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Counselor’s Connection with Fabion Vicks

Counselor’s Connection with Fabion Vicks

By Fabion Vicks

We will be discussing the ever changing landscape of school counseling. This podcast will include helpful tips, discussions about current events, and pop culture. Throughout the season, we will feature amazing, talented, and accomplished professional school counselors, who are experienced and new, to bring their fresh take into school counseling.
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Counselor’s Connection with Fabion VicksJan 26, 2023

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We Back Semester 2

We Back Semester 2

I’m back! I got my opening thoughts, Semester 2 look forwards, my housekeeping, and my final thought on Katt Williams interview and how we can use that in school counseling.
Feb 21, 202435:06
Gabrielle Brundidge

Gabrielle Brundidge

This hot episode, we have the Ga. School counselor of the year, Gabrielle Brundidge taking about her why, what happened when she found out she was named counselor of the year and other topics. We also have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on my self care.
Nov 14, 202335:18
Advisory Councils

Advisory Councils

Fresh Episode on advisory councils and how to build one. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on 2023 GSCA Awards.

Oct 18, 202319:07
Lean on Me/Needs Assessments

Lean on Me/Needs Assessments

On this fresh episode, I am discussing needs assessments and how they can help your data summary. I am also doing a movie review on Lean On Me. I will also have my housekeeping items.

Oct 05, 202324:38
New year/ASCA23

New year/ASCA23

On this season premiere, we are reviewing ASCA23 with Dr. Lee and Muna Osisioma. My housekeeping and my final thoughts on ASCA23.
Aug 03, 202344:56
State Of School Counseling Post Covid/Non-Counseling Duties

State Of School Counseling Post Covid/Non-Counseling Duties

We are having a discussion with Dr. Adrianne Robertson and Monique Smith on The State Of School Counseling Post Covid and Non-Counseling Duties. Of course my housekeeping and my final thoughts on the Chicago shooting involving a mother and her son.

Jun 30, 202301:02:14
Burnout Defined/Summer plans

Burnout Defined/Summer plans

So the end of the year is here, but I am still working. I am discussing my whereabouts and defining burnout. What am I doing this summer? What is going om at the ASCA conference, and my final thoughts on recognition and appreciation.
Jun 08, 202332:54
Where I Been?/Snitching and Reporting

Where I Been?/Snitching and Reporting

This is a new episode dealing with where I have been, what I have been doing. Also talking about snitching vs. reporting. Of course my housekeeping items and my final thoughts on My why as a school counselor.

Apr 15, 202337:08
Appropriate/Inappropriate Duties & Fixed/Growth Mindset

Appropriate/Inappropriate Duties & Fixed/Growth Mindset

On This fresh episode, we are discussing the dreaded phrase: Appropriate/Inappropriate Duties for counselors.  Of course my housekeeping, and final thoughts on fixed/growth mindsets as counselors. 

Mar 08, 202344:56
NSCW with Steve, Laura, Alicia, and John

NSCW with Steve, Laura, Alicia, and John

On this super-sized episode, we have Steve Sharp, Alicia Oglesby, Laura Ross, and John Nwosu discussing BLM & NSCW and its correlation to our role as PSC's. Of Course my housekeeping and mu final thoughts. 
Feb 10, 202301:23:01
We Back at it again

We Back at it again

So we are back after  our holiday break and I am discussing what I've been up to this break and things to come in semester 2. We will have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on Stephen A. Smith's new book. 

Jan 26, 202328:14
Steve Sharp & Caroline Perry 3

Steve Sharp & Caroline Perry 3

This episode features Steve and Caroline where we discuss Black Panther 2 and other comic book shows/movies and tie it to school counseling. Of course my housekeeping items and final thoughts on 1 year after my mom’s death.
Nov 23, 202201:24:30
Dr. Wiggins/administrator & counselor relationships

Dr. Wiggins/administrator & counselor relationships

This fresh episode delves into the admin/counselor relationshipDr. Wiggins( FVSU) Stops by to chop it up and remember the good ole' days of FVSU. We will have our housekeeping items and my final thoughts.
Nov 04, 202251:59
Conquering your Evaluation Pt. 5: CKES Standards 9 & 10 & Tech Tools with John Burnett

Conquering your Evaluation Pt. 5: CKES Standards 9 & 10 & Tech Tools with John Burnett

1. On this fresh episode, we are doing the final installments on the CKES evaluation tool with Standards 9 & 10.  2. We also have John Burnett from Texas joining me. He is discussing his trip to the Today Show, his tech tools and Education during and after the pandemic.  3. My Housekeeping Items 4. Final Thought
Oct 22, 202246:05
Conquering your Evaluation Pt. 4: CKES 7&8

Conquering your Evaluation Pt. 4: CKES 7&8

This fresh episode, we are continuing the discussion on crushing your CKES evaluation by going over standards 7& 8. I also discuss soft skills and the ASCA templates and my housekeeping items.

Oct 01, 202229:36
Conquering your Evaluation Part 3: CKES 5&6/Athletic Recruiting with Renee Lopez

Conquering your Evaluation Part 3: CKES 5&6/Athletic Recruiting with Renee Lopez

This fresh episode, I am tackling standards 5&6 of the CKES evaluation tool. My special guest is Renee Lopez (IG @reneelopez5, https://rlopezcoaching.com, https://rlopezcoaching.com/blog/free-resources-for-student-athletes-parents-coaches-and-administrators/facebook-pages/), best selling author of “ Looking for A Full Ride?” A book for student athletes to aid in quadrupling their opportunities for college scholarships. My housekeeping items and my final thoughts about your backup plan.
Sep 22, 202238:28
Conquering your evaluation Pt. 2: Standard 3 & 4/ We break...we break

Conquering your evaluation Pt. 2: Standard 3 & 4/ We break...we break

This fresh episode, I am discussing CKES standards 3 & 4... Fall Break is approaching. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on sacrifice. 
Sep 15, 202239:37
Conquering Your Evaluation Part 1: standard 1&2

Conquering Your Evaluation Part 1: standard 1&2

This fresh episode, we are going over Standard 1 & 2 of the Counselor Keys Evaluation. I also will be discussing my first 30 days. I will have my housekeeping items and my final thoughts reinventing the wheel. 
Sep 02, 202225:60
Alex Boylan

Alex Boylan

On this fresh episode, we have Alex Boylan, winner of The Amazing Race Season 2 to talk about his show The College Tour (www.thecollegetour.com) which is on Amazon Prime. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on betting on yourself.
Aug 18, 202227:04
A New year: Needs Assessments/Evaluations

A New year: Needs Assessments/Evaluations

New year. We are back and we are discussing needs assessments and counselor evaluations. Of course housekeeping and my final thoughts on black quarterbacks and comprehensive programs…
Jul 30, 202226:37
ASCA22 Review

ASCA22 Review

1. My review of ASCA
2. Housekeeping
3. Parting shots about ASCA22, ASCA23, and thing seen and unseen
Jul 16, 202230:01
EOY/summer plans

EOY/summer plans

I am discussing End of year things to do and my plans for summer. My housekeeping and my year in review.
Jun 24, 202221:29
State Testing Time

State Testing Time

New episode talking about the Georgia Milestones and tips to help scholars get ready for them. Of course my housekeeping and final thoughts on self-care.
Apr 23, 202228:02
Recruiting and Retaining Male School Counselors

Recruiting and Retaining Male School Counselors

On this fresh episode, we Have Jason Kubota (NC) and Muna Osisioma (Calif.) on to talk about Recruiting and Retaining Male School Counselors and how colleges and School Districts can be successful in Recruiting and Retaining Male School Counselors as well as why counselors are inching toward Private Practice. Of COurse my housekeeping, and my final thoughts on The Slap heard around the world and the 3 biggest losers not named Jada, Will or Chris.
Mar 30, 202250:47
Job Fairs/Making Connections

Job Fairs/Making Connections

Fresh Episode. I am talking about job fairs and making connections. My housekeeping items, and final thoughts on DesShaun Watson.
Mar 21, 202234:21
Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue

This new episode delves into compassion fatigue (definition, symptoms, tools to combat), also some of my self care tips. Of course, housekeeping, and my final thoughts on my 2022 so far.
Mar 08, 202225:11
Semester 2

Semester 2

Back after two months off. I am taking about things to do this semester for scholars as well as master scheduling. My housekeeping items and final thoughts on my two month hiatus.
Jan 22, 202226:03
My Mom

My Mom

This episode is dedicated to my mom.
Nov 26, 202138:34
GSCA Recap/Learning Sax and school counseling the same?

GSCA Recap/Learning Sax and school counseling the same?

On this episode, I give my recap On my state conference. I also talk about how school counseling is the same as learning the saxophone. Of course my housekeeping items, and my final thought on some big news.
Nov 13, 202127:44
Counselor-Admin. Agreement/Matthew Bowerman/Self care

Counselor-Admin. Agreement/Matthew Bowerman/Self care

On this episode, we talk with Matthew Bowerman (@MJBowerman), an administrator in Maryland about his relationship with counselors and how important is that relationship important to school goals. Of course, housekeeping, and my final thoughts on self care for all.
Oct 11, 202101:01:25
1st month Takeaways

1st month Takeaways

So….this will be a redo episode because there was no voice on episode 3. anywho, I am discussing first month to do’s, my housekeeping, and final thoughts on FVSU vs. FAMU and Sept. 11th.
Sep 11, 202130:55
A Different World

A Different World

This episode we will be discussing college readiness of students with counselors and how early should we start. The discussion continues on college life of 3 college students; where one is out of state, one transferred from another college, and another student who had one college experience. The similarities is that they all attend a HBCU. My housekeeping, and my final thoughts on your proprietary entities.
Aug 07, 202146:06
New Counselors, Who Dem?

New Counselors, Who Dem?

On the season premiere, we will talk to Melissa, Vernice, and Yessence discussing what they expect or foresee going into their first year in this profession. We also will my new year thoughts, My housekeeping, and my final thoughts on mental health and athletes.

Jul 30, 202146:58
Viva Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas

Recorded during ASCA Conference. My thoughts on the conference this year. I did pop up interviews with various counselors. My housekeeping and my final thoughts on zip code counseling.
Jul 16, 202137:31
Big Bang /Dr. Eva Gibson

Big Bang /Dr. Eva Gibson

On this episode, we are talking about The Big Bang Theory's Raj and Sheldon and their relation to the DSM-V. We also have Dr. Eva Gibson on to discuss a number of topics. Of Course, my housekeeping items and my final thoughts on Diversity in Sports.
Jun 18, 202147:12
Steve Sharp and Caroline Perry 2

Steve Sharp and Caroline Perry 2

Steve Sharp and Caroline Perry stop by to discuss Wandavision, Falcon and Winter Soldier and other comic book shows and movies and its relation to School Counseling. My housekeeping and My final thoughts on summer break.
May 22, 202101:14:17
End of Year Items/Testing

End of Year Items/Testing

We will be discussing EOY items, and testing, My housekeeping items, and my final thought on Derek Chauvin.
May 10, 202132:05
Ed Campos/My Self Care

Ed Campos/My Self Care

I am discussing my self care going forward. Also, Ed Campos is my guest to talk about his various programs. We have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on Paul Pierce.
Apr 07, 202158:02
Master Schedule/Hiatus/Dedra Grier Jackson

Master Schedule/Hiatus/Dedra Grier Jackson

1. Master Scheduling Tips 2. My hiatus 3. Housekeeping 4. Fabe’s Final Thought
Mar 13, 202127:08
TaRael Kee/Crystal Newby

TaRael Kee/Crystal Newby

On this episode, we are discussing DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) with Ta'Real Kee, President-elect of the Illinois School Counselor Association. We will also have Crystal Newby, Director of DEI of NACAC on to discuss her new role. We will have my housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on the Capitol Hill Incident.
Jan 16, 202142:45
Tech Tools 4 Core Curriculum/Duties and Time Management

Tech Tools 4 Core Curriculum/Duties and Time Management

On this fresh episode, we took some suggestions from Twitter on this episode. We are discussing Tech Tools for Core Curriculum as well as Time Management and duties. WE also have our housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on Alex Trebek.
Nov 24, 202033:53
Derek Francis/1st 3 Months

Derek Francis/1st 3 Months

On this episode, I have Derek Francis from Minnesota to drop by to talk about cross cultural relationships, snow, and Prince versus Michael Jackson. We also will be talking about my first three months of the new school year, my housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on Kamala Harris.
Nov 11, 202057:40
Diane Reese

Diane Reese

We are lucky to have Diane Reese (First African American NSCOY Finalist) to drop by and talk about Anti-racism and her thoughts on preparing School Counseling Interns for the field. I had to stop the interview because she went to Savannah State. We have my housekeeping items and my Final Thoughts on the deputy.
Oct 17, 202001:06:01
Roberto Aguilar/Lovecraft Country

Roberto Aguilar/Lovecraft Country

On this fresh edition, we have Roberto Aguilar on talking about Oregon, the Latino Community, COVID-19, and rappers. I am also delving into the hit HBO show Lovecraft County Episode 8 and the parallels to issues that are displayed with school counseling. Of course we have my housekeeping and my final thought.
Oct 10, 202001:00:19
John/Steve/Brian Part 2

John/Steve/Brian Part 2

*Some Strong Language* 

We are back with part 2 with John, Steve, and Brian discussing identity as a black male counselor, school counselor leadership, PSA on what you hear, and other topics. Bladow. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on voting and some non-school counseling items. 

Oct 03, 202001:30:51
Melvin Frye & History of Black Identity & Sexual Expression

Melvin Frye & History of Black Identity & Sexual Expression

On this episode, we have Melvin Frye Discussing black identity and sexual expression dating back to 17th century. We also will have my housekeeping, and my final thoughts.
Sep 05, 202043:31
Racial Equity & Identity w/ Steve, John, and Brian

Racial Equity & Identity w/ Steve, John, and Brian

*explicit language* On this special episode, we have Steve Sharp, John Nwosu, and 2019 National School Counselor of the year Brian Coleman stopped by to discuss racial equity &identity. We also discussed Mortal Kombat as well as I get a geography lesson on Chicago vs. California from Brian. I have my housekeeping items and my final thought on platform use. 
Aug 28, 202001:30:35
Guess Who’s Back

Guess Who’s Back

We are back for Season 2 and we are talking thoughts on COVID-19 and state of schools reopening, how to virtually be a school counselor, my housekeeping and my final thoughts on my summer.
Aug 01, 202033:28
Steve Sharp/Caroline Perry

Steve Sharp/Caroline Perry

Steve and Caroline dropping on my podcast to talk about watchmen and how it relates to present events. Also my housekeeping, and my final thought on the last two weeks.
Jun 12, 202001:21:03
EOY/Adrianne Robertson

EOY/Adrianne Robertson

Talking about EOY ITEMS, ADRIANNE Robertson hops on, my housekeeping, and my final thought on the world today.
Jun 03, 202038:22