WISD Guidance & Counseling
September
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
Previous Newsletters -
August - Back to School Tips
Getting Back into the Groove of School 🏫
The School Routine: 7 Painless Ways To Start Easing Back In
1. Start the sleep schedule and screen time shift
2. Start the morning routine
3. Organize the homework space and gather up school supplies
4. Discuss goals for the new school year
5. Attend back to school activities
6. Get involved from the start (and put yourself in their shoes)
7. Make going back to school an exciting adventure full of new opportunities!
For more information click HERE
Improving Mental Health = Strengthening our Brains 🧠
💜 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.
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
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- 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.