21 JAN 2020 · 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

26 NOV 2019 · 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!

28 OCT 2019 · In this episode Jason Tarnow is the guest. Jason is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with Pathways to Healing in Noblesville, Indiana where he uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy as a staple in his practice. Jason explains the science and practical applications behind EMDR along with why he believes it can help us all. https://pathwaystohealingcounseling.com/: The Pathways to Healing Website. https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/: What is EMDR from EMDR Institute, Inc.

30 SEP 2019 · Dr. Amy Ricke joins the Toolbox for this episode on eating disorders. Dr. Ricke is a psychiatrist at The Selah House, an eating disorders treatment facility located in Anderson, IN. Dr. Ricke shares why the adolescent years is the perfect entry point for parents to learn more about this issue. Tips, warning signs, treatment options and resources are all packed into this conversation. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/: Website for the National Eating Disorders Association. http://www.iaedp.com/: Website for the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals https://www.selahhouse.com/: The website for The Selah House treatment center in Anderson, IN https://anad.org/: Website for The Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/support-groups/: Website for The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness http://www.edtfi.org/resources.html: The Eating Disorders Task Force of Indiana

10 SEP 2019 · Craig, Juli and Jill pick up where they left off with Dr. Grate, Superintendent of Westfield Washington School. In this, Part II episode, they really dig into Dr. Grate's insight on all things middle school. Great advice for parents along with several "things to come." https://www.stvincent.org/Services/Mental-and-Behavioral-Health: The St. Vincent Mental and Behavioral Health Website https://indymca.org/y-westfield/: The Westfield, IN YMCA webpage. https://www.pltw.org/: The national website for Project Lead the Way

27 AUG 2019 · Craig, Jill and Juli have a candid conversation with district Superintendent, Dr. Sherry Grate. Dr. Grate shares her vision for the district along with challenges and successes in her first few years of leadership. Several useful parent resources shared as well. https://www.wws.k12.in.us/domain/451: Westfield Washington School's Superintendent webpage https://www.spreaker.com/show/wws-podcast: Dr. Grate's podcast, "Inside the Rock" http://parentuniversity.wws.k12.in.us/: Westfield Washington School's Parent University website

19 AUG 2019 · In this first episode of our third season, Craig, Juli and Jill welcome their new principal, Mike Hall to The Toolbox. Mike comes to WMS from Monon Trail Elementary School also in the Westfield Washington School District. Listen to Mr. Hall share his vision for WMS and why he was so eager to serve as the school's next leader. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-yaqtIXNJ4: YouTube video about Paul Tough's book How Children Succeed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8: Ted Talk with Angela Duckworth on the topic of Grit. https://www.search-institute.org/: The Search Institute Website. Lots of parent resources here.

7 MAY 2019 · Local Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Rachel Hall returns for Part II of a series on The Core Emotions. In this episode, she focuses on fear. Hear why it is so important to experience it, why she is afraid of frogs and how we can help ourselves and our teens experience this core emotion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=85z4N_sHXJw&disable_polymer=true: Video from Pixar's "Inside Out" demonstrating fear. https://brenebrown.com/: Website for Brene Brown. TONS of info. here! https://pathwaystohealingcounseling.com/: Website for Pathways to Healing Counseling.

26 APR 2019 · Rachel Hall returns to The Toolbox. This is a follow up from episode 34 where we just scratched the surface when discussing teens and trauma. Realizing that the core emotions are such a part of trauma, we concluded that a deep dive into the core emotions is needed. This episode is the first in a series of chats about the core emotions starting with "anger." pathwaystohealingcounseling.com: Pathways to Healing Counseling Website. Rachel's contact/bio included along with all that Pathways has to offer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaJEWGSOD7s: Video of Pixar film "Inside Out" on featuring "Anger." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-kMJBWk9E0: Video mentioned by Craig with Dan Harris narration. This video explains in plain terms how meditation helps our emotions.

10 APR 2019 · Adam Lesser is the Deputy Director of Implementation for The Columbia Lighthouse Project in New York City. He is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former Middle School Counselor. Adam shares about the Columbia Suicide Prevention Scale widely used by counselors, therapists, doctors and shares why this needs to be a tool for any and all folks who are concerned about anyone's intent with suicide. http://cssrs.columbia.edu/: The Columbia Lighthouse Project Website https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201705/13-things-parents-should-know-about-13-reasons-why: A recent article from Psychology Today expressing concerns about the Netflix show "13 Reasons Why."