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Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!De-escalation is one of our most frequently requested workshops and in this episode we touch on some of the high points.  How do we prevent challenging situations from getting worse?  What can we do to bring the temperature down?  Do you have a cover over your big red button?Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE PodcastsJoin the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Today we talk about how executive functioning skills develop, and the relationship between those skills and emotional intelligence.  When it comes to executive functioning skills, The Harvard Center for the Developing Child says, “Children are not born with these skills -they are born with the potential to develop them.”  How do we build them in our students?  Which skills are easier for us?  Do we expect them to be easy for everyone?  Is that when we require some emotional intelligence?  Join us as we chat!Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE PodcastsJoin the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!This podcast segment discusses the Motivational Interviewing training offered by the Arkansas AWARE project. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative communication style used to help individuals find their own internal motivation for change, rather than giving them directives. The presenters demonstrate an example roleplay using Motivational Interviewing techniques with a teenager experiencing difficulties with friendships. The key aspects highlighted are:  allowing the individual to lead the conversation and identify their own solutions, reflecting back what is heard to show understanding, and guiding the individual towards action steps they feel ready to take. The presenters emphasize that Motivational Interviewing is a useful skill for educators, counselors, and others working with youth to help build their independence and autonomy.Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE PodcastsJoin the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!We have a resource for you!  In this episode we introduce you to the HIPAA/FERPA primer with the help of Cheria McDonald, the state school nurse consultant.  This is a tricky issue, and we're not lawyers, but we think the primer will be a helpful resource to turn to when you have questions. You can find it on our website!  Just click on the HIPAA/FERPA button. Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE PodcastsJoin the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!In this episode we discuss the importance of free play and opportunities for unstructured time for students.  This is part of our continuted disucssion on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.  Key points include:The Valley Springs school district was a 2019-2023 pilot site for the Arkansas AWARE project and has implemented initiatives like a monthly "flex day" and outdoor spaces for students to play and engage in activities.These efforts aim to provide students with more opportunities for free play, risk-taking, and social interaction outside of structured classroom time.School administrators and students report benefits such as improved student wellbeing, reduced behavioral issues, and better ability to focus on schoolwork after breaks.Implementing these types of programs takes time and a multi-year effort, but can have a meaningful impact on students.Thank you to Dr. Kyle Mallett - Superintendent, Angie Bogle - High School Principal, and Scarlett Williams - High School Counselor, and Jared and Allie - High School Juniors.Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE PodcastsJoin the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!The Valley Spring School District in Arkansas has implemented a "phone-free" policy for the current school year, where students are required to place their phones in secured pouches during the school day. The key points from the transcript are:The decision to go phone-free was driven by discipline issues, mental health concerns, and a desire for more consistency in enforcing the previous phone policy.The results so far have been very positive, with teachers reporting improved student engagement, fewer discipline issues, and better communication between students and staff.The school district has seen benefits in terms of improved executive functioning skills, emotional regulation, and an overall happier and more interactive school environment.Thank you to Dr. Kyle Mallett - Superintendent, Angie Bogle - High School Principal, and Scarlett Williams - High School Counselor.Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE PodcastsJoin the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!This episode of Arkansas AWARE features a discussion with high school students from a local school district that has implemented a "phone-free" policy. The students share their initial reactions to the policy, which ranged from nervousness to skepticism, but most now feel it has had a positive impact. They report increased in-person interaction and engagement, less distraction in the classroom, and improved mental wellbeing. The students also discuss how the policy has affected issues like bullying, as well as the challenges of adjusting to not having constant access to their phones. Overall, the students believe the policy has been beneficial and encourage other schools to consider implementing similar initiatives.Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE PodcastsJoin the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!We are in a series of episodes discussing The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt.  How have video games and social media shaped our young people?  Is there a connection between their mental health and this technology use?  Are we truly “forever elsewhere”?  Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteWe talk about an interview that the author did with David Epstein.  You can find that here: https://davidepstein.substack.com/p/the-anxious-generationProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE PodcastsJoin the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!We are in a series of episodes discussing The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt.  In this episode we focus on the role of free play and talk about how this applies to our everyday work in K-12 schools.  We encourage schools to consider some of the ideas from the book about recess and unstructured play.Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE PodcastsJoin the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!We have been reading The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt.  We couldn't wait to talk about this with you!  In this episode talk about a few of our key takeaways from this book.  Join us as we reminisce about the beginning of the internet and compare this to our experiences with technology today.Join the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental IllnessProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE Podcasts

Are you curious to know if there's a solution to the challenge of optimizing health and wellness, particularly through the enhancement of cellular regeneration, healing, and anti-aging processes?In this episode of the Biohacking Beauty podcast, join us in an awe-inspiring journey through the realm of regenerative medicine with our guest expert, Dr. Jason Sonners. In this profound conversation, we delve deep into the transformative world of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and its groundbreaking impact on health and longevity.Embark on a journey through the cutting-edge intersection of therapies as we discuss pre-surgical HBOT and its potential to drastically improve outcomes. We share the game-changing benefits of combining HBOT with red light therapy and methylene blue.These aren't just about enhancing patient care; they're reshaping how we approach health as a multidisciplinary strategy. By tailoring health regimens over time, we're advocating for a personalized approach that evolves with you, ensuring peak performance and resilience in the face of ever-changing life demands.We also discuss:(00:51) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy(06:16) Cellular Energy and DNA Repair(22:33) Role of Methylene Blue in Medicine(28:06) Hyperbaric Therapy Continuum of Care(40:13) Customized Oxygen Therapy for Health(49:47) Benefits of Hyperbaric Therapy and Antioxidants(54:02) Push and Pull Protocols for Skin(58:04) Maintaining Integrity in Biohacking(01:05:19) Hyperbaric Education and CollaborationDr. Jason Sonners is the Clinic Director of NJ HBOT and HBOT USA and a Certified Hyperbaric Practitioner. He supports patients with a variety of autoimmune and neurological conditions, allergies, autism, cancer and many others. He combines Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Nutrition, Exercise, Detoxification programs and much more to help naturally support patients and guide them through their health challenges.Dr. Jason originally tried hyperbaric for himself at a conference to work on a neuropathy that wasn't responding to chiropractic, nutrition, physical therapy and other methods. He was amazed by the results. He bought his first chamber then and there, and brought it home to help his step dad who has Multiple Sclerosis. He continued to be impressed by the power and effectiveness of HBOT. This set him on his mission to help lead the way in the field of Hyperbaric Oxygen, disseminating education and facilitating access to this incredible therapy.To learn more about Young Goose:Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you're a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/Instagram: @young_goose_skincareTo learn more about Dr. Jason Sonners: Website: https://oxygennj.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbotusa/

Join us for a deep dive into Project Aware with Pia Houseal and Brandon Langer.In this episode, we uncover how Project Aware is:Empowering Through Awareness: Increasing suicide prevention training for students (K-12) to raise awareness and reduce suicidal tendencies and feelings of depression.Fostering Mental Health Support: Ensuring school districts have screening tools and trained personnel, connecting students to vital mental health services.Bridging the Gap with Technology: Developing an electronic system to streamline referrals and connect practitioners with available mental health resources.Discover how Project Aware is transforming communities: visit MCIU's Project Aware Page.

CTSSC Academy DayWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE Podcasts

Boosting MoraleJust this morning I heard, "I can't wait until Spring Break." It's that time of the year! In this episode we talk about ways we can boost morale in our buildings. Whether you are in charge or not, there are things you can do to make your school a place people want to be....even at the end of February!! We would love to hear what is working in your environment. Let us know by commenting on Facebook, or leave a review on the podcast app. We love you all out there!Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE Podcasts

Coaching & Self-AwarenessCoaching is a powerful way to gain more self-awareness. Too often coaching is seen as punitive, or only something you need if you're new, or if you are struggling as an educator. In so many other fields having a coach is simply a sign that you want to be better!...that you want feedback and you are looking for progress. Today we talk about how to gain more self-awareness and some of the things that get in the way. Join our conversation by letting us know your thoughts! We appreciate every comment, review and rating!Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE Podcasts

Is it Me?Have you ever asked yourself, "is it me?" when you're having a difficult time with a student or behavior management in the classroom? Self-awareness is critical to our ability to make the kinds of changes we're always talking about.Today we talk about the very real struggle of managing your own shame response while managing a classroom. Does shame ever override your social skills as an adult? It takes an intentional effort to respond in a way other than what is natural. We talk about junk behavior, like eye-rolling, and how to pivot when necessary. You'll be able to tell that we were recording virtually from our home offices during the winter weather. We'll be back in the studio with the GOOD SOUND next episode!Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE Podcasts

Like or ValueWe were iced in with you all last week and we're coming to you from our home offices! Today Betsy joins the conversation and wants some clarification on what we mean by “like” your students. For some people, maybe “value” is a better word because “liking” every single student seems like an unattainable dream. Has our definition of “like” changed with the influence of social media? We get into it. Join us!Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE Podcasts

Attention SeekingWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!How do you know when someone likes you? Does it take a lot of emotional energy or bonding to get to that point?"Every time you make eye contact, or you don't, your body language, all of it is relationship building. You don't have an option. You're doing it. It's not optional. It's not extra."Listen in as we talk about what it takes to like someone, or feel liked by someone, and how much that matters. We'll talk about power, non-verbals and cues for safety. Join the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE Podcasts

Attention SeekingWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Why do students seek attention? "They just want attention." Just???Is it negative to need attention? Is it unnecessary? They shouldn't need attention?... Let's talk about it! Join us on the Arkansas AWARE podcast."What's the amount that you need, that I can give, that will fill you up and not drain me?"Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE Podcasts

Lagging SkillsWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!When we think about challenging behaviors in the classroom, we think about lagging skills. How does this perspective impact you as you problem-solve the best ways to intervene? Join Nicole and Stacy as they talk it through.Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE Podcasts

Stories from Local ChampionsToday we have four guests! We wanted to hear a little more from people who have spent their lives being champions for kids.Ryane Owens-Sorey talks about tapping into her passion to be a champion in a local school district and now using that passion to begin her work with the AWARE team as a Regional Trainer. Andrea Fortner, Guidance and Counseling Coordinator, discusses how it is hard to be a champion alone and who she has partnered with over the years. Dr. Amanda Musick, director of student services for Bentonville, shares what it is like to lead champions in a larger school district. Beth Mathys, AWARE Regional Trainer, talks about how the passion to be a champion for kids often grows out of personal experiences.There are champions out there. If you're feeling alone in your work, we hope this episode reminds you that there are like-minded people out there working alongside you in Arkansas!Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.TranscriptResources:A.W.A.R.E. websiteProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comDESE Podcasts

Special Holiday Episode #2Happy Holidays Everybody! Thanks for tuning in. We wanted to bring you a little "blast from the past." This is one of our episodes that are in the archives about resiliency and we just thought it might be a relevant listen during the holiday break. We hope you enjoy!Distinguishing Self-Care and ResilienceLast week you heard an episode that was recorded live at the Coordinated School Health Conference. Today we pick up the conversation by talking more about resilience and how it harmonizes with self-care. We also wonder, is “self-care” a dirty word now? Something you dread? We're curious. Let us know! You can watch the recorded sessions from the CSH meeting here:https://bit.ly/CSH_recordingsWelcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1urR4wPwul8msnkEI9Pfsm7gVockbuO1Z/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:https://bit.ly/CSH_recordingsProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Special Holiday Episode #1Happy Holidays Everybody! Thanks for tuning in. We wanted to bring you a little "blast from the past." This is one of our episodes that are in the archives about resiliency and we just thought it might be a relevant listen during the holiday break. We hope you enjoy! What is the Difference Between Resilience and Powering Through?Do you know the difference? We talk about how so many people seem to think they are the same. But you know us, we're going to pull on that string and see what unravels. Join our discussion as we clarify our perspective on resilience.Welcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/18jlaLdD9HiWgFDeX7FG9kc3l_z3eif7P/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102414495116396977572&rtpof=true&sd=trueProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Why would you want to tolerate distress? Honestly. I just want *no distress.* Zero distress, please. Distress tolerance skills are necessary! If we don't have good ones then we'll use bad ones!! We'll talk about all this and we will explain the circles in this image. Join us for a fun episode with Betsy, Nicole and Donnie!Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YX67_xy1dzN0NpkM2cN4oZRrpeLE0Pfm/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Today we interview Kelli Martin and Tricia Benish from the Greenbrier School District. Listen in as we talk about how Greenbrier has found champions for positive behavior change and mental wellbeing in schools and what they are doing about it!Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xwkR_GEI5ZvAoN4E5xrHRk9LZ3e2RVYn/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Tier 2 behavior interventions are an area of growth for most of our schools. We have Tier 1, we have SBMH for Tier 3… but what can we do in-between there? Today we walk through several Tier 2 interventions and how it could be possible to “check the box” and do the intervention but get NO WHERE. We discuss the ways these interventions can go wrong and what the goals really are. There is more magic in how we are than in what we do. Read that again. How more than what.Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hq_tCQf_K5EIVxet0V8yzQTo9lpssJid/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Atlas of the Heart:https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Have you ever tried, intentionally, to underreact? Can you imagine what that might be like?... Today Stacy tells us a little about how OVER underreacting might bring about the kind of reaction we really hope for from the other person. Is there a place for this in the classroom? What about those times when we feel personally hurt by a student or colleague? Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nzmx3Qx--t_20snPAGms55GxQzfbiusX/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Atlas of the Heart:https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

In Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown talks about “Places We Go When We Feel Wronged.” In those places we might feel things like anger, disgust, dehumanization, self-righteousness and even contempt. Contempt, my friends, is one of Gottman's Four Horsemen. The Four Horsemen are indicators of a corroding relationship. The other three are Criticism, Defensiveness and Stonewalling. Yikes. We wonder if they are in your building or classroom? Are they in your culture and climate? Join us for the discussion! Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qcXByETzKxsSvjKQ0L3Y1X5LF1jFQzyb/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Atlas of the Heart:https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Atlas of the Heart Continued: ShameBrene says, “Shame thrives on secrecy, silence, and judgment. [However, when] we reach out, share our shame experiences with someone who responds with empathy, [then] shame dissipates.” - Atlas of the Heart, Brene Brown. Today we talk about the impact of shame in the classroom. In teacher student relationships there is a power differential. Are we expecting students to dissipate their own shame? Do you have a story of a relationship starting in shame and ending in empathy? Think about it. Stacy says, “I think a lot of us spend our whole lifetimes finding that person that says, I see you for who you are and I love you despite and with everything you bring.” What do you think?Let's be the kinds of people who dissipate shame in our relationships, in our hallways, buildings and classrooms!Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cfgjZnEX6kQt8Hqa5E2tGw-fJsWFbssO/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Atlas of the Heart:https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Fast and DirectiveWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!What speed do educators run at? Fast and Directive. It's fast and directive ALL DAY LONG. Is this possibly why some skills are more uncomfortable for educators? It's really hard to listen non-judgmentally in a fast and directive way. This episode gets a little spicy as we struggle with the needs in every classroom and the pace we all get used to.Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/18JB01EyPue4KLxWHf8NKZRj6wHmux_NT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Atlas of the Heart:https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Sympathy & Compassion FatigueWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Today is our final conversation around Brené Brown's new book Atlas of the Heart. We discuss the concepts of compassion, sympathy, empathy and then we get into compassion fatigue. Is sympathy a bad thing? We also process a little around the balance of believing a person's experience and still having sound judgment and wisdom. And we ask; what is the correlation between compassion fatigue and sensitivity?Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NvpaImfKLgEb9MF_D_iqtDHjNKUfv5hA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Atlas of the Heart:https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Mixed FeelingsWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!In this episode we continue our discussion around concepts from The Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown. Today the focus is on "places we go when things aren't what they seem" and mixed feelings like nostalgia, cognitive dissonance, and paradox. This brings up some of the concepts we have previously discussed, like the idea of "both/and," from the Surge Capacity episode. We also talk about the power of words and of grappling with definitions of feeling words.Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qirh0R3gaysTOZGvyeFFKRTDi6VdOSYZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Atlas of the Heart:https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

BoredomWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Currently on the AWARE podcast we are talking about The Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown. In this episode we discuss ideas around boredom and education. Is it ok for students to experience boredom? Are student expectations such that they never want to be bored at all? Does it impact student productivity or work ethic? We also discuss a situation with a higher education professor and we reference this article:https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/04/opinions/nyu-chemistry-professor-student-complaint-filipovicJoin Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bAKPvUqW2s6zPIrEsJJbc1WGoqgpAukR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Atlas of the Heart:https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Functional HopeWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!In this episode, Betsy and Nicole continue to discuss "Atlas of the Heart", the latest book by #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown. Today we look at the concepts of hope, hopelessness and despair.Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/151yDMmDl5u431h2DdsN__X8vhtcUf2Ji/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Atlas of the Heart:https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Open the AtlasWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!In this episode, Betsy and Nicole begin a discussion about "Atlas of the Heart", the latest book by #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown. Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w-74hJgVVYp1oxC9YchFf5gHgnitFIh1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Atlas of the Heart:https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Using Typical Counseling SkillsTherapists use basic skills that we generalize in society in many ways. We might call them active listening skills, conflict resolution, communication skills, empathy skills, etc. It's true that all of these skills are things counselors do – but getting good at them does not make you a counselor! It makes you a better human. Today we talk about how the trainings we do are designed help to improve these skills in our educators. We also discuss the value of Mental Health First Aid trainings and how they teach, and allow you to practice, good basic skills that prepare you to intervene in a mental health challenge or crisis. Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q0S-HsM6mO0O250T8A3zBGzsMrgeetns/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

De-escalation & Returning to RegulationHow long does it take you to come back to a state of regulation after you have been triggered? Today we discuss realistic expectations for de-escalation and how long it takes for humans to return to regulation. Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qin7gmVIsUGO11Y8eIS5NS32baYoLfag/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

100th Episode!Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!The AWARE team looks back on where we have been and where we are going. If you are wondering what this podcast is all about – this is a great episode to check out. Please rate and review on this special day! We would love to see the stars and read your feedback.Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nuCHsNTTtm2AApcbyOqGuxVk7r7WydVA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Team Building & the EnneagramThe Enneagram is social and emotional learning for grown-ups! Today we talk about how self-awareness and awareness of others are critical to healthy work environments. Nicole also walks around the Enneagram and talks about possible self-care ideas for each type.Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FVN79ncXPSf0PASztUxHCeLTolvg-7nx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Ready to RumbleWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sXPT8jHDZFg5WTWob3GbgGNkyxbthdit/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

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AWARE Season 3 FinaleToday we wrap up Season 3 of the Arkansas AWARE podcast. Join us as we reflect on what we've learned and talked about this school year. We also chat about our summer plans and summer reading lists – you know, the important stuff!Welcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:Resources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

AWARE Trainings and the EnneagramThis month Stacy and Nicole are talking about the professional development courses they have planned for this summer. Today we talk about Teacher Wellbeing and the Enneagram. We have talked about teacher wellbeing and self-care quite a bit over the course of this AWARE grant. Our thoughts about it have shifted and refined as we have tried different things and heard from educators. Even if “self-care” seems like a dirty word to you at this point, we still need it… so what do we do about that? We also talked about how the Enneagram continues to be a beneficial tool as we look at self-care and SEL skills! Stacy and Nicole are doing a 3 hour virtual course on Teacher Wellbeing on June 1st. Nicole will be doing breakout sessions on Teacher Wellbeing and the Enneagram at the ASCD conference on June 6th in Bentonville. We hope you'll join us!Welcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:Resources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Motivational Interviewing for School ProfessionalsThis month Stacy and Nicole are talking about the professional development courses they have planned for this summer. Today we talk about Motivational Interviewing for School Professionals. This is a 6 hour, in-person, course offered at OUR on July 22nd, and Arch Ford on August 3rd. Motivational Interviewing is a powerful set of tools that assists helping adults with having productive and meaningful conversations with students about their motivation, and their motivation to change. It is normal to have ambivalence about change… to feel 2 ways about it. Motivational interviewing creates space for this and allows people to tap into their own goals, values and desires. We're excited about this one. Listen in to find out more.Welcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hgqFDsNvHGtlkte0HNolwBhadIp6DwEL/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Blending Social and Emotional Learning into the ClassroomThis month Stacy and Nicole are talking about the professional development courses they have planned for this summer. Today we talk about Blending Social and Emotional Learning into the Classroom. There is a virtual 3 hour offering of this course on June 1st. Stacy and Nicole will be doing in-person 6 hour courses at Arch Ford on June 9th and July 29th, and at OUR on June 13th. We have dedicated a lot of time this summer to this course content because everyone is asking for it. How do you fold it in? J How do you make it a part of the normal classroom experience? We're going to spend time figuring that out and practicing some of the strategies. It's going to a be a very fun and productive PD.Welcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AHrCm30J4g6sQ-3zDtywwBZnEoZ9t3H5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:A.W.A.R.E. website:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

School Climate – The Three Foot ForkToday the AWARE team reflect more on the topic of School Climate, and Nicole remembers another story. Have you ever wondered how to eat with a fork that is 3 feet long? Well, you'll find out today! And we'll even tell you what that has to do with school climate. For those of you able to get to the OUR Educational Cooperative, we will have a training on School Climate on August 1st. This is an in-person offering for teams of 3-5.Welcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CpUtkiorXZXMHK8cEDqk4pi5wCdulEpp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Jasper High School:https://www.jasper.k12.ar.us/jasper-highProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

School Climate – How's the Weather?School Climate is an important topic as we look at how to build awareness around wellness and resiliency in education. Today we get a little taste of Stacy's training on School Climate. You'll want to experience this in-person! And if you can get to the OUR Educational Cooperative on August 1st – you can do just that! We are asking for a team of 3-5 from each building to be present for this in-person training. We do recognize that this isn't accessible to everyone, thus today's podcast! And tune in next week as we talk about School Climate even more.Welcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o0e3Lu10Bxc3yi7JQqwQvoLwJLhaNho2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Jasper High School:https://www.jasper.k12.ar.us/jasper-highProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Interview with Dr. Candra BraselThe Arkansas AWARE team is joined by Dr. Candra Brasel, a superintendent with an extensive background in counseling and behavior. We know you'll gain a lot of insight from this inspiring interview. We talk about the needs schools have, school based services, how to support teachers and even a little about PBISWelcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QdiZSFsxT2Yw4zZSSGtejWCozI-kX2yi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Jasper High School:https://www.jasper.k12.ar.us/jasper-highProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Alice Cooper - A Spirit of GratitudeIt's not everyday we get to interview a friend that's been in education for 50 years. But today we did that very thing!! We laughed, cried, and hugged a lot for this podcast episode. We invite you to listen to our conversation with Mrs. Alice Cooper at Jasper High School and learn about her amazing resiliency and time in the classroom! We think you will agree that it's an episode to remember!Welcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jeyBjnOOYNyveWDXjvEbrKIjPIJfCZDE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Jasper High School:https://www.jasper.k12.ar.us/jasper-highProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Alice Cooper - A History of Resilience It's not everyday we get to interview a friend that's been in education for 50 years. But today we did that very thing!! We laughed, cried, and hugged a lot for this podcast episode. We invite you to listen to our conversation with Mrs. Alice Cooper at Jasper High School and learn about her amazing resiliency and time in the classroom! We think you will agree that it's an episode to remember!Welcome to season 3 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents, children.....anyone! We want to help make everyone more A.W.A.R.E.!Project A.W.A.R.E. is a grant program funded by S.A.M.H.S.A. (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). The Sandy Hook school shooting happened in December of 2012. In 2013 the White House initiative "NOW IS THE TIME" came out with 2 key goals:1. Make schools safer and more nurturing.2. Increase access to mental health services.The "NOW IS THE TIME" initiative laid the foundation for federal grants like A.W.A.R.E. Arkansas applied for and received the second round of funding for A.W.A.R.E. in October of 2018. Our project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education.Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-awareTranscript:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c1QYhyyAMV5IWgRGfkjEfzCrPXlVlf9v/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=trueResources:Jasper High School:https://www.jasper.k12.ar.us/jasper-highProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts