CTSSC Academy Day 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. https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8jw6YbFEKtSJuRquiIJRhTxpiKSGPG4/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true Resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware Produced by Donnie Lee https://www.purple-planet.com https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Boosting Morale Just 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. https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OAvTMSfQSJFttOtDal0xb6flkmeA4W5M/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true Resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware Produced by Donnie Lee https://www.purple-planet.com https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Coaching & Self-Awareness Coaching 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. https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XfiEPUE7kZWtlID_wxl7y8Nv17ljgG9c/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true Resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware Produced by Donnie Lee https://www.purple-planet.com https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-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. https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qccYL0mrjaZyYMzwfhGcyZ83RWn8WHCR/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true Resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware Produced by Donnie Lee https://www.purple-planet.com https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Like or Value We 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. https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fe8dmst0UGv11GTBxw1jmGoTExYr0iBm/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true Resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware Produced by Donnie Lee https://www.purple-planet.com https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Attention Seeking Welcome 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. https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nUV-sQZdfJSm37v4DYDgl9DQV7m29wf-/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true Resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware Produced by Donnie Lee https://www.purple-planet.com https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Attention Seeking Welcome 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. https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware https://docs.google.com/document/d/13FcxOQBsKmst9sHfo-wvVFaYWME_Kvav/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true Resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware Produced by Donnie Lee https://www.purple-planet.com https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Lagging Skills Welcome 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. https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware https://docs.google.com/document/d/10VUaR2_hA1VbpZCBIT2uHXD-x7Hz7_BQ/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true Resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware Produced by Donnie Lee https://www.purple-planet.com https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Stories from Local Champions Today 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. https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wcvNoxw7tz1yBT5d7E7xxfozwyrbbpXw/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true Resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware Produced by Donnie Lee https://www.purple-planet.com https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

Special Holiday Episode #2 Happy 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 Resilience Last 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_recordings 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-aware Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1urR4wPwul8msnkEI9Pfsm7gVockbuO1Z/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104750952408493783016&rtpof=true&sd=true Resources: https://bit.ly/CSH_recordings Produced by Donnie Lee Music: https://www.purple-planet.com More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts