Healthy Minds

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Being apart from each other hasn’t been easy for anyone. Listen to Fairfax County Public Schools’ Healthy Minds podcast to hear how we are all handling uncertainty, get new ideas how to help your child, friends and families feel better, and learn about how to help yourself feel stronger and more energized. If you need a little help to feel ok, it’s ok- the Healthy Minds podcast is here for you.

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‘Speak Up; Be Safe’ During Child Abuse Awareness Month

Apr 16 2021 39 mins  
Join Francesca Watson, Dept. of Family Services’ Body Safety Program Coordinator, and Lori Harkin Huse, LCSW, London Towne Elementary School as they discuss how adults can engage in important conversations with children about body safety. Hear about boundaries, choices, big feelings, mandatory reporting, the impacts of trauma, and adverse childhood experiences during this powerfu

Purposeful Conversations

Mar 12 2021 28 mins  
In recognition of School Social Work Week, we are joined by Sharita Crawford, a social worker in Region 3. Sharita shares a day in the life of a social worker, and discusses the importance of purposeful conversations as we continue to process our thoughts around the pandemic.

Grants Available to Help Students Stop Mental Health Stigma

Feb 05 2021 27 mins  
Join Prevention Specialist Chad Christian to hear about opportunities for students to earn mini-grants this week. Grants up to $1,000 will be awarded to students who design creative, innovative projects that aim to reduce the perceived stigma of mental health issues and substance use disorders. The deadline is Feb. 11 so listen to Healthy Minds podcast today!

New Year; New Outlook

Jan 08 2021 34 mins  
As we turn the calendar onto a new year, Deborah Callsen, a physical education teacher from Haycock Elementary School, shares lessons of positivity and health boosters for all of us. She explains the Health Triangle of physical, mental and social health along with concrete, creative, and actionable ways to meet (or surpass) these needs for students, staff, and all listeners.

How to Experience Joy Through Giving This “Different” Holiday Season

Dec 05 2020 30 mins  
Maria Genova, FCPS psychology supervisor, shares unique ways we can all give through “connections” this holiday season and reap the results of added joy in our lives. She addresses how we can learn to flex our “happiness” muscles and how we can look for the micro-moments to feel and demonstrate and cultivate optimism.

Recognizing National School Psychology Week

Nov 13 2020 35 mins  
Ronne Lancaster, school psychologist at Herndon HS shares important information on actions families can take to help their students cope with the ongoing pandemic. Action strategies relating to managing screen time, building personal resilience, and the importance of recognizing one another’s positive strengths and seizing times to turn current challenges into positive opportunit

Healthy Minds Supports Youth & Teens in Fairfax County

Nov 06 2020 32 mins  
Learn how Healthy Minds’ short term behavioral health resources and peer support partners (available at low or no cost) can help struggling children and teens across Fairfax County. James Gillespie, Director of Youth Services for Healthy Minds Fairfax, addresses some of the mental health trends underway during the current pandemic and how parents can access help for their childre

Key Takeaways from the Fairfax County Youth Survey

Oct 30 2020 35 mins  
Jesse Ellis of Fairfax County’s Neighborhood & Community Services shares the five key takeaways from Fairfax County’s most recent annual youth survey. FCPS students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 have been voluntarily sharing their anonymous, honest thoughts and feelings for more than 20 years. The survey sheds light on the health and well-being of our student population, and gi

Online All the Time: Finding Balance in our Virtual World

Oct 23 2020 29 mins  
Join FCPS Instructional Technology Specialist Tammy Sisk; a 26 year veteran, for a conversation on how to create balance and well-being within our current virtual learning and living environment. Tammi shares practical strategies for students, families, and educators, who are looking for ways to find balance and increase their knowledge of digital citizenship.

Activating Empathy in Children

Oct 16 2020 27 mins  
Today's Healthy Minds podcast teaches us ways to activate empathy in children. Empathy is an essential component for all of us to build strong relationships. Join Bethany Koszelak, FCPS’ Mental Health and Wellness Specialist to hear about action strategies on how to model empathy and open caring dialogues with children, or anyone, during these challenging times.