The Toolbox: A WMS Counseling Podcast
by WMS Broadcast
Hosted by the WMS Counseling Staff. Mr. Spinner, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Yoder will cover a variety of topics such as college/careers, stress management, and other social, emotional and academic areas. The mission is to create a toolbox of resources for parents to use.
Episodes
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046 8th to 9th Grade Transition w/WHS
Our friends from WHS join us today to discuss the transition from 8th to 9th grade. Dr. Stacy McGuire, WHS Principal and Director of School Counseling, Dan Doherty are our guests. Right at the time of year when our 8th grade students are selecting their high school electives, Mr. Doherty and Dr....
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045 Social Emotional Learning at the State Level
Craig, Jill and Juli speak to Christy Berger who is the Director of Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness for the Indiana Department of Education. This episode takes a global and local look at what SEL is, how it's being implemented in schools, what is going on at the government level as…
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044 EMDR Therapy
In this episode Jason Tarnow is the guest. Jason is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with Pathways to Healing in Noblesville, Indiana where he uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy as a staple in his practice. Jason explains the science and practical...
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043 Eating Disorders with Dr. Amy Ricke
Dr. Amy Ricke joins the Toolbox for this episode on eating disorders. Dr. Ricke is a psychiatrist at The Selah House, an eating disorders treatment facility located in Anderson, IN. Dr. Ricke shares why the adolescent years is the perfect entry point for parents to learn more about this issue....
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042 Dr Grate Part 2
Craig, Juli and Jill pick up where they left off with Dr. Grate, Superintendent of Westfield Washington School. In this, Part II episode, they really dig into Dr. Grate's insight on all things middle school. Great advice for parents along with several "things to come."...
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041 Dr. Grate, Superintendent of Westfield Washington Schools
Craig, Jill and Juli have a candid conversation with district Superintendent, Dr. Sherry Grate. Dr. Grate shares her vision for the district along with challenges and successes in her first few years of leadership. Several useful parent resources shared as well....
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040 Mike Hall, New WMS Principal
In this first episode of our third season, Craig, Juli and Jill welcome their new principal, Mike Hall to The Toolbox. Mike comes to WMS from Monon Trail Elementary School also in the Westfield Washington School District. Listen to Mr. Hall share his vision for WMS and why he was so eager to…
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039 Core Emotions Part II: Fear
Local Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Rachel Hall returns for Part II of a series on The Core Emotions. In this episode, she focuses on fear. Hear why it is so important to experience it, why she is afraid of frogs and how we can help ourselves and our teens experience this core emotion....
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038 The Core Emotions Part I
Rachel Hall returns to The Toolbox. This is a follow up from episode 34 where we just scratched the surface when discussing teens and trauma. Realizing that the core emotions are such a part of trauma, we concluded that a deep dive into the core emotions is needed. This episode is the first in a...
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037 The Columbia Lighthouse Project and Suicide Prevention
Adam Lesser is the Deputy Director of Implementation for The Columbia Lighthouse Project in New York City. He is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former Middle School Counselor. Adam shares about the Columbia Suicide Prevention Scale widely used by counselors, therapists, doctors and...
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036 2-Week Tidbits
Craig, Jill and Juli start a new feature. Every two weeks they share updates in their world of middle school counseling. Hear been happening (especially because more than two weeks have gone by!) and check out Juli's resource from the workbench! https://peacelearningcenter.org/: The Peace…
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035 Neuroscience of Anxiety
In this episode, Craig and Juli discuss the science behind anxiety with guest, Amanda Slonaker. Amanda works for the Zionsville School District just next to Westfield. Amanda is that district's Coordinator for School Psychology and a Clinical Neuropsychologist. Amanda is not only medically…
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034 Trauma and Teens
In this episode, Rachel Hall joins The Toolbox. Rachel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Mental Health Liaison to the Boone County Sheriff's Department in Indiana. Of the many areas of counseling services, Rachel and her colleagues specialize a lot in the area of trauma. Hear her…
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033 2-Week Tidbits 1
Craig, Jill and Juli start a new feature. Every two weeks they share updates in their world of middle school counseling. In this first feature, they discuss transitioning to high school, EMDR Therapy, and Restorative Justice among other tidbits....
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032 Middle to HS Transition w/WHS 2019
Craig, Juli and Jill sit down w/their colleagues from Westfield High School. Dan Doherty is the Director of the WHS Counseling Center, and Dr. Stacy McGuire is the proud principal of her alma mater! In lieu of WMS 8th graders and parents starting to discuss scheduling for high school, this is the...
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031 Social Emotional Learning
Kyle Miller is the guest in this next resource for parents. Kyle is a long time school counselor for Westfield Washington Schools, but he is starting his first year as the district's Director of Social Emotional Learning. Kyle will share how we can help students "get ready to learn" and teach...
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030 Parent Interview on Screen Time
Craig and Jill sit down with two WMS parents whose kids were interviewed in Episode 28. Hear Gina and Amanda share their thoughts after hearing their children interviewed. Hear them share their struggles and solutions in their homes as well as some really great resources that may help you. This…
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029 Screenagers Documentary Interview
Craig interviews Lisa Tabb, Executive Producer of the documentary Screenagers in lieu of hosting an upcoming screening of the film. https://www.screenagersmovie.com/: Screenagers documentary film website. Many resources here! https://www.screenagersmovie.com/tech-talk-tuesdays/: Dr. Ruston's Tech...
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028 Screen Time: An Interview with Teens
Three Westfield Middle School students sit down with the counselors. They share their use of screen time, thoughts on their parents' rules, and shed a light on students think and feel regarding this issue with which most parents struggle. A candid, authentic look at how teens feel about growing…
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027 Mentoring our Students
Jake Gilbert is the Dean of Wellness at Westfield High School. He is also a state champion football coach and has always found himself in positions working with youth. In this episode he discusses the importance of mentoring and what WHS is doing to connect with incoming students and widen their...
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026 The Indiana School Mental Health Initiative
Christy Gauss, Indiana's School Mental Health Facilitator, shares what is happening state-wide to assist students, educators and parents regarding this issue of mental health. https://lookupindiana.org/: Look Up Indiana website: a one-stop shop for all things mental health in the state of…
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025 Navigating Athletics Part 4: Pro Athlete Kevin Plawecki
Westfield graduate and current catcher for the New York Mets, Kevin Plawecki is the guest for this last episode in our four part series on "Navigating Athletics". Kevin shares about the influences in his life, advice for parents, and how he continues to keep focus in the daily challenges of being…
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024 Navigating Athletics Part 3: Pro Athlete Eriq Zavaleta
Craig, Jill and Juli continue the discussion of navigating athletics with former student and current professional soccer player, Eriq Zavaleta. Eriq currently plays for Toronto FC of Major League Soccer. More importantly, Eriq was an excellent student who grew up in Westfield. Eriq made many...
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023 Navigating Athletics Part 2: Amy Abriani
Amy Abriani is a Wellness teacher and coach of track/cross country at WMS. She is a mom, a wife and runs a flexible seating classroom and runs a lot. Her view on coaching and students is one that you will want to tune in and listen. She discusses team before me, cultivating resiliency, helping…
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022 Navigating Athletics: Part 1 Zach Zimmer
The counseling team sits down with their colleague Zach Zimmer to talk about kids and athletics. Zach is a teacher and coach at Westfield Middle School and shares what is important to him that his athletes and students gain from getting involved in extra curricular activities. Topics in this...
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021 Raising Teens Today
Carlabeth Mathias is the guest for this episode. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a former public school educator. She is the owner of Mathias Counseling and Consulting in Fishers, IN. Carlabeth shares her years of experience working with teens and...
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020 WMS School Safety
Doug Luce is the guest for this episode. Doug has been an administrator at WMS for over 20 years and is the School Safety Coordinator for the building. Craig, Juli, Jill and Doug discuss all things related to school safety in this informative episode. https://www.wws.k12.in.us/Page/1475: Link to...
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019 Vaping/Juuling: What You Need to Know
Craig, Juli and Jill sit welcome Stacy London, Program Coordinator for Breathe Easy Hamilton County. Stacy's mission is to help educate and prevent tobacco usage among all individuals. However, this episode focuses strongly on the spread of vaping and Juuling among teenagers. Tune in to hear what...
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018 Intro to the 2018-19 School Year
In this episode Mr. Spinner and Mrs. Brown introduce the newest member of the counseling team, Mrs. Yoder and highlight the year to come.
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017 Advice and What a Community College Has to Offer
Craig, Carroll and Juli sit down with Karen Iglio, Assistant Director of Admissions from Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. Karen shares the wealth of resources Ivy Tech has to offer students AND adults. The new branch in Noblesville, IN has been a terrific partnership for Westfield schools....
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016 We Need to Be More Bored w/Scott Sweet, LCSW
Craig and Carroll discuss slowing down and being bored with local Licensed Clinical Social Worker Scott Sweet. Scott is a Carmel, IN native who is a therapist at Centerpoint Counseling Services in Indianapolis, IN. Scott has also a trained Mindfully Based Stress Reduction teacher. Hear Scott...
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015 Healthy Teen Relationships
In this episode, WMS Counselors Craig, Carroll and Juli talk with Kelly Growden. Kelly is the Prevention Coordinator at Prevail, a local agency dedicated to serving victims of crime and abuse. This conversation, while intended for parents of adolescents, is resourceful for any parent of any child...
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014 Advice From a Liberal Arts, Small College Professional
Aimee Scheurmann joins The Toolbox. Aimee is a Senior Associate Director of Admission and the Indianapolis Regional Representative for Hanover College, a private, liberal arts school in Southern Indiana. Aimee shares advice for middle school parents as well as her perspective of a liberal arts...
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013 Middle to HS Transition w/WHS
Craig, Carroll and Juli invite their colleagues from across the street for a conversation about the middle to high school transition and everything that entails. Dr. Stacey Mcguire, WHS Principal and Dan Doherty, WHS Director of Counseling discuss why the middle years are so critical, course...
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012 Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Craig, Carroll and Juli sit down with Barbie Martin and Jarod Wilson, both of whom have a background in helping students and their families. Barbie and Jarod discuss how The Indiana Commission for Higher Education can help parents and students of all ages. Specific attention is paid to middle...
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011 Advice from a Public University Admissions Director
Mich Warren, Director of Admissions at Purdue University joins The Toolbox. Mitch discusses a vast array of topics including what being college ready means and looks like in middle school and what students in grades 7-12 can do to find "the right fit" in the college and career process....
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010 Betsy Delzer, Mindfulness Coordinator
Craig, Carroll and Juli talk with Betsy Delzer, Mindfulness Coordinator for The Middleton Plains School District just outside Madison, Wisconsin. Betsy is a former public school art teacher of many years who now spends her days helping students, teachers and administrators lead calmer more…
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009 Stop Breathe Think with Jamie Price
Craig and Juli welcome Jamie Price, Co-Founder of the wildly popular meditation app for teens titled, Stop, Breathe, Think. Jamie tunes in live from Los Angeles where she and her team grew a non-profit into an app that aims to help teens manage their stress in positive ways. Hear advice for…
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008 Texting, Sexting and Social Media
Tyler Dougherty, Westfield Police Department and School Resource Officer, discusses the topic of texting, sexting and social media. Tyler shares advice, info. on the law, and his experiences with prevention education in the school. Officer Dougherty does a great job sharing why we should not be...
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007 Youth Suicide Prevention
Craig, Carroll and Juli speak with Jessica Herzog, Suicide Education Coordinator, Chaucie's Place. Located in Carmel, Indiana, Chaucie's Place works passionately to empower the community to end child abuse and youth suicide by offering evidence-based, high quality programs to students and adults....
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006 Mindfulness with Andy Gonzales
Craig, Carroll and Juli have a conversation with nationally recognized Andy Gonzales, Co-Founder of the Holistic Life Foundation in Baltimore, MD. Andy and his colleagues are implementing mindfulness practices in some of the most challenging schools across our country and finding data-driven...
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005 Stress Reduction w/Gary Conway Part 2
Part 2 of last week's conversation with Gary Conway, Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
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004 Stress Reduction w/Gary Conway Part 1
Carroll, Craig and Juli sit down with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Gary Conway. Gary is a former public school teacher and middle school counselor. This is the first of a two part conversation on the topic of stress reduction. Episode Resources: Gary Conway Website:...
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003 Westfield Youth Assistance
Christine Brown and Megan Contreras of Westfield Youth Assistance visit the Toolbox. WYA is a local agency devoted to providing case management services to students and families in need. Christine and Megan discuss their work as well as the wealth of other resources available in the area. They…
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002 College and Careers with Carrroll Easterday
Mrs. Easterday plays the role of guest in this episode sharing her wealth of experiences as a Director of College Admissions (Butler and Whitman College), a Director of Counseling from her years at North Central High School, her work with The College Board and her current training in the field of...
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001 Introduction to the Toolbox
In this initial episode, Craig, Carroll and Juli share a bit about themselves and the vision of the podcast.
About this show
Hosted by the WMS Counseling Staff. Mr. Spinner, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Yoder will cover a variety of topics such as college/careers, stress management, and other social, emotional and academic areas. The mission is to create a toolbox of resources for parents to use.
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