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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 🏫 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

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Improving Mental Health = Strengthening our Brains 🧠 Improving Mental Health = Strengthening our Brains 🧠

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💜 September is Suicide Prevention Month 💜 💜 September is Suicide Prevention Month 💜

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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

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

Ask R U OK? Any Day explainer (CC)
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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.

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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