Stop Using AI Like This: What Every Counselor Should Know

School for School Counselors Podcast

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In this episode, Steph Johnson continues exploring how artificial intelligence is influencing school counseling. She unpacks the risks of depending too much on AI-generated tools and stresses the need for strong professional judgment to evaluate the quality and relevance of resources. Steph also dives into the ethical challenges posed by AI- including protecting student privacy- and underscores the irreplaceable value of authentic, human connection in counseling. This conversation is a call to action for school counselors to reflect on their practices, rekindle their passion for their craft, and deepen their impact on students.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 Feeling Undervalued on Campus
• 00:25 Recap of AI in School Counseling (Previous Episode)
• 01:10 Professional Fluency: The Key to Credibility
• 04:23 Perceptions of School Counseling Work
• 07:05 The SEL Lesson Debate
• 13:00 Risks of AI-Generated Resources
• 24:28 Ethical Concerns: AI and Student Privacy
• 30:06 A Call to Reignite Your Passion

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1. Implications of AI in School Counseling (00:00:00)

2. AI Ethics in School Counseling (00:14:10)

3. Elevated Professional Discourse for Growth (00:29:51)