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Tools and Strategies for SEL, Student Engagement and Attendance in Blended and Virtual Environments during COVID-19 Join us for this FREE webinar for Administrators and Educators! Register Here Don’t miss opportunity to hear WhyTry Organization Team members Bruce Bushnell (former school counselor) and Jason Johnson (school psychologist) demonstrate the SEL tools and methods of the…

Pain to Power We can’t control what happens to us, but we can choose how to respond. In this episode, Christian and Hotep discuss how to channel the pain of failure, discrimination, and setbacks into power. Hotep is a Congressional Award-winning educator and social entrepreneur known for his book, The Hustler’s 10 Commandments. Make a Way…

Resilience and Supporting Native American/Indigenous Students This important discussion has thought leaders and field experts discussing what resilience means to indigenous populations as well as sharing some practical strategies to help educators everywhere learn to be able to connect better with and support the Native American/Indigenous students that you serve! As challenges with the COVID-19…

The Healing Power of Positive Self-Talk Kimberly BoydIn this episode, Kimberly shares her personal story, including why she became a counselor and opened multiple practices and what has motivated her to keep fighting through daunting life challenges. She does a live therapy session with the hosts and shares the healing power of positive self-talk.To contact…

The New 3 R’s for School Counselors:Relationship, Relevance, and Resilience The Importance of Relationships, Relevance, and Resilience There is a rising concern amongst educators that the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic will create difficulty in forming the relationship they need to connect with, motivate, and teach their students. In this webinar, they provide…

Discovering our Inner Purpose Darrell ScottIn response to a school shooting that tragically claimed the life of his daughter, Darrell started Rachel’s Challenge. He’s on a mission to end school violence, bullying, and suicide by sparking a ‘chain reaction’ of hope. Apple PodcastsListen on Apple Podcasts.Listen NowSpotifyListen to the episodes on Spotify.Listen Now About Rachel’s…

Listening Circles Dr Gail Angus Dr. Angus has been a career public educator working as a teacher and administrator in both general and special education environments, along with her research in tiered supports. Currently, as the Chief Operating Officer of Collaborative Learning Solutions, she works with school districts across the nation with creating conditions for…

Resilience and the Difference One Caring Adult Can Make Most educators looking forward to the fall are asking themselves, what will school look like? What will my job be like? Will I be able to handle the surging amount of social and emotional needs of my students? Students Needs Stress management tied with coping, with…

Resilience, Self-Care and Healing for Educators Teachers, administrators, and youth service professionals alike face a vastly different reality in today’s classrooms and communities than most were prepared for while earning their credentials.  The tensions between their calling and the reality of their profession can create a growing sense of compassion fatigue and job dissatisfaction.  The…

Servant Leadership Kemy Joseph, MS, EdS, MBE As the founder of F.E.A.R.S. Advantage™, Kemy trains people to Transcend Prejudice by flipping the script on their privilege to unite and serve others, regardless of their skin color. Most people see Kemy’s bright smile, but wouldn’t imagine the hardships behind it. Being raised in Miami, FL as…

Relationships and Hope – Ensuring Success in the New Now For most education leaders looking forward to the fall, it is reasonable to experience anxiety and fear. What will school look like? What will my job be like? Will I be able to handle the surging amount of social and emotional needs of my teachers…

Resilience can be taught! – Keys to fostering resilience in students, parents and staff Hans Magleby and WhyTry Team members Bruce Bushnell (former school counselor) demonstrate the SEL tools and methods of the Resilience for Youth Program and the Parent Guide to Resilience. The WhyTry Organization has been leading the way with its innovative approach…