Kimberlyn Sorvaag, LCSW
Lakeside Counseling
As a therapist, I believe in a collaborative journey toward healing and growth, meeting my clients exactly where they are in their unique experiences. Through a compassionate and client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe space for exploration and empowerment, fostering resilience and meaningful change together. Let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and transformation, side by side.
Recognizing that no therapy approach fits all, I prioritize the foundational stage of building a strong therapeutic relationship. This phase allows for a deep understanding of your unique challenges and aspirations. During our sessions, you can expect a tailored blend of approaches aimed at supporting your journey towards growth and fulfillment.
Chao Xiong, M.S., LPC
Caillier Clinic
Chao graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1996. Prior to joining the Caillier Clinic team, Chao was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for twenty one years where he provided guidance and counseling to people with mental and physical disabilities regarding training and employment opportunities. He assisted many people in becoming vocationally successful, self-sufficient, and independent. Chao also has vocational evaluation experience in which he provided assessments to help clients identify their strengths and weaknesses so they could make an informed decision on their employment goals. He also has two and a half years of supervisory experience where he supervised programs related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and assisting the youth and elderly.
Chao is well known in the Hmong Community for his cultural experiences. During free time, he enjoys raising and taking care of animals such as goats, chickens, pheasants, and pigeons. He also enjoys hunting in the fall.
Tiffany Michaud, M.S., LPC
Connection Therapy and Wellness
Hello! I'm Tiffany Michaud, a licensed therapist passionate about helping others thrive, and the founder of Connection Therapy & Wellness.
With over 15 years of experience as a counselor, I have had the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, and adults through life’s challenges. My background in school and mental health counseling has given me a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs across all stages of life. I am commited to helping clients develop meaningful connections, build resilience, and lead fulfilling lives.
At the heart of my therapeutic practice lies connection—both the connection between therapist and client and the deeper connection within oneself. I use an integrative and holistic approach, blending evidence-based techniques with an emphasis on building trust and safety. Therapy isn’t just about solving problems; it’s about creating a space to explore, understand, and nurture your inner world.
We have formed a new partnership with Western Wisconsin Music in Medicine. They are already coming in to our schools to work with students one-on-one. We are now partnering with them to have them run Calmer Kidz Groups and The Listening Program.
The Calmer Kidz Groups will be done at Stillson Elementary and Parkview Elementary. Calmer Kidz is a uniquely engaging program using music, rhythm, and movement to empower students in processing difficult emotions and stressors calmly.
The Calmer Kidz course integrates music therapy and yoga movement practices specifically designed to aid in self-regulation by therapists and certified professionals.
The Listening Program is a neuroscience-based music listening therapy created to help you achieve optimal brain health. It involves listening to acoustically modified music, personalized to improve your brain performance, at any age or level of ability, in as little as 15 minutes per day.
Staff from REALiving will be running Cardinal Care mental health support booths at the Fall Parent Teacher Conferences. They will have some stress relieving fidgets to hand out as well as Cardinal Care flyers. They are able to answer questions and provide information about the mental health supports available in our district.
Our secondary schools will be taking the YRBS in 2025. The YRBS typically takes place during January to June of odd-numbered years (e.g., 2023, 2025, 2027). Administration of the 2025 YRBS will occur between January 6 and June 13, 2025. Exact dates are being determined.
Here is some basic information about the YRBS.
Here are the standard High School Questions asked.
Here are the standard Middle School Questions asked.
Here are the questions asked with a rational for why they are asked.
Here is a Frequently Asked Questions Document.
Here is a 2025 YRBS Fact Sheet.
CLICK HERE to access the modules.
This is a free, online, on-demand system consisting of three primary components. Through this system, learners will understand the prevalence and impact of toxic stress on youth and those who care for them. Additionally, participants will understand how to infuse the values of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment into various aspects of their existing equitable multi-level system of support. This infusion is what we call the trauma-informed lens.
The learning system is broken into Universal and Tier II and III modules. For each module set, you will find:
- Foundations: These modules are meant to be viewed first and in order. They set the stage for the important prerequisite knowledge and skills needed before engaging in other individual strategies.
- Strategies and Practices: These modules provide concrete ways to use the trauma-informed lens for various aspects of practice including social and emotional learning, self-regulation, relationship building and cognitive problem-solving. These modules can be viewed in any order, though we recommend the listed order.
- Systems & Policy Approaches: Finally, these modules focus on the systems and policy changes that are necessary to fully implement and sustain a TSS. They support areas such as school-wide behavior supports, discipline, and family engagement.
At the end of every module, learners will have the ability to email a certificate of completion to a staff person of their choosing. Length of the modules varies based on both topic and individual factors of the learner. View the average length of time for each module.
Trauma Sensitive Schools Module Resources
The following document provides direct links to the module readings, resources, and implementation tools in one handy location: Trauma Sensitive Schools Module Resources. Good luck on your journey!
Trauma Sensitive Schools Action Planning Guide
The following document guides school or district teams through creating an action plan for work around trauma sensitive schools with specific action items, linked to objectives, linked to goals that align with the overall vision: Trauma Sensitive Schools Action Planning Guide
Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health PODCASTS
Episodes feature Coalition board representatives and invited guests – each bringing a unique perspective and experience within Wisconsin’s systems for supporting school mental health.
Through thoughtful discussions between mental health providers, school professionals and parents representing lived experience, the series explores each of the six components of Wisconsin’s comprehensive school mental health model including: 1) a continuum of mental health supports; 2) collaboration; 3) needs assessment and resource mapping; 4) mental health referral pathways; 5) sustainability; and 6) data.
Click HERE if you are interested in listening to the monthly podcasts! The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is featured in episodes 3 and 8!
EAP Counseling during your prep time
Are you interested in utilizing counseling services during your prep or lunch hours? Maybe you would like to utilize your EAP counseling sessions before or after school? Here’s a list of providers that offer tele-health as an option:
- Ozaukee Community Therapies
- Aurora Community Counseling
- N Kay Counseling
- Wisconsin Lutheran Child and Family Services
- Holistic Path Counseling
- Winding Rivers Counseling
- 22 A Day Counseling
- Thrive Psychological
- Terri O’Donnell
- S.M. Backus
- Halcyon
- Family Service of Madison
There’s also the affiliate list for in-person counseling located on our REALiving website: www.eap.realiving.com
Username: CFAUSDistrict@REALiving.com
Password: cfausd_employee
Healthy Minds App
CLICK HERE to learn more!
Pivotal Health is coming to our area soon!
CLICK HERE to learn more about Pivotal Health.
Pivotal Health’s licensed clinicians come to you at your convenience for the same copay as going to a clinic. We provide urgent, primary, and mental healthcare house calls for all ages. Get the attention, personalization, and connection to meet the healthcare needs of you and your loved ones.
Healthcare Made Exactly For You
- Schedule a convenient urgent care visit at your home.
- Avoid waiting around in an office, wasting time and risking illness.
- Gain time and productivity at home instead of waiting at urgent care or the emergency room.
- See transparent pricing of all your out-of-pocket costs before you schedule.
- Get affordable cash price options if you are uninsured or have a high-deductible plan.
- Schedule 7 days per week for ear infections, sinus infections, UTIs, physicals, and more!
3D Fitness
All CFAUSD Employees are eligible for our corporate pricing on all standard memberships. A membership with 3D Fitness includes the following:
24/7 access to 2 convenient locations
Downtown Eau Claire & Chippewa Falls
24/7 vending
Free access to pools & hot tubs at the AmericInn and Sleep Inn hotels
Discounted tanning prices for members with 24/7 access to tanning.
Private showers.
Complimentary fitness consultation & orientation
On site massage therapist at our Chippewa Falls location
10% off dine in services at Sakura
10% off at Guac & Roll
Nutrition, tanning, and clothing products available for purchase
Locally owned and managed
Certified trainers on staff
Staff Consultation and Professional Development Available
CONSULTATION:
You can call 1-855-838-7170 at anytime and ask for consultation. This is NOT counseling.
Examples of what to use this for may include but are not limited to:
- If you have a student that you are concerned about, you can call and ask for ideas or strategies to use in the classroom to best support the student
- If you notice a trend in your classroom, such as high levels of anxiety, stress, anger, etc. you can call and ask for strategies to use in your classroom
Staff Professional Development:
We utilize Project AWARE grant funds to offer professional development around mental health and wellness during the Cardinal Conference. We can also use these funds to offer staff professional development at ANY TIME during the school year. This can take place during staff meetings, after school, or whenever works best.
Examples of Staff professional development may include but are not limited to:
- Mindfulness
- Yoga
- Self Care
- Common Mental Health Issues in Schools
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Autism
- ADD/ADHD
- Understanding Suicide and Self Harm in Youth
- Understanding and Supporting Trauma in Schools
- Supporting LGBTQ+ Population in Schools
- Classroom Strategies to Support Self-Regulation
- Accentuating YOU (On Behalf of Your Team)
- Be YOUR Own Champion
- Being a BEST-ie - How to be Your BEST Colleague in the Workplace
- BEST-ie 2.0
- BESTologyTM
- Blue Ribbon Customer Service
- Budgeting to be Your BEST
- Change Champions: Leading People Through Change
- Communicate Like a Champion
- Dancing With Stress
- EQ- Another Piece of the Puzzle
- Fitness in a Busy World: Fitting in Fitness
- Fitting in Self-Care
- Generational Leadership
- Getting REAL with Your Goals
- Handling Difficult Conversations Like a Champion
- How to be Positive in a Sometimes Not Very Positive World
- Leading in a Crisis
- Mindful (or Mind full)
- Play Nice!
- The Confidence to Achieve
- The Speed of Light
- Time and Organizational Potluck
- Verbal Judo
- What's for Lunch
- What's in your Backpack?
- Your BEST Meeting Facilitation Skills
- Your Energy Story
- Your Personal Brand-Your Real BEST You
- Your Superpower-Resilience
***Click HERE to read a brief description about any of the professional development opportunities offered by REALiving
Please reach out if you would like help setting any of these up for your staff!
