Algood Middle To Provide Counseling Monday After Student Death
Algood Middle School will have counselors available when students return from fall break Monday after a student passed away. Director of Schools Corby King said school officials have a plan in place to answer any needs among those impacted. Extra counselors and social workers will be ready to help students, parents and school personnel. King […]
Sycamore Elementary Counselor Wins State Award For Best Counselor
The title of 2021 Tennessee School Counselor of the year belongs to Sycamore Elementary School Counselor Ally Evans. Evans said that after a decade working in the Putnam County School System she was shocked at just being nominated. However, Evans said moving forward with her nomination was daunting but wanted to try since another counselor […]
Warren Co. Middle School Offering Counseling After Principal’s Death
Warren County Middle School students and staff spent Monday processing the loss of Principal Gerald Tidwell. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said it was difficult day district wide. “We have a team of grief counselors that work in our district,” Swallows said. “They came to our middle school this morning were available throughout the morning […]
Breaking Stigmas And Trusting Instincts During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Someone is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Project AWAKEN Coordinator at Tennessee Tech Jac Ewasyshyn said the 18 to 24 year-old age range are impacted too often. “Perpetrators may try to get someone purposefully intoxicated, so they can take advantage of them,” Ewasyshyn said. “Perpetrators may take advantage of […]
Upper Cumberland Volunteers Needed For Healthcare Counseling
The Upper Cumberland State Health Insurance and Assistance (SHIP) Program needs volunteers. Upper Cumberland SHIP Coordinator Amanda Smith said they’ve seen an influx of counseling calls and want to provide more outreach and followups. Smith said that volunteers will help provide free, unbiased counseling to get people the health care they need. “There’s a lot […]
Normal To Feel Distress During Spring Storms
Thursday’s possible severe weather may be causing you more apprehension than normal. Tennessee Tech Licensed Professional Counselor Shonta Kyees said it is common for such a reaction in the aftermath of last year’s tornado. Kyees said fears vary on exactly why a storm causes distress, but we should focus on what we can and cannot […]
Pandemic Puts Communication At Forefront For HS Seniors
High school seniors are facing tough challenges in the pandemic world of college admissions and applications. Cookeville High School Counselor Stephanie Hardin said a lot of work has gone into trying to get information about applications and deadlines out to parents, when parent and senior meetings are cancelled. Hardin said the counseling team put together […]
Counseling Dynamics Changing For Tech Students
Tennessee Tech’s Counseling Department is seeing two distinct changes among its student population. Assistant Director of Counseling Services Dr. Christina Mick said the stigma around acknowledging mental health is decreasing, and the use of counseling services are increasing. Mick said during a previous grant report, statistics showed a 160 percent increase in services. “There’s also […]
Tech Adds WellTrack App For Student’s Mental Health
Tennessee Tech has another online tool to help promote mental health for its students. Assistant Director of Counseling Services Dr. Christina Mick said the app WellTrack helps monitor day-to-day wellness, provides mental health screening and mood trackers. Mick said using WellTrack is about Tech continuing to fill any remaining gaps and preventing mental health crises. […]
Free Counseling Effort to Support Tornado Survivors
The Onsite Foundation is offering three different ways to provide counseling to survivors of the March Tornado. There is virtual therapy, online intensive therapy for those who lost a loved one and scholarships to pay for in-person therapy to anyone who can no longer afford to pay for a therapist. Onsite Foundation Executive Director Deanna […]
