Responding to Grief
Responding to Grief

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.

Responding to Grief Welcome to Season 2 of the Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. podcast series. 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,...

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Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.

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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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Coping with Grief in Schools: Wisdom from Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.

“And so, for when you mentioned that this is for ourselves as well, this is for school counselors as well, because knowing that you are helping that many other people and that you are in the trenches and you're going to be doing this work- for we don't know how long that we've got to take care of ourselves and you've got to take care of you- and so that's why, at the beginning of this training, you will hear some of that about.”

Grief is a challenging companion, especially in the educational environment. In this heartfelt episode of 'Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.', hosts Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore tackle the complex topic of responding to grief. With a mix of wit and empathy, they share personal stories and professional advice, making a tough subject approachable for everyone involved in education. The trio emphasizes the importance of acknowledging grief and moving forward in a healthy manner, particularly in light of the ongoing pandemic.

They offer practical tools and materials for grief counseling and stress the need for self-care among educators. Betsy poignantly reminds us, 'you've got to take care of yourself', highlighting that supporting oneself is just as crucial as supporting others. This episode is a must-listen for educators, parents, and anyone looking to understand and manage grief within school communities.

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