# 172. Tales From A Train Station (ICYMI) Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475/172-tales-from-a-train-station-icymi Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475/172-tales-from-a-train-station-icymi.md Podcast: [Counselor Chat Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475) Published: 2026-07-22T17:15:00+00:00 Episode link: https://counselingessentials.org/captivate-podcast/172-tales-from-a-train-station-icymi Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a4b6af96-466b-4357-86d8-bae01f0530e6.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475/episodes/172-tales-from-a-train-station-icymi Duration seconds: 1431 ## Resource In this second episode of our Back to School series, I’m diving into a topic that’s incredibly important for us as school counselors—how to make sure the vital work we do doesn’t go unnoticed. Too often, despite the significant impact we have, our efforts can go unseen by those around us. In this episode, I emphasize the importance of: Advocating for Our Role: Ensuring that the value of our work is communicated so it doesn’t get overlooked. Sharing Successes: Highlighting the progress of our students with colleagues and administrators to build awareness and appreciation for the counseling role. Collaboration is Key: Being seen as integral members of the school team by actively participating in and contributing to the broader educational environment. Impactful Interventions: Recognizing the power of empathy and understanding in counseling. Building a Supportive Environment: Advocating for ourselves to help create a school culture where our contributions are respected and supported. Join me as we explore how to ensure our work is visible, valued, and celebrated as we head into what I hope will be our best school year yet! Join the Summer Counselor Conference Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast Join Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months! Connect with Carol: TpT Store Counseling Essentials Website Instagram Facebook Elementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook Group Caught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook Group High School Counselor Connection Facebook Group ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475/episodes/172-tales-from-a-train-station-icymi/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselor-chat-podcast-6074475/172-tales-from-a-train-station-icymi.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.