EP307: Working Intergenerationally with Gen Z

About this episode

This episode explores the unique experiences of Generation Z in educational and counseling contexts, offering insights on how to work effectively with them.

In this episode, Margaret Lamar and Laura Rea dive into some of their research on Generation Z in classroom and counseling spaces. Learn some of the unique experiences that have shaped the development of our Gen Z students and clients, along with empathic and accessible ways of working with them. For more on our guests, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's Division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu

People in this episode

Host: The Thoughful Counselor Team

Guests: Margaret Lamar, Laura Rea

Topics covered

• Generation Z
• counseling
• education
• intergenerational work
• empathy
• student development

Keywords

• Generation Z
• counseling
• classroom
• empathy
• student development
• intergenerational work

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Palo Alto University, The Thoughtful Counselor

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