Alicia Power

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@duke_distefano I love this question and see it as vital for us to be the best we can for the kids! Hopefully each and every adult in the school knows that they are just as important as the kids! we have resources in the counseling office for teachers as well. #wasatchedchat

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@CharDawson1 I love that! respecting the diversity of kids needs. Not everyone wants the wild social scene. #wasatchedchat

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@JamesArtHansen @duke_distefano So important! the little things make a huge difference. Connecting in anyway. #wasatchedchat

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@Heidi_Ior Love this! it really is like creating a culture of knowing we all need support at times. It takes a village. #wasatchedchat

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@heywood_erin A4: Yes! This is why the relationships we have with the students is so important. Gives us a baseline for "normal" behavior and changes. #wasatchedchat

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@CharDawson1 That is so true! #wasatchedchat

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@heywood_erin And often we are the first to notice there is a problem.
Feel comfortable approaching a student struggling and just acknowledging them and getting them to the counseling office. So important. #wasatchedchat

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

A3: I have so many students in my office who have had trauma or chaos at home and they consistently report that they simply cannot focus! no matter how hard they try. Encouraging them to meet with a counselor to get resources to manage trauma so important #WasatchEdChat

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@JamesArtHansen @J2roskelley95 @CharDawson1 Yes! #wasatchedchat

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@CharDawson1 A2: I love that! Kids always love it when we are real.

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@heywood_erin Totally agreed! at some point in everyones life they will be challenged emotionally. It really is normal. Learning to speak up and ask for help is a great life skill.

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

@Heidi_Ior I love the idea of a universal screener but wonder about the practicality of this in the school setting.

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

A1: Addressing the emotional and mental health needs of our students in the context of the school setting. So many players in this goal! Everyone has an impact. #WasatchEdChat

[Alicia Power @AliciaPower12]

Alicia Power Mental health counselor at Wasatch High school and Wasatch Alternative. Sat on the couch by the woodstove with a book all weekend! The best! #Wasatchedchat