Episode #4: Brian Linhart, Counselor from Buffalo Grove High School in Illinois

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App of the Week: Headspace App & Google Forms
Book of the Week: Option B by Sheryl Sandberg, Motivational Interview for School Counselors by Reagan North
Wellness Item of the Week: Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee & Drink Blends, Nike Run Club app
Quote / Affirmation of the Week: 

• “Authenticity is a practice, and you choose it every day- sometimes every hour of every day” - Brene Brown.
• "Don't shrink, don't puff up, stand your sacred ground" - Brene Brown
• "To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve Prefontaine
• "Always a student, never the master. Once you stop learning, it's over" - Andy Puddicombe

TIPS FOR Counselors Interviewing:

1. Be outgoing & take initiative.
2. Research your school and know what they're about.
3. Lead a sport or club to get your name out there & connect with community.
4. Make sure you know what ideas you want to implement and talk confidently about the plans you've made. 
5. Separate yourself from the crowd by having a comprehensive, and visually appealing portfolio. 
6. Be Yourself!!!

TIPS FOR New Counselors:

1. Get out of your office and be visible.
2. Get to know teachers and administrators by talking with them

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Connect with Brian:

• [email protected]
• Schoology Core Curriculum Page
• Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrLinhartTweets
• Brian's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrLinhartPosts/