The Toolbox: A WMS Counseling Podcast

046 8th to 9th Grade Transition w/WHS

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

046 8th to 9th Grade Transition w/WHS

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

045 Social Emotional Learning at the State Level

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

045 Social Emotional Learning at the State Level

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

044 EMDR Therapy

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