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Counselor Chat Podcast114. Conference Confidential: The backstage tour of the Summer Counselor ConferenceThis week on Counselor Chat, we’re getting personal—and a little behind-the-scenes.🎧 Episode 114: Conference Confidential – The Backstage Tour of the Summer Counselor ConferenceIn this episode, I’m sharing how the Summer Counselor Conference came to life—from the spark of an idea to a community of thousands of counselors learning together from the comfort of their homes.✨ Inside this episode:The heart behind the conference (and yes, it includes yoga in your PJs!)Sneak peeks into this year’s lineup: Robin Zorn, Jessica Sinarski, Reagan Norris, Bob Pincus, and more!Why access lasts...2025-06-1112 min
CA TodayTeaching with Purpose: Key Takeaways from the Innovative School SummitJoin Lindsay Simpson, Jenna Tost, and Janelle Freer as they unpack their biggest takeaways from the Innovative School Summit! This episode is all about being intentional in the classroom and staying connected to your "why" as an educator. We’ll share insights from inspiring sessions, practical strategies for implementation, and valuable resources to keep you motivated!Thank you to today's hosts!Lindsay Simpson- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional DevelopmentJenna Tost- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional DevelopmentJanelle Freer- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional DevelopmentResources From Today's Episode ·Innovative Schools Conference Websit...2025-04-0739 min
Innovative Schools PodcastS1:E2 - Proprio-What? w/ Jessica SinarskiIn this episode of the Innovative Schools Podcast, hosts Jordan and Liz sit down with Jessica Sinarski, an expert in education and counseling, to discuss how movement in the classroom can minimize disruptive behavior and enhance learning. Jessica introduces the concept of proprioception—a hidden sense that affects body awareness and regulation—and explains how teachers can incorporate movement strategies to support students, particularly those with sensory processing challenges or trauma histories.Jessica shares practical ways educators can use movement to create a more focused and engaged classroom environment. From jumping challenges to the "Bubblegum Club," she...2025-02-1842 min
Regulated & RelationalEp 90: Brain Development BasicsJoin Ginger and Julie as they wrap up the season by talking about brain lessons.
A little basic brain knowledge can go a long way in understanding behaviors and supporting children in your home or the classroom. Understanding brain development enables us to respond compassionately and helps children—and adults—thrive.
Brains grow from the bottom up and the inside out. Although babies are born with brain structures in place, the development and activation of areas of the brain happen sequentially - from the bottom up and inside out.
Brain development occurs sequentially, from th...2025-02-0443 min
Free to Be Mindful PodcastFrom Anger to Awareness: Teaching Kids to Identify EmotionsIn this episode of SEL Book Talks, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, former educator and licensed therapist, shares her insights on the book Hello, Anger by Jessica Sinarski, illustrated by Mackie Pamintuan. This book is an excellent resource for parents, educators, school counselors, and mental health professionals working with children in upper elementary grades. Vanessa discusses how the book helps kids build self-awareness and manage big feelings like anger, embarrassment, and loneliness through engaging metaphors, practical strategies, and emotional regulation techniques.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONVanessa reviews Hello, Anger, sharing how it breaks down complex emotions a...2025-01-3106 min
The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}EP 194: Improving Connections Between Home and School with Jessica SinarskiWe could never have too many ideas about how to cultivate connections between home and school. Author of Light Up the Learning Brain (and Riley the Brave) Jessica Sinarski shares practical ideas that can help parents and schools work together to support kids with vulnerable nervous systems.In this episode, you’ll learnPractical, easy-to-implement strategies to create connections between parents and teachersWhy regulation is foundational for learningWhere to find resources that support educators in creating a culture of compassionResources mentioned in this podcast:Li...2024-09-1759 min
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship CareMaintaining Connection with an Angry KidClick here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Does your child struggle with anger, and do you struggle with how to help them? Tune in to our discussion today with Jessica Sinarski, a certified adoption therapist and author of the picture books Riley the Brave and Your Magic Backpack series. She also serves on the editorial board for The Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma.In this episode, we cover:All kids get angry, in fact, all people get angry, so how do we know if our...2024-08-1456 min