Join Clarity Child Guidance Center as we discuss with industry leaders about kids and adolescent mental health. Every month, we are sharing tips, explanation of diagnoses, and self-care for caregivers. For more information, visit https://www.claritycgc.org/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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Educators have a unique role in often identifying mental illness in their students first. A resource that is constantly running out is the time teachers seek for professional development. Voices of Clarity for Educators, brought to you by Clarity Child Guidance Center, provides quick recorded blogs on difficult behaviors, recognizing mental illness, and burnout prevention. For more information, visit https://www.claritycgc.org/educators/
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You might be looking at a problem when wiggles come with a continual lack of focus then lack of comprehension, and other students don't seem to struggle in the same way. After identifying the behavior here are way to effectively manage it. Narrated by Chandler Mantiply, Territory Outreach Manager at Promises Behavioral Health.…
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Vanessa Jacoby, PhD, ABPP, explains why childhood trauma is commonly mislabeled as ADHD or ODD and provides behaviors that indicate when trauma is the root cause. Narrated by Charmaine Morehead, VP of Marketing & Development at Clarity CGC.Clarity Child Guidance Center
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Anxiety can present itself in many ways. Children with serious undiagnosed anxiety are often disruptive during class. Rick Edwards, Director of Inpatient Services at Clarity Child Guidance Center, helps reveal anxiety in students' behaviors and how to approach them. Narrated by Ciara Sanchez, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.…
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From finding creative way to keep your students engaged to moderating clubs ad sports after school to grading endless stack of homework, you most likely feel like your work is never done. These stressors can rob you of the joy you originally experienced when you started teaching. Julie Marie Hogan, counselor and owner of Vita Optimum Counseling & C…
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Fortunately, confrontational meetings with parents don't have to ruin your day. Julie Marie Hogan, counselor and owner of Vita Optimum Counseling & Consulting, LLC in Chicago, provides self-care techniques that can help you minimize the stress both you and the parents experience from these meetings. Narrated by Gina Massey, VP of Human Resources at…
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Educators have a unique, but daunting role in the identification, prevention, and mitigation of school violence. Facts and Fiction Surrounding School Shootings and Mental Health written by Leslie Musgrove, provides information on characteristics and behaviors associated with school violence. Narrated by Robert Burns, Marketing & Development Coordin…
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Your students' parents likely see you as a source of expertise, support, and a trusted person who can help when they express concern over their child's potential mental illness. While this may leave you feeling the weight of responsibility, this basic 3 step approach written by Julie Marie Hogan can help you from feeling overwhelmed. Narrated by Lu…
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Research shows that trauma is shared across generations through a variety of ways, including gene expression, socialization, and psychological disposition. While the source of trauma may be distant, the effects can still be devastating to children. This episode written by Liza Long, writer, educator and mental health advocate, can help you identify…
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Students who don't handle anger well can use physical or verbal outbursts that disrupt your class. In this episode c, you will find help to identify what's triggering the behavior and how to handle a student who often throws fits of anger. Narrated by Amaris Dimas Torres, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.…
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What can you do when you or someone you love is in a crisis? According to a 2017 survey, public school teachers experience poor mental health days twice as often as workers in other professions. In this article written by Liza Long, writer, educator, and mental health advocate, you can find the resources you need for support. Narrated by Gina Masse…
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When family stress is high, communication between spouses is difficult, and their relationship has an impact on their children. It can be especially complex for families who contend with trauma, a tragedy or a serious illness. How can parents work through challenges and come out stronger? What are some of the habits that will help them and foster a…
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Self-harm is a form of coping. If a student conducting self-harm had effective skills to address the emotional challenges, they would likely utilize those instead. This article written by Venee M. Hummel, LCSW, will help you understand and spot signs of student self-harm. Narrated by Charmaine Morehead, VP of Marketing & Development at Clarity CGC.…
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There's a greater risk of experience stigma, bullying, and prejudice during school for students who identify as LGBTQ. As teachers, its important to understand what LGBTQ kids face at school, and how you can help create a safe and supportive place for them in your classroom. Narrated by Luke Blankenship, Development Coordinator at Pride Center San …
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While self-harm can be scary and must be treated, it is very different from suicidal ideation and attempts. Parents need to understand the difference so that they can help their children more effectively. In this session with Carol Carver, you will learn: What are the forms of self-injury How self-injury is different from suicidal thoughts What dri…
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For students, "mental health crisis" speaks to a very significant emotional and/or behavioral disturbance that is also posing a serious immediate risk of harm toward self and/or others. Venee M. Hummel, LCSW, provides this helpful guide to recognize potential signs of a crisis as an educator. Narrated by Priscilla Sanchez-Silva, Development Manager…
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With all the stressors that come with being an educator, teachers know overwhelm all too well. Crises plans, also known as safety plans, are a great tool to help you recognize emotional triggers and get back to safety with this guide. Narrated by Rosa Evans, Grants Manager at Clarity CGC.Clarity Child Guidance Center
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As a parent, how do you know when your child experiences a mental illness? Can you use a screening tool and find out on your own? Dr. Geoff Gentry will review some important warning signs and provide information on different assessment options. In this important conversation with Dr. Gentry you will: What are some of the key warning signs parents n…
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Behaviors caused by mental illness are commonly matched with a natural position of defensiveness by the parents. Liza Long, writer, educator, and mental health advocate, provides this article on how you can talk to parents about their child's possible mental health conditions. Narrated by Sydney Rouse, Lead Marketing Coordinator at Clarity CGC.…
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Julie Marie Hogan, counselor and owner of Vita Optimum Counseling & Consulting, LLC in Chicago, creates simple self-care strategies to help you thrive at work when your students are taking everything you've got. Narrated by Priscilla Sanchez-Silva, Development Manager at Clarity CGC.Clarity Child Guidance Center
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When a student is sullen or withdrawn, they're not able to participate in your class in an appropriate way. This article helps to outline some ways to asses what's going on and appropriately respond. Narrated by Chandler Mantiply, Territory Outreach Manager at Promises Behavioral Health.Clarity Child Guidance Center
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April is Month of the Military Child! Kids with service member parents experience unique challenges and changes. Venee M. Hummel, LCSW, provides ways on how teachers with military youth in their classes can support these children when a parent is deployed. Narrated by Ciara Sanchez, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.…
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Liza Long, writer, mental health advocate, and mother of four children, provides strategies to customize time management, note-taking, and study skills for individual learners. Narrated by Robert Burns, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.Clarity Child Guidance Center
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Sharon Levine, a psychology resident at Clarity Child Guidance Center, puts together tips to help you cultivate your own, well-deserved space of honesty and support as an educator. Narrated by Gina Massey, VP of Human Resources at Clarity CGC.Clarity Child Guidance Center
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Coaches have a unique relationship with their athletes. They are in a great position to gauge how a child is doing and redirect students who are struggling with their mental health. Former ESPN reporter Kate Fagan wrote her New York Times best-selling book What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teenager becaus…
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Because of COVID-19 precautions, most visits to psychiatrists have become virtual. Dr. Lizmare Gonzalez-Vega, Medical Director at Clarity Child Guidance Center, discusses the topic of virtual psychiatric care for children and how parents can get the best help possible for their children. In this important conversation with Dr. Gonzalez-Vega you wil…
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Technology is an integral part of families and children's life. It has it's advantages, but can also create new challenges, and the impact of technology on children and their brain development is starting to be documented. This chat with Dr. Joshua Essery, PsyD explores some of these challenges and how parents can navigate them to keep their childr…
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Dr. Essery, the director of Outpatient Clinical Services at Clarity Child Guidance Center, hosts a discussion on the impact COVID-19 has had on children's mental health with professionals from across San Antonio. Thank you to Dr. Jacqueline Herrera from Clarity CGC, Lisa Ranallo from ESC Region 20, and Dr. Dina Tom from the University of Texas Heal…
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