The Toolbox: A WMS Counseling Podcast

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The Toolbox: A WMS Counseling Podcast

Hosted by the WMS Counseling Staff. Mr. Spinner, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Yoder will cover a variety of topics such as college/careers, stress management, and other social, emotional and academic areas. The mission is to create a toolbox of resources for parents to use.

  1. 01/21/2020

    046 8th to 9th Grade Transition w/WHS

    Our friends from WHS join us today to discuss the transition from 8th to 9th grade. Dr. Stacy McGuire, WHS Principal and Director of School Counseling, Dan Doherty are our guests. Right at the time of year when our 8th grade students are selecting their high school electives, Mr. Doherty and Dr. McGuire discuss advice for parents, selecting a class schedule that makes sense and what what high school has in store for our middle school students. http://whscounselingcenter.com/: The Westfield HIgh School Counseling Center Website https://www.wws.k12.in.us/whs: The WHS website

    37 min

  2. 11/26/2019

    045 Social Emotional Learning at the State Level

    Craig, Jill and Juli speak to Christy Berger who is the Director of Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness for the Indiana Department of Education. This episode takes a global and local look at what SEL is, how it's being implemented in schools, what is going on at the government level as well as why it is a priority and not a buzz word. Wonderful resources for parents here! https://www.doe.in.gov/sebw: The Indiana Department of Education's website for Social Emotional Learning. There are a ton of great resources here including toolkits, a Science of Happiness Course, and much more. Stuff for all age levels here. https://casel.org/: The is the website for CASEL, The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. CASEL helps make evidence-based SED an integral part of education from preschool through high school. Check out their resources tab!

    34 min

  3. 10/28/2019

    044 EMDR Therapy

    In this episode Jason Tarnow is the guest. Jason is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with Pathways to Healing in Noblesville, Indiana where he uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy as a staple in his practice. Jason explains the science and practical applications behind EMDR along with why he believes it can help us all. https://pathwaystohealingcounseling.com/: The Pathways to Healing Website. https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/: What is EMDR from EMDR Institute, Inc.

    32 min

  4. 09/30/2019

    043 Eating Disorders with Dr. Amy Ricke

    Dr. Amy Ricke joins the Toolbox for this episode on eating disorders. Dr. Ricke is a psychiatrist at The Selah House, an eating disorders treatment facility located in Anderson, IN. Dr. Ricke shares why the adolescent years is the perfect entry point for parents to learn more about this issue. Tips, warning signs, treatment options and resources are all packed into this conversation. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/: Website for the National Eating Disorders Association. http://www.iaedp.com/: Website for the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals https://www.selahhouse.com/: The website for The Selah House treatment center in Anderson, IN https://anad.org/: Website for The Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/support-groups/: Website for The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness http://www.edtfi.org/resources.html: The Eating Disorders Task Force of Indiana

    40 min

  5. 09/10/2019

    042 Dr Grate Part 2

    Craig, Juli and Jill pick up where they left off with Dr. Grate, Superintendent of Westfield Washington School. In this, Part II episode, they really dig into Dr. Grate's insight on all things middle school. Great advice for parents along with several "things to come." https://www.stvincent.org/Services/Mental-and-Behavioral-Health: The St. Vincent Mental and Behavioral Health Website https://indymca.org/y-westfield/: The Westfield, IN YMCA webpage. https://www.pltw.org/: The national website for Project Lead the Way

    28 min

  6. 08/27/2019

    041 Dr. Grate, Superintendent of Westfield Washington Schools

    Craig, Jill and Juli have a candid conversation with district Superintendent, Dr. Sherry Grate. Dr. Grate shares her vision for the district along with challenges and successes in her first few years of leadership. Several useful parent resources shared as well. https://www.wws.k12.in.us/domain/451: Westfield Washington School's Superintendent webpage https://www.spreaker.com/show/wws-podcast: Dr. Grate's podcast, "Inside the Rock" http://parentuniversity.wws.k12.in.us/: Westfield Washington School's Parent University website

    35 min

  7. 08/19/2019

    040 Mike Hall, New WMS Principal

    In this first episode of our third season, Craig, Juli and Jill welcome their new principal, Mike Hall to The Toolbox. Mike comes to WMS from Monon Trail Elementary School also in the Westfield Washington School District. Listen to Mr. Hall share his vision for WMS and why he was so eager to serve as the school's next leader. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-yaqtIXNJ4: YouTube video about Paul Tough's book How Children Succeed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8: Ted Talk with Angela Duckworth on the topic of Grit. https://www.search-institute.org/: The Search Institute Website. Lots of parent resources here.

    32 min

  8. 05/07/2019

    039 Core Emotions Part II: Fear

    Local Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Rachel Hall returns for Part II of a series on The Core Emotions. In this episode, she focuses on fear. Hear why it is so important to experience it, why she is afraid of frogs and how we can help ourselves and our teens experience this core emotion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=85z4N_sHXJw&disable_polymer=true: Video from Pixar's "Inside Out" demonstrating fear. https://brenebrown.com/: Website for Brene Brown. TONS of info. here! https://pathwaystohealingcounseling.com/: Website for Pathways to Healing Counseling.

    38 min
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Hosted by the WMS Counseling Staff. Mr. Spinner, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Yoder will cover a variety of topics such as college/careers, stress management, and other social, emotional and academic areas. The mission is to create a toolbox of resources for parents to use.

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