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WISD Guidance & Counseling

September 2024

WISD Guidance& CounselingSeptember 2024

Parent Newsletter Parent Newsletter

Welcome to the Willis ISD Guidance & Counseling Parent Newsletter!


We are committed to supporting the well-being of our students and their families. This newsletter will provide valuable information, resources, and tips to help you navigate mental health and wellness topics. Our goal is to create a supportive community where everyone feels empowered to prioritize mental health.


Thank you for being a crucial part of our community. Together, we can grow healthy minds and happy hearts in all our students.


Warm regards,


Kelly Locke

Director of Guidance & Counseling
Willis ISD

September is Suicide Prevention Month September is Suicide Prevention Month

Wildkat University Suicide Prevention Parent Presentation Wildkat University Suicide Prevention Parent Presentation

Wildkat University-Suicide Prevention - 09-18-22.mp4

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Willis ISD's Suicide Prevention Program Willis ISD's Suicide Prevention Program

What is R U OK? What is R U OK?

Ask R U OK? Any Day explainer (CC)

How teens can use R U OK? How teens can use R U OK?

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How our younger students can use R U OK? How our younger students can use R U OK?

How to be a good friend and ask R U OK? (K-6)
Together it's OK! (R U OK?)
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Make Screen Time Safe and Positive

Use these planners to inspire conversations about tech use as a family.


Entertainment and tech have the potential to spark meaningful conversations. And tech planners are a great way for kids to have a shared understanding of how your family makes the most out of entertainment and tech time.

Care Solace Care Solace

Willis ISD proudly offers a free mental health connection service to all our students, staff and families. Reach out to your child's school counselor for more information.

Books Worth Reading Books Worth Reading

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by Jonathan Haidt

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by Dr. Michelle Borba

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by Dr. Jean M. Twenge

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by Lisa Damour

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by Dr. John Deloney

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by Sissy Goff

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by Dr. Brene Brown

Worth a Listen Worth a Listen

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Mental Health and Wellness Podcasts for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Click HERE to access.

Parenting Courses & Advice Parenting Courses & Advice

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ParentGuidance.org

Free Resources

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