your own school in various ways, so keep asking questions and follow your gut if you feel like something is off. Share this episode with fellow counselors to help spread awareness around child sex trafficking!

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Resource: Editable Scholarship Spreadsheet - https://counselorclique.com/scholarship
• Switch Website: https://switchsc.org
• National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMC): https://www.missingkids.org/home
• Child Sex Trafficking: https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/trafficking
• Child Sexual Abuse Material: https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/csam
• National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE): https://endsexualexploitation.org

Connect with Lauren:

• Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviews
• Visit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shop
• Send me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorclique
• Send me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.com
• Join the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.com

Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode150

What do you do if a student tells you they’re pregnant? There’s a good chance you were asked this question during a job interview because it’s a situation that you will probably run into sooner rather than later. In fact, if you’ve been a high school counselor for any length of time, it’s highly likely that you’ve already supported pregnant students!

The truth is, you want to be prepared to not only support your students during their pregnancy but also throughout their journey as a teen parent. As we know, the challenges your students will face don’t end after having their baby. There are interventions you can put in place to help your pregnant students transition to parenthood and reach their future goals.

In this episode, I’m sharing ideas for supporting your pregnant students in three specific areas: their relationships, their knowledge, and their motivation. You’ll hear about resources and sample questions that you can ask your parenting and pregnant students in each of these categories. If you have questions or ideas around serving this unique population, send me a message on Instagram @counselorclique!

Resources Mentioned:

• Resource: The Clique Collaborative - www.cliquecollab.com
• Resource: Classroom Lesson Roadmap - http://www.counselorclique.com/classroomroadmap
• Resource: CDC Teen Pregnancy Data
• Resource: U.S. and State Trends on Teen Births, 1990-2019
• Resource: U.S. Teen Birth Rate Reached Another Historic Low in 2022
• Resource: Teen Birth Rate by State
• Article: State Teen Birth Rates by Race and Hispanic Origin: United States, 2017–2018 (Hamilton, 2020)
• Leave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts

Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode149

Connect with Lauren:

• Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviews
• Visit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shop
• Send me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorclique
• Follow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorclique
• Send me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.com
• Join the Clique Collaborative