The School Psychologist

Welcome to The School Psychologist podcast, where we discuss topics relating to the field of school psychology, education, and the mental health of children as well as youth in our schools. Through this podcast we hope to bring you in depth knowledge and resources on how we can enhance the social, emotional, and academic well-being of our students. We welcome all listeners, especially those that work in the field of education, including but not limited to teachers, school counselors, school administrators, and of course aspiring as well as current school psychologists!

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Episodes

The Science of Praise - An effective practice and tool within our schools and classrooms

Humans seem to be wired toward having a positive response when praised or given recognition for their hard work and accomplishments. Researchers have discovered that receiving praise releases dopamine in our brains, the same chemical that is unleashed when we experience other joyous moments such as eating our favorite dessert, engaging in a meditation, or even when we fall in love. Dopamine and it's feel good effect is what motivates us to keep engaging in these behaviors, as our mind and body c...

Jul 08, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Internship Year

In this episode we dive into the subject of internship year for School Psychologists. The episode begins with some key points regarding possible fears and false expectations you may have before going into internship year, or even your first official position as a licensed School Psychologist. I briefly touch on how you can manage/navigate through times where you may experience the aforementioned. Additionally, I talk about about some important experiences that you may include on your checklist w...

Aug 03, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Pilot

In this episode I talk about some of the personal experiences that lead me to choose a career in the field of school psychology. Additionally, I briefly touch on my educational background. You will get to hear about an incredibly inspirational teacher that I was blessed enough to meet in middle school, whose voice and words became a sense of inner guidance and inspiration throughout my life. I also talk about some of the major challenges I experienced during my first official year as a licensed ...

Nov 08, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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