Wrapping up the end of the school year with Sally Gibson's journaling experience using a one word phrase for self growth and wellbeing. Sally is an art teacher at the Area Learning Center. 

How are you has become a loaded question in our society. From the COVID-19 pandemic to racial strife to it being the end of school year – we are on stress overload. In the spirit of May being mental health awareness month, today’s discussion will be on self-care. You will hear a different take on self-care where we’ll acknowledge the pushback that some of you may feel regarding the word, self-care and then you’ll be invited to reclaim the term and personalize it for your own health and well-being. Julia Geigle is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW), and a mental health specialist for the district. Click here for transcript or cut and paste: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGZJ-zSplAilBSOcaZWa15HTE4wGH-Ok/view?usp=sharing

Welcome back to part 2 of 2 from our previous podcast “Building a Positive Playlist”. Today’s discussion is on your inner dialogue. You know, those unhelpful negative self-talks? Those thoughts that keep you from being the best version of you, or those thoughts that steal your joy, or those thoughts that delay or even stop you from doing, growing and learning? In this episode you will learn the formula of countering unhelpful thoughts. Carla is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a mental health specialist for the school district. Click here for Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u6hf0GGZAqaXU3d3xeLh_ChdtcLB2RlM/view?usp=sharing

Building a playlist of positive statements while examining your true inner-strengths. The month of May will be dedicated to understanding behavior, reactions, stress and use of language to help de-escalate your stress. Carla is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a mental health specialist for the school district. Transcript Link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MPvQAKPFD0oE0SNN_A8IxjgYLwpoNrpX/view?usp=sharing

Introduction to the month of May topics and a wellness re-evaluation.  Carla is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a mental health specialist for the school district.

A guided meditation by Nicole Fisher. Nicole shares a loving kindness practice that amplifies positive energy and kindness towards self and others. Metta is a Buddhist practice that is thousands of years old. As an educator, this practice can be extended to fellow staff, students, families and of course, yourself. Our guest speaker, Nicole Fisher, is a dean of students at Mounds View High School. Transcript Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z5fOx4wC47cQEnfueP-iMNnXd1WkxRLEJasUQs7PxYQ/edit?usp=sharing

We know that all youth need positive relationships to navigate challenges and thrive.  Saying relationships are important for a young person to learn and grow is like saying water is important for a swimming pool.  Julia Geigle is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW), and a mental health specialist for the district. Search Institute Link to: The Developmental Relationships Framework https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z6kQiUaegPOGqh8v6q4gtU8z6KTtLWtE/view?usp=sharing Transcript Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AlCG9JqHKFDJjoTqxj4gdSHEamNajaGF/view?usp=sharing

Our guest speaker, Heather Ward, is an Equity Specialist located at Mounds View High School. Heather shares how she works toward managing her daily stressors, giving us some sound ideas for practice. For Transcript please follow link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LSVIbjY1t2nOZb7wmfaUY7F7mRKr3D7O/view?usp=sharing

Resiliency and social emotional learning. Despite the pandemic, you were able to create, uproot and change. This episode includes two self-care guides for teachers. Carla is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a mental health specialist for the school district. Transcript for this weeks episode - drive.google.com/file/d/1aib3IpWnCFv-Jp1SjVD9AYeNjNBQsywH/view?usp=sharing

The six dimensions we look at to gain insight into chemical use while offering support, guidance and trust. John Norwood is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and a chemical health specialist for the school district.