𝓡𝓸𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓪 𝓢𝔂𝓴𝓮𝓼

Certified School & Licensed Professional Counselor with a life mission of making a positive difference for student mental health & academic success

[𝓡𝓸𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓪 𝓢𝔂𝓴𝓮𝓼 @LPCSykes]

I'm honored to be recognized by @TxCAtweets as The 2022 John Shirley Advocacy Award Winner! Until every child has access to a Professional School Counselor whose work day is aligned with The TX Model for Comprehensive SC Programs the work continues! #TXCounselorsCare @SCCAtweets

[Texas Counseling Association @TxCAtweets]

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 TCA Professional Awards! Please join us in congratulating the award recipients during #PGC22, Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7pm, Sheraton Hotel Dallas. See you there! Haven't registered? It's not too late, visit https://t.co/dgXybSX6KA

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

When schools provide mental health support for students:

📚 Academic outcomes improve
⬇️ Discipline referrals are reduced
🧑‍🎓 Both attendance & graduation rates increase

Here's how schools can support students' mental well-being: https://t.co/JvTdA0BBbP

[Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute @MeadowsInst]

We're kicking off #ChildrensGriefAwarenessMonth in November with a LIVE webinar next Thursday, 11/2 at 1:00PM CT, in which our #grief expert @JulieKaplow will discuss her new book, “Multidimensional Grief Therapy: A Flexible Approach to Assessing and Supporting Bereaved Youth.”

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

🍂 It's okay not to be okay. Help is always available if you or someone you love is having a hard time, or for those struggling with mental health or substance use.

🧡 Help yourself & share to help others: https://t.co/jTAO1Q7SjI

[𝓡𝓸𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓪 𝓢𝔂𝓴𝓮𝓼 @LPCSykes]

@GinaForAustin Thank you for your steadfast support for students, families, and educators!

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

Mental👏 health👏 matters👏

During #MIAW, learn about supporting youth mental health.
https://t.co/i9pgamnc1d

[National Child Traumatic Stress Network @nctsn]

Talking to youth about #suicide is critical. #Teens reported increases in #suicidal thoughts & attempts. Trauma-informed, culturally responsive care helps. Read: https://t.co/AWxV1ldV6u. Visit: https://t.co/sMKi4krN3k. View: https://t.co/EiPsyG7CuX #suicideprevention #988 #SPM23

[ASCA @ASCAtweets]

“School counselors’ work involves way more than just schedule changes and consoling crying students” - Danielle Schultz (@sch_counselor )
https://t.co/7NX33312Kb

[𝓡𝓸𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓪 𝓢𝔂𝓴𝓮𝓼 @LPCSykes]

Goal: Invest in every student's mental health and well-being by increasing school-based health services for students and building schools that support students' overall well-being. #MentalHealthMatters https://t.co/mAV8RQtgEl

[Mental Health America @MentalHealthAm]

Be mindful of how you speak to yourself this week. Talk to yourself like you would someone you love. 😌💕

🎨: @colormehappii

[ASCA @ASCAtweets]

Lessons From the Field Webinar: Strategies for School and District Leaders to Support Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Academic Well-Being and Success. Aug. 23, 3– 4:30 pm ET https://t.co/K7zGGy8hZk

[Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute @MeadowsInst]

What have you always wanted to know about #grief, but were too afraid to ask? This #NationalGriefAwarenessDay, we’re hosting a live webinar for our grief expert Dr. @JulieKaplow to answer YOUR questions about grief. RSVP to join us 8/30 at 1:00PM CT & submit your questions here:

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

Supporting mental health in schools means supporting educators’ mental health.

As we head #BackToSchool, use these tips to prioritize mental health for adults so they can be the best version of themselves in & out of the classroom.

#FridayFeeling

[Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute @MeadowsInst]

The 88th TX Legislature delivered a record $11.68B for #mentalhealth, more than a 30% increase from last session. Sen. @joanhuffman called it the single largest increase in #behavioralhealth funding by any state legislature in US history. #txlege
Read our full session recap here:

[Gary Blau @GaryBlauPhD]

Did you miss the @samhsagov @ACFHHS Training, "Family & Caregiver Access to Resources on #Anxiety and #Depression in Children & Youth"? Well, you can now watch the recording & download resources! Please share!! https://t.co/zLmvOkDOII

[Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona]

If we’re serious about supporting our students' mental health, we need to make sure we're using every dollar available towards mental health support.

I joined @RepLucyMcBath in Atlanta, GA to talk about the importance of improving counselor to student ratios across the nation.

[Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute @MeadowsInst]

This week, we're celebrating the one-year anniversary of #988Lifeline. While there is still work to be done to #ReimagineCrisis, the nation's new 3-digit suicide & crisis lifeline has helped connect millions of people in #mentalhealth crisis to the help they need. More via @ABC:

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Ask. Be There. Follow Up. 3 of 5 key steps to help someone you know in crisis. The 988 Lifeline is here to help you and your friends/loved ones. Call. Text. Chat. #988lifeline #suicideprevention

[Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona]

@SuskySherv We love to see it too Matthew! To lift up the next generation of school counselors – including male counselors of color – @POTUS & I are committed to expanding opportunities, so experienced counselors can engage with those early in their career. #ASCA23 https://t.co/yAqdL6mEoh

[Gary Blau @GaryBlauPhD]

Free Training Event! @ACFHHS & @samhsagov will host another virtual training on Wednesday, July 19, from 6 – 7 p.m. ET for parents, caregivers, and families about youth #anxiety & #depression. Please share and register today! https://t.co/2Q0iBHzg4H