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School Counselors Beyond

School Counselors Beyond

By: Tony Yang
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School Counselors Beyond is a podcast where the host, Tony Yang, reimagines beloved fictional worlds through the lens of a school counselor. From counseling theories to schoolwide student supports, each episode explores how to guide characters through the challenges of growing up, identity, and school life. The first series explores the Wizarding World of Harry Potter so join us as we look inward and beyond.


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School Counselors Beyond is an independent podcast created for educational and commentary purposes. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other rights holders of the Harry Potter series or related properties.

All references to fictional characters, settings, or events are used under fair use for the purpose of critical analysis, discussion, and the exploration of counseling concepts. The views expressed are those of the host and do not represent any official organizations or creators of the original works.

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Episodes
  • Ep.2 - Social Interest and Belonging: Harry Potter’s First Week at Hogwarts

    Ep.2 - Social Interest and Belonging: Harry Potter’s First Week at Hogwarts
    Jul 5 2025

    In every school cafeteria, there’s a moment—tray in hand, scanning for a seat, seeking a friendly face—that defines the human need to belong. In this episode of School Counselors Beyond, we walk alongside Harry Potter during his first week at Hogwarts, exploring how Adlerian Theory—and the concept of social interest—illuminates his journey from outsider to connected friend and wizard. Drawing from both counseling practice and scenes from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Chapters 6–8), host Tony Yang unpacks the emotional power of inclusion, the impact of rejection, and how small acts—like sharing a pasty or calling a student by name—can encourage lasting change. Whether you're a counselor, educator, or simply someone who remembers that cafeteria moment, this episode invites you to reflect on what it means to help students truly belong.

    Support the show

    Want to support School Counselors Beyond? Connect with me on LinkedIn or support financially below!

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonytyang/

    Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tonyyang
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    21 mins
  • Ep.1 - Not a Freak, but a Wizard: Reclaiming Identity in the Wizarding World

    Ep.1 - Not a Freak, but a Wizard: Reclaiming Identity in the Wizarding World
    Jun 28 2025

    In this debut episode, host Tony Yang, a school counselor, steps into the early chapters of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to explore how a school counselor could support a young wizard discovering who he really is. Using Person-Centered and Narrative Therapy, Tony examines Harry’s emotional journey from feeling unwanted and invisible to reclaiming a powerful new identity in the Wizarding World. Through scenes like Hagrid’s arrival and Harry’s first steps into Diagon Alley, listeners will see how empathy, unconditional positive regard, and reauthoring one’s story can be life changing. This episode also invites listeners to reflect on their own “problem-saturated” stories and consider the sparkling moments that signal transformation. Perfect for fans of both counseling and fantasy, this thoughtful blend of theory and storytelling reimagines Harry’s world through a deeply human lens. Whether you're a counselor, educator, or just a fan of Harry Potter, this session offers insight, reflection, and heart.

    Support the show

    Want to support School Counselors Beyond? Connect with me on LinkedIn or support financially below!

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonytyang/

    Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tonyyang
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    20 mins

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