September 14, 2020 • 23 mins
Episode Description: Lauren Willis discusses the challenges that educators and students have faced since March due to Covid-19. She provides some tips for overcoming stress and talks of the pressure that educators feel to provide for the social-emotional health of students.
Guest Bio: Lauren Willis
Arkansas School Counselor Association Junior High Counselor of the Year
Certified in English as a Second Language (ESL)
National Board Certified Teacher - Counseling
Lead School Counselor at Lakeside Junior High in Springdale, Arkansas
Collaborates with members of the community to provide leadership opportunities for students such as Mi Futuro (a student-mentoring program with Walmart), Jr. Leadership (Chamber of Commerce), Educational Talent Search (University of Arkansas)
Resources:
Lauren’s tips for effectively managing stress:
Create a schedule/routine
Do things in smaller doses to prevent fatigue
Limit intake of news coverage
Sleep
Secondary Traumatic Stress Self-Care Packet
https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/files/Building_TSS_Handout_3secondary_trauma.pdf
Produced by Donnie Lee
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
More information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts
Guest Bio: Lauren Willis
Arkansas School Counselor Association Junior High Counselor of the Year
Certified in English as a Second Language (ESL)
National Board Certified Teacher - Counseling
Lead School Counselor at Lakeside Junior High in Springdale, Arkansas
Collaborates with members of the community to provide leadership opportunities for students such as Mi Futuro (a student-mentoring program with Walmart), Jr. Leadership (Chamber of Commerce), Educational Talent Search (University of Arkansas)
Resources:
Lauren’s tips for effectively managing stress:
Create a schedule/routine
Do things in smaller doses to prevent fatigue
Limit intake of news coverage
Sleep
Secondary Traumatic Stress Self-Care Packet
https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/files/Building_TSS_Handout_3secondary_trauma.pdf
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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