Dr. Hudson's Counseling Corner

Dive into an exhilarating episode as we sit down with the dynamic Dr. Jerrod Brown, a renowned professor, researcher, trainer, and consultant, for a riveting conversation on alexithymia. With a unique twist, we explore this fascinating topic through the lens of School Counseling, shedding light on its nuances and impacts in an educational setting. Dr. Brown's insights are not only enlightening but also filled with practic...

In our inaugural episode, dive into the world of Liam, a gifted student whose brilliance is dimming under the weight of monotony. As he drifts into disengagement, we challenge you, the guardians of potential, to reignite Liam's passion for learning. With your wisdom, can you craft a path that not only keeps Liam's intellect challenged but also ensures his emotional and social growth? Pause, ponder, and post your strategie...

We just had an outstanding inaugural Worldwide Student Support Services (SSS) Summit!  We had the incredible opportunity to work face to face with colleagues and other leaders to discuss our current status and where we are heading.  I must say, I think the future looks bright and positive! 
Our District leader, Dr. Jason Ter Horst, was able to attend and be an integral part of the summit.  Listen in as he gives us his insight a...

This is a great discussion with Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott, associate professor and school counseling coordinator at Old Dominion University, about the power of combining the efforts of a Comprehensive School Counseling program with PBIS/MTSS and how it can be the key to unlocking the door to better understanding, collaboration and greater success for our students.  
Music: Epidemic Sound: Just Another Side of the Coin, Almost Her...

I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Mario Jackson about the empowerment of Thought Work. He is a Higher Education Consultant who is the CEO of Jackson Educational Consulting Group, LLC and his area of expertise is teaching  higher education institutions how to integrate the concept of Thought Work into their faculty and staff development initiatives. 
In this discussion, Dr. Mario talks with us about how to apply Thought Wo...

This is an informative talk with Mr. Ellington about Kinship Care: What it is and the importance of being mindful and proactive when families are dealing with this dynamic.

Mr. Robert Ellington is a Success Coach with HALOS; a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting and empowering Kinship Care families in Charleston, South Carolina.

Take a listen as Mr. Ellington and I discuss this too often missed dynamic o...

This is a wonderful chat with Ms. Laura Ross, the 2020 ASCA National School Counselor of the Year! Ms. Ross is a School Counselor at Five Forks Middle School in Georgia; which is an ASCA RAMP school!
Ms. Ross shares her journey to becoming a School Counselor and gives great insight into what makes an excellent comprehensive School Counseling program, the importance of data, the importance of involving stakeholders, and how asse...

The wonderful Dr. Ann Saffi-Biasetti is back with us to tackle the subject of Eating Disorders among adolescents.  Dr. Saffi-Biasetti is a somatic psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and the author of Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating. She has a private practice in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Dr. Saffi-Biasetti discusses pertinent information about eating disorders...

Ms. Jessica Reddout is the Behavior Interventionist and PBIS Facilitator for Whittemore Park Middle School in Conway, South Carolina. Ms. Reddout gives excellent, first-hand knowledge about the implementation and execution of the PBIS program from a "boots on the ground" perspective.  She talks about the challenges and successes with implementing the program.  She names super resources and gives expert advice on how to ma...