WISD Guidance & Counseling
September 2024
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
Wildkat University Suicide Prevention Parent Presentation
Willis ISD's Suicide Prevention Program
What is R U OK?
How teens can use R U OK?
How our younger students can use R U OK?
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
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
by Jonathan Haidt
by Dr. Michelle Borba
by Dr. Jean M. Twenge
Worth a Listen
Parenting Courses & Advice
ParentGuidance.org
Free Resources
- ParentGuidance.org helps parents find answers to help guide their child.
50+ On-demand Courses
- Led by licensed therapists and clinicians who provide trusted and specialised courses. Discover the power you have to shape your child's well-being.
Ask A Therapist
- Find 30+ mental health questions submitted by parents, answered by licensed therapists.
