87. A Conversation With Julia Cook: The Heart Of School Counseling, Books, And Teaching Great People Skills Counselor Chat podcast

87. A Conversation with Julia Cook: The Heart of School Counseling, Books, and Teaching Great People Skills

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Welcome back to another episode of Counselor Chat! Today, I’m thrilled to share a conversation with the one and only Julia Cook. Julia is a former counselor and celebrated author whose books like My Mouth Is a Volcano and Tattle Tongue are staples on school counseling shelves across the nation. In this episode, Julia shares her journey from writing her first book to creating a collection that’s been translated into nine languages and used in schools worldwide.

We explore:

Julia’s creative process and her shift from SEL to teaching "Great People Skills (GPS)."
How her books evolve with student needs, ensuring inclusivity and relevance.
Practical, hands-on strategies for engaging students and teaching essential life skills.
The launch of Julia’s new platform, Cookie Bites, offering videos, activities, and resources for counselors and educators.
Julia’s new book, I Am Vape, addressing vaping prevention for younger students.

This episode is packed with actionable tips, inspiration, and a giveaway you won’t want to miss!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The Evolution of Julia’s Books: How feedback from counselors helps her refine her stories to fit the needs of today’s students.
Concrete Teaching Strategies: Learn how visuals and metaphors, like root beer floats and racetracks, help kids grasp challenging concepts like test anxiety and self-regulation.
The Power of Adaptation: Why it’s essential for educators and resources to grow alongside the ever-changing needs of students.
Practical Tools with Cookie Bites: Discover a treasure trove of resources, from grab-and-go activities to videos, designed to make your counseling life easier.

Giveaway Details:

Want to win a signed copy of Julia’s new book I Am Vape? Here’s how:

Forward this episode to five colleagues and CC Carol ([email protected]).
The first five listeners to send their emails will win!

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Cookie Bites by Julia Cook: Cookie Bites Website
Counseling Essentials Resources: Counseling Essentials
Julia’s New Book, I Am Vape: Learn more about vaping prevention for young students.
School Visits and Workshops with Julia Cook: Email Julia at [email protected].

Stay Connected:

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Visit the Counselor Chat podcast page: Counseling Essentials Podcast

Final Thoughts:

Julia reminds us of the importance of laughter, adaptability, and connection in school counseling. Whether it’s a poopy day or a cookie day, stay focused on the impact you make in students’ lives. You’re doing amazing work, counselor rock stars!

Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Until next time, keep spreading joy and making a difference!

Grab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcast

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