Self Care to Go

Your favorite three NHS School Counselors discuss the strategy of Thought Stopping. And.......they have new audio! And.....WIN A FREE DRINK FROM NOBLE COFFEE AND TEA! THOUGHT STOPPING YOUTUBE VID

Your three NHS Counselors discuss the benefits of BOX BREATHING. This is a great way to calm. yourself in any time of need. And....WIN FREE A FREE DRINK FROM NOBLE COFFEE & TEA.

Mr. Spinner, Mx. Fehribach, and Mrs. Kjeldsen discuss what Mindfulness is, how you can implement in your life and give away free coffee from Noble Coffee and Tea.

In this episode we discuss the foundational information you need to know in order to understand how different stress management techniques can help you. Understanding how stress works in our bodies only helps us undersand how to help ourselves more. Plus, you can hear about Mrs. Kjeldsen's most embarrassing moment of her life. Enjoy your Self Care to Go! Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Science of Stress Video NHS Counseling Youtube Page

Welcome to the first episode of the student edition of Self Care to Go. In this first episode, Mr. Spinner, Mx. Fehribach and Mrs. Kjeldsen share what the podcast will be about as well as a few fun facts about each of them. Listen until the end to hear about the next episode and enjoy your Self Care to Go!

As the school year comes to a close, we sit down together and reflect on what we learned over the course of 20 episodes, our favorite take-aways, and of course, what coffee we are drinking. Once again, you do not need to be an educator to listen.

Join in for a candid conversation with a local elementary educator, Julie Jenson. Julie is a mom, wife and current curriculum coach. Julie shares her thoughts on work/life balance not to mention you will want to hear who her favorite musical artist is! Remember: You don't need to be an educator to listen.

Sarah, Cosette and Craig have a candid conversation with Noblesville Superintendent, Dr. Dan Hile. Dr. Hile shares his thoughts on how to stay present and grounded in order to lead a large school district. Dr. Hile shares the strategies that work for him, how relational well-being is so important and the power of pausing.

Part 2 of our conversation with Tara Ntumba from last week.

Tara is a mom, wife, therapist and the current Support Group Director at Brooke's Place, a Carmel, Indiana greif support agency for children, teens and young adults and their families. Their mission is to empower familes to thrive in the midst of the loss of a loved one. Tara shares powerful and insightful resources and infomreation to help any of us walking through or managing the loss of a loved one. This episode contains real world, practical/approachable ways to help manage ourselves whether in the midst of grief or any level of stress. This is part one of two. Brooke's Place Website: https://www.brookesplace.org/ Compassion Fatigue Assessment Tara mentioned: https://proqol.org/

If you ever wondered what a day in the life of a school nurse is, then you need to tune into this episode. School nursing is more than administering medicine to students. Our guests today share how their vision of being a school nurse is all about relationships and a place of belonging. Hear how these three women implement self care in and out of their office to show up in one of the more fast paced jobs out there.

Miller Success Academy is an alternative school within a school at Noblesville High School. Students come to MSA with a variety of circumstances. In this episode we hear from our two administrators who day in and day out show up for these students to get them across the graduation finish line. Listen how they separate work and home and have learned to better care for themselves so they can be wholely present for their students.

Dr. Lori Desautels is a professor and one the country's leading experts in educational neuroscience. Tune in to hear how adversity, trauma and resiliency impact the developing nervous system, and how to feel a sense of autonomy and purpose along with social, emotional and cognitive well-being. This episode is packed full of practical and scientific informaiton to help you fill your cup. And REMEMBER: You don't need to be an educator to listen. Dr. Desautels' Website

As educators we all have to have difficult conversations with people of all ages. As humans this is no different. In this episode, Craig, Cosette and Sarah talk with Kristina Hulvershorn from the Peace Learning Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kristina is in charge of the Resorative Practices seminars that PLC conducts with schools and agencies across Indiana. This is a very helpful episode for anyone who may be looking to reduce stress when it comes to conflict with others. Remember, you do not need to be an educator to listen. The Peace Learning Center Wesbiste: https://peacelearningcenter.org/

Kristen Levy is an art teacher at Noblesville High School. Kristen shares how her life changes, Imposter Syndrome and ADHD impact her self care. Hear how Kristen uses movement, self talk and her love of nature to keep her grounded and present so she can better care for herself and show up for others. Remember, you don't have to be an educator to listen.

What started as an episode on well being became much more. Betsy Delzer is the Director of Social Emotional Learning for her school district in Wisconsin. She is also the founder of RISE, a leadership consulting service for professionals and schools. Betsy is an artist, teacher, yoga instructor and entrepreneur. Hear her discuss the topic of employee well-being from a pre and post COVID perspective, share rich resources and simple, practical ways to get started in your own self-care journey if you are feeling stuck. Remember: You do not need to be an educator to listen. Rise for the Greater Good: https://riseforthegreatergood.com/ Rich Roll Podcast with Mel Robbins: https://www.richroll.com/podcast/mel-robbins-630/

As we usher in the new year, we take a look back at previous episodes with Dr. Craig McCaffrey, Principal of Noblesville High School and Caitlyn Foye, Teacher at NHS. Both have been supporters of the podcast and share their takeaways from the past several episodes. Hear how two educators care for themselves in order to better show up for others. Remember, you don't have to be an educator to listen. Spoon Theory Resource: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/spoon-theory-chronic-illness/

Michael Cox is a Dean of Students, a former high school principal, teacher, athletic director and technology coordinator. Michael shares his passion for educational neuroscience and how it has changed his professional and personal life. Remember: You don't have to be an educator to listen. Dr. Lori Desautels: https://revelationsineducation.com/?v=4096ee8eef7d The Happiness Lab Podcast: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos The book When by Daniel Pink: https://www.danpink.com/books/when/ The book Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski: https://www.burnoutbook.net/

Rachel Hall is a former school counselor and a current License Mental Health Therapist. She is also a Mental Health Consultant for several law enforcement agencies. Rachel discusses how transitions play a huge part of our lives, and they can only be managed by understanding grief. Rachel gives simple, realistic and practical ways to care for yourself. And remember, you don't have to be an educator to listen. Calm Meditations on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@calm Headspace Meditations on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@headspace

Jason Shonkweiler is a husband, father, veteran, avid reader of Stoicism and a School Resource Officer. Jason discusses how he has embraced self care in a culture that isn't always accepting of self care. We are so fortunate to call him a colleague and watch him make a difference in the lives of our students. Remember: You don't have to be an educator to listen.