Voices of Clarity for Educators

You might be looking at a problem when wiggles come with a continual lack of focus then lack of comprehension, and other students don't seem to struggle in the same way. After identifying the behavior here are way to effectively manage it. Narrated by Chandler Mantiply, Territory Outreach Manager at Promises Behavioral Health.

Vanessa Jacoby, PhD, ABPP, explains why childhood trauma is commonly mislabeled as ADHD or ODD and provides behaviors that indicate when trauma is the root cause. Narrated by Charmaine Morehead, VP of Marketing & Development at Clarity CGC.

Anxiety can present itself in many ways. Children with serious undiagnosed anxiety are often disruptive during class. Rick Edwards, Director of Inpatient Services at Clarity Child Guidance Center, helps reveal anxiety in students' behaviors and how to approach them. Narrated by Ciara Sanchez, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.

From finding creative way to keep your students engaged to moderating clubs ad sports after school to grading endless stack of homework, you most likely feel like your work is never done. These stressors can rob you of the joy you originally experienced when you started teaching. Julie Marie Hogan, counselor and owner of Vita Optimum Counseling & Consulting, LLC, helps you interpret your role as an educator and set boundaries at work. Narrated by Amaris Dimas Torres, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.

Fortunately, confrontational meetings with parents don't have to ruin your day. Julie Marie Hogan, counselor and owner of Vita Optimum Counseling & Consulting, LLC in Chicago, provides self-care techniques that can help you minimize the stress both you and the parents experience from these meetings. Narrated by Gina Massey, VP of Human Resources at Clarity CGC.

Educators have a unique, but daunting role in the identification, prevention, and mitigation of school violence. Facts and Fiction Surrounding School Shootings and Mental Health written by Leslie Musgrove, provides information on characteristics and behaviors associated with school violence. Narrated by Robert Burns, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.

Your students' parents likely see you as a source of expertise, support, and a trusted person who can help when they express concern over their child's potential mental illness. While this may leave you feeling the weight of responsibility, this basic 3 step approach written by Julie Marie Hogan can help you from feeling overwhelmed. Narrated by Luke Blankenship, Development Coordinator at Pride Center San Antonio.

Research shows that trauma is shared across generations through a variety of ways, including gene expression, socialization, and psychological disposition. While the source of trauma may be distant, the effects can still be devastating to children. This episode written by Liza Long, writer, educator and mental health advocate, can help you identify signs of transgenerational trauma and create a safe space for your student or child. Narrated by Sydney Rouse, Lead Marketing Coordinator at Clarity CGC.

Students who don't handle anger well can use physical or verbal outbursts that disrupt your class. In this episode c, you will find help to identify what's triggering the behavior and how to handle a student who often throws fits of anger. Narrated by Amaris Dimas Torres, Marketing & Development Coordinator at Clarity CGC.

What can you do when you or someone you love is in a crisis? According to a 2017 survey, public school teachers experience poor mental health days twice as often as workers in other professions. In this article written by Liza Long, writer, educator, and mental health advocate, you can find the resources you need for support. Narrated by Gina Massey, VP of Human Resources at Clarity CGC.