Finding the Words with Hayley Watson — Empowering Struggling Students Through Guided Conversations

Today I’m pleased to speak with Dr. Hayley Watson, a Clinical Psychologist who holds a PhD in school bullying interventions, along with four further degrees in the field of mental health. She has been creating and delivering programs for youth and practitioners across the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia for the past 20 years.Hayley is the founder and CEO of Open Parachute, a Tier 1 K-12 curriculum program that supports the mental health of students, teachers, and parents. We talk about her book Finding the Words: Empowering Struggling Students Through Guided Conversations.The episode covers:Hayley’s perspective on the job of an educatorBiggest mental health factors to be aware of with studentsInternal hurdles for educators to overcomeWhy should teachers be dealing with the mental health of students, when they are not experts in this area?Why should mental health be discussed in schools? Doesn't it take away time from core teaching subjects?Protecting the mental health of teachersLearn more at the website https://openparachuteschools.com/ or connect with Hayley on LinkedIn. Get Finding the Words from Wiley or wherever you get your books. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn about all our shows. About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt