Building Student Resilience
Building Student Resilience

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.

Building Student Resilience Our conversations about our resilience as adults led us to think about student resilience. We have heard a lot of educators say that students are less motivated right now. We wonder if this has something to do with...

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Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.

DESE Podcasts

Dr. Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild and Dr. Stacy Moore discuss Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. - a project to Advance Wellness And Resiliency in Education. 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). Betsy is an educator, a licensed school counselor and the Statewide Coordinator for Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. She has worked in Arkansas schools for nearly 20 years. Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in schools for about 10 years. She is the project manager at one of the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.. remote sites. Stacy is a Behavior Support Specialist/School Psychologist with Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. and has been working in Arkansas schools over 15 years. They love working together and this podcast is a result of the creative energy synthesized through their conversations about mental health awareness. They begin by sharing a little about their previous work background and goals for this podcast series. In subsequent episodes, they focus on individual topics related to school culture and mental health. Their conversations are as witty and entertaining as they are informative. They share touching personal stories and address real-life situations that will help enable every listener to become more A.W.A.R.E. of the world around them. The episodes in this series are generally less than ten minutes long, but are packed with valuable information and commentary that will leave you wanting more! New episodes are scheduled for release weekly, every Monday. This project is dedicated to Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education. Please feel free to subscribe to this podcast and join us as we strive to help everyone become more A.W.A.R.E.! Website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/school-health-services/arkansas-aware Produced by Donnie Lee Music: https://www.purple-planet.com More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts

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Strengthening Student Resilience: Tips from Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.

“Those are skills that will last them a lifetime.”

Why are students struggling with motivation these days? This question is at the heart of the latest Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. episode, where hosts Dr. Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Dr. Stacy Moore dig into the topic of student resilience. With their combined expertise in education and mental health, they explore the various hurdles that students face today, from the lingering effects of COVID-19 to the ever-present academic pressures. The trio doesn't just highlight the problems; they offer actionable solutions too.

By sharing personal stories and evidence-based strategies, they provide educators with tools to help students build resilience. Think social-emotional learning, mindfulness exercises, and recognizing when a student is feeling overwhelmed. It's about more than just addressing lack of motivation; it's about understanding the deeper issues and teaching skills that last a lifetime.

Whether you're a teacher, parent, or anyone invested in the well-being of young people, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help foster a resilient mindset in students.

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