Principled Purpose Counseling is a podcast for school counselors, educators, and administrators who believe that students thrive when they feel secure, connected and regulated. Rooted in trauma informed care, restorative practices and neuroscience, each episode explores how adults can support student well-being, respond with curiosity and strengthen school systems. At Principled Purpose we believe that counselors and other school professionals are uniquely positioned to shape student experiences at school for the better.
"Just Stop Yelling!" Training our nervous systems to lead with calm
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We all have choices as we interact with others, to do what we've always done and what feels easy. Sometimes what we've always done is not only hurting us but hurting those around us. In this episode we will get a mini science lesson on the brain and the body on what happens when we yell and how to be more intentional about choosing a different path.
Sources:
Dr. Lori Desautels https://revelationsineducation.com (https://revelationsineducation.com)
Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com (https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com)
21 Sept 2026
The School Counselor and Administrator Relationship
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From Role Confusion to Strategic Partnerships. Make the most out of your relationship with your Administrator.
A strong working relationship between school counselors and administrators is essential for implementing a comprehensive school counseling program and boosting student success.
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/22407831-42f9-46da-8fe9-f5ffb64ee285/asca-research-report-admin.pdf (https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/22407831-42f9-46da-8fe9-f5ffb64ee285/asca-research-report-admin.pdf)
16 Aug 2026
Counselors NOT Therapists: How School Counselors can be therapeutic without operating outside of their scope
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Caprara, G. V., Fida, R., Vecchione, M., Del Bove, G., Vecchio, G. M., Barbaranelli, C., & Bandura, A. (2008). Longitudinal analysis of the role of perceived self-efficacy for self-regulated learning in academic continuance and achievement. Journal of Educational Psychology, 100(3), 525–534. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.100.3.525 (https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.100.3.525)
31 Jul 2026
Supporting others through difficult times using the 6 guiding principles of trauma informed care
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On this episode we explore how to support others through the 6 guiding principles of trauma informed care.
https://www.neurosequential.com/ourteam (https://www.neurosequential.com/ourteam)
https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com (https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com)
21 Jul 2026
Safe, Not Soft: Balancing Compassion and Expectation in Schools
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In this episode I recount a recent conversation with a colleague about one of SAMHSA's Six Guiding Principles-Safety. We explore what SAFETY really means and how it can lead to better relationships and more accountability.
19 Jul 2026
First Year Counselor Testimony
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On this episode of Principled Purpose Counseling I interview a year one Counselor who struggled to find her place in the school counseling world. You'll hear her real experiences trying to implement her training in an existing school climate and culture that presented a few challenges. Hopefully, you leave inspired to find your purpose in this field and are better equipped as you learn what you might expect.
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