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Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.

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, simultaneously shedding...

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11:30•5 Oct 2020

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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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Embracing Vulnerability: Key to Resilient Education

“Research on everything, because you're in here talking to us right now on the spur of, I mean just on the fly. And, and before I would double, I would quite, I would double guess that, because I would say, is that just me dragging my feet?”

How often do we talk about vulnerability in the classroom? In this episode of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E., Dr. Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Dr. Stacy Moore dive into why vulnerability is crucial for fostering resilience and wellness in educational settings. Funded by S.A.M.H.S.A., this project isn't just about mental health; it's about creating safe, nurturing environments where students and educators can thrive.

The trio breaks down complex topics like the enneagram for personal growth, self-compassion, trauma recovery, and self-care into easily digestible bites. Their lively and relatable discussions make tough subjects approachable for everyone—whether you're a teacher, parent, or student. If you're looking to understand how embracing vulnerability can transform educational spaces, this episode is a must-listen.

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