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Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.

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

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23:43

Big Red Button

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2025/03/10

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!De-escalation is one of our most frequently requested workshops and in this episode we touch on some of the high points. How do we prevent challenging situations from getting worse? What can we do to bring the temperature down? Do you have a cover over your big red button?Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are witty and relate-able, simultaneously shedding light on

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21:36

Executive Functioning Skills and Emotional Intelligence

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2025/02/24

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Today we talk about how executive functioning skills develop, and the relationship between those skills and emotional intelligence. When it comes to executive functioning skills, The Harvard Center for the Developing Child says, “Children are not born with these skills -they are born with the potential to develop them.” How do we build them in our students? Which skills are easier for us? Do we expect them to be easy for everyone? Is that when we

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18:42

Motivational Interviewing Role Play

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2025/02/17

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!This podcast segment discusses the Motivational Interviewing training offered by the Arkansas AWARE project. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative communication style used to help individuals find their own internal motivation for change, rather than giving them directives. The presenters demonstrate an example roleplay using Motivational Interviewing techniques with a teenager experiencing difficulties with friendships. The key aspects highlighted

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26:29

HIPAA or FERPA?

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2025/02/10

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!We have a resource for you! In this episode we introduce you to the HIPAA/FERPA primer with the help of Cheria McDonald, the state school nurse consultant. This is a tricky issue, and we’re not lawyers, but we think the primer will be a helpful resource to turn to when you have questions. You can find it on our website! Just click on the HIPAA/FERPA button. Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in

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13:28

Free-Play at High School - Panel Conversation

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2025/02/03

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!In this episode we discuss the importance of free play and opportunities for unstructured time for students. This is part of our continuted disucssion on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Key points include:The Valley Springs school district was a 2019-2023 pilot site for the Arkansas AWARE project and has implemented initiatives like a monthly "flex day" and outdoor spaces for students to play and engage in activities.These efforts aim to provide

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16:15

Administrators Speak about Going Phone-Free at School...

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2025/01/28

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!The Valley Spring School District in Arkansas has implemented a "phone-free" policy for the current school year, where students are required to place their phones in secured pouches during the school day. The key points from the transcript are:The decision to go phone-free was driven by discipline issues, mental health concerns, and a desire for more consistency in enforcing the previous phone policy.The results so far have been very positive, with teachers

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21:03

Students Speak about Going Phone-Free at School -...

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2024/12/05

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!This episode of Arkansas AWARE features a discussion with high school students from a local school district that has implemented a "phone-free" policy. The students share their initial reactions to the policy, which ranged from nervousness to skepticism, but most now feel it has had a positive impact. They report increased in-person interaction and engagement, less distraction in the classroom, and improved mental wellbeing. The students also discuss how

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23:28

The Impact of Video Games and Social Media

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2024/11/21

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!We are in a series of episodes discussing The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. How have video games and social media shaped our young people? Is there a connection between their mental health and this technology use? Are we truly “forever elsewhere”? Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations

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20:12

The Decline of Free Play

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2024/11/14

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!We are in a series of episodes discussing The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. In this episode we focus on the role of free play and talk about how this applies to our everyday work in K-12 schools. We encourage schools to consider some of the ideas from the book about recess and unstructured play.Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole Fairchild as they discuss issues related to

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24:52

The Anxious Generation: Overview

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2024/11/04

Welcome to season 5 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!We have been reading The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. We couldn’t wait to talk about this with you! In this episode talk about a few of our key takeaways from this book. Join us as we reminisce about the beginning of the internet and compare this to our experiences with technology today.Join the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!Join Betsy Kindall and Nicole

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23:29

CTSSC Academy Day

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2023/03/06

CTSSC Academy DayWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join the conversation anywhere you listen to podcasts!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 light on issues that can sometimes be hard to confront or understand. These episodes are chunked into small bites and packed with information that would be helpful to educators, parents,

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18:30

Boosting Morale

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2023/02/27

Boosting MoraleJust this morning I heard, "I can't wait until Spring Break." It's that time of the year! In this episode we talk about ways we can boost morale in our buildings. Whether you are in charge or not, there are things you can do to make your school a place people want to be....even at the end of February!! We would love to hear what is working in your environment. Let us know by commenting on Facebook, or leave a review on the podcast app. We love you all out there!Welcome to season 4 of

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17:48

Coaching & Self-Awareness

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2023/02/20

Coaching & Self-AwarenessCoaching is a powerful way to gain more self-awareness. Too often coaching is seen as punitive, or only something you need if you're new, or if you are struggling as an educator. In so many other fields having a coach is simply a sign that you want to be better!...that you want feedback and you are looking for progress. Today we talk about how to gain more self-awareness and some of the things that get in the way. Join our conversation by letting us know your thoughts

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16:01

Is it Me?

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2023/02/13

Is it Me?Have you ever asked yourself, "is it me?" when you're having a difficult time with a student or behavior management in the classroom? Self-awareness is critical to our ability to make the kinds of changes we're always talking about.Today we talk about the very real struggle of managing your own shame response while managing a classroom. Does shame ever override your social skills as an adult? It takes an intentional effort to respond in a way other than what is natural. We talk about junk

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13:59

Like or Value

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2023/02/06

Like or ValueWe were iced in with you all last week and we’re coming to you from our home offices! Today Betsy joins the conversation and wants some clarification on what we mean by “like” your students. For some people, maybe “value” is a better word because “liking” every single student seems like an unattainable dream. Has our definition of “like” changed with the influence of social media? We get into it. Join us!Welcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Join the conversation anywhere you

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24:19

I Like You?

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2023/01/30

Attention SeekingWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!How do you know when someone likes you? Does it take a lot of emotional energy or bonding to get to that point?"Every time you make eye contact, or you don't, your body language, all of it is relationship building. You don't have an option. You're doing it. It's not optional. It's not extra."Listen in as we talk about what it takes to like someone, or feel liked by someone, and how much that matters. We'll talk about power, non-verbals and

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21:26

Attention Seeking

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2023/01/23

Attention SeekingWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!Why do students seek attention? "They just want attention." Just???Is it negative to need attention? Is it unnecessary? They shouldn't need attention?... Let's talk about it! Join us on the Arkansas AWARE podcast."What's the amount that you need, that I can give, that will fill you up and not drain me?"Join Betsy Kindall, Nicole Fairchild, and Stacy Moore as they discuss issues related to mental health in education. Their conversations are

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25:25

Lagging Skills

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2023/01/16

Lagging SkillsWelcome to season 4 of Arkansas A.W.A.R.E.!When we think about challenging behaviors in the classroom, we think about lagging skills. How does this perspective impact you as you problem-solve the best ways to intervene? Join Nicole and Stacy as they talk it through.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 light on issues that can sometimes be

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18:29

Stories from Local Champions

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2023/01/09

Stories from Local ChampionsToday we have four guests! We wanted to hear a little more from people who have spent their lives being champions for kids.Ryane Owens-Sorey talks about tapping into her passion to be a champion in a local school district and now using that passion to begin her work with the AWARE team as a Regional Trainer. Andrea Fortner, Guidance and Counseling Coordinator, discusses how it is hard to be a champion alone and who she has partnered with over the years. Dr. Amanda Musick,

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16:20

Special Holiday Episode #2

Arkansas A.W.A.R.E. ·

2023/01/02

Special Holiday Episode #2Happy Holidays Everybody! Thanks for tuning in. We wanted to bring you a little "blast from the past." This is one of our episodes that are in the archives about resiliency and we just thought it might be a relevant listen during the holiday break. We hope you enjoy!Distinguishing Self-Care and ResilienceLast week you heard an episode that was recorded live at the Coordinated School Health Conference. Today we pick up the conversation by talking more about resilience and

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