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Unleash the power of positivity with Zen'n'ish! Dive into a world where zen meets dynamism, guided by the insightful Dr. LaKisha Hudson (a.k.a. Dr. KiKi). At Zen'n'ish, LLC, we're on a mission to spark a wave of positive energy that transforms lives. Through engaging discussions, empowering information, and actions for effective change, we aim to inspire, enlighten, and motivate you towards a more productive and positively charged life. Disclaimer: The insights shared on our podcast and webs ...
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Take a moment and enjoy this Mindful Moment with us!By Dr. KiKi
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In this enriching episode of Behavior Farmers, join Cindy Young and Simon Keays as they delve into the transformative intersection of mental health and discipline. Cindy, a seasoned counselor, life coach, and mother, and Simon, an author, school administrator, and licensed captain, share their personal journey of collaboration. They explore how cha…
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In this enriching episode of Behavior Farmers, join Cindy Young and Simon Keays as they delve into the transformative intersection of mental health and discipline. Cindy, a seasoned counselor, life coach, and mother, and Simon, an author, school administrator, and licensed captain, share their personal journey of collaboration. They explore how cha…
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Enchanted Garden of Confidence: A Guided Meditation
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🌟✨ Dive into "Enchanted Garden of Confidence: A Journey to Positivity"! 🌈🌷 Designed for all ages (7-99), this guided meditation invites you on an uplifting journey. Discover your inner strength, face challenges with a smile, and light up your day with solutions and joy. 🚀🌿 🎧 Relax and let nature's harmony and gentle guidance lead you through a path…
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Enchanted Garden of Confidence: A Guided Meditation
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🌟✨ Dive into "Enchanted Garden of Confidence: A Journey to Positivity"! 🌈🌷 Designed for all ages (7-99), this guided meditation invites you on an uplifting journey. Discover your inner strength, face challenges with a smile, and light up your day with solutions and joy. 🚀🌿 🎧 Relax and let nature's harmony and gentle guidance lead you through a path…
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Feeling the weight of the day, Counselor? 🍃 Take a moment to pause and breathe with us. We invite you to a 10-minute escape into serenity through our body scan meditation. 🧘♂️ Let go of stress, quiet your thoughts, and find a refreshing inner calm. Press play, and together, let's step into a peaceful retreat. 🌼…
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Are you ready to unwind and discover inner peace? 🌟 Join us for a rejuvenating journey with our soothing body scan meditation. 🧘♀️ Release tension, calm the mind, and reconnect with yourself in just a few minutes. 🌬️ Hit play and let's dive into a tranquil oasis together. 💫By Dr. KiKi
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🌅 Elevate Your Morning | A Mantra to Transform Your Day 🌟 Begin every morning not just by waking up, but by rising with intention and joy. Our specially crafted morning mantra is designed to do just that—transform your start into a moment of inspiration, positivity, and connection. It's not just words; it's an awakening to the potential of your day…
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Dive into an exhilarating episode as we sit down with the dynamic Dr. Jerrod Brown, a renowned professor, researcher, trainer, and consultant, for a riveting conversation on alexithymia. Exploring this fascinating topic through the unique lens of School Counseling, we uncover its nuances and impacts in an educational setting. But there's more—this …
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Dive into an exhilarating episode as we sit down with the dynamic Dr. Jerrod Brown, a renowned professor, researcher, trainer, and consultant, for a riveting conversation on alexithymia. With a unique twist, we explore this fascinating topic through the lens of School Counseling, shedding light on its nuances and impacts in an educational setting. …
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In our inaugural episode, dive into the world of Liam, a gifted student whose brilliance is dimming under the weight of monotony. As he drifts into disengagement, we challenge you, the guardians of potential, to reignite Liam's passion for learning. With your wisdom, can you craft a path that not only keeps Liam's intellect challenged but also ensu…
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Lazy, Quirky Saturday Morning Coffee Tunes
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Music is great for mental wellness! A quirky, fun playlist for a lazy Saturday morning! Perfect if you want to sip some coffee, tap your toes and tidy up the place... or NOT! Enjoy! Music selection:ESBy Dr. KiKi
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Lazy Quirky Saturday Morning Coffee Tunes
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Music is great for mental wellness! A quirky, fun playlist for a lazy Saturday morning! Perfect if you want to sip some coffee, tap your toes and tidy up the place... or NOT! Enjoy! Music selection:ESBy Dr. KiKi, Zen'n'ish
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Ms. Romana Mathews has an excellent conversation about Social Emotional Learning: what it means to her, how it looks in her classroom, and her tips for implementation. Some great gems were dropped in this talk. Listen now! Music: ES: Indie Electro 1- CospeBy Dr. LaKisha Hudson, Ms. Romana Matthews
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SSS Summit Counseling Takeaways with the District Superintendent
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We just had an outstanding inaugural Worldwide Student Support Services (SSS) Summit! We had the incredible opportunity to work face to face with colleagues and other leaders to discuss our current status and where we are heading. I must say, I think the future looks bright and positive! Our District leader, Dr. Jason Ter Horst, was able to attend …
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The Best Math Placement for Students Using DCAS Data
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What a great discussion with Mr. Russ Steponic: ISS Mathematics 6-12, EU West District about the DCAS and how it can effectively be used by School Counselors to assist in placing each student in the most optimal math course for their growth and success. This was very informative and definitely provided actionable next steps! Take a listen!…
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Supporting a Family in Crisis as School Counselors
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There are times when we are faced with the challenge of assisting a family in crisis. In this episode, I talk about our role and things we can do to assist a family when they are dealing with family crisis. S.U.G.A.R: We can get through this!By Dr. LaKisha Hudson
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Part 1: RAD: Reactive Attachment Disorder with Dr. Geter
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This is an excellent awareness and "FYI" talk with Dr. LaToya Geter, a Human Services Practitioner and Phenomenologist about the ins and outs of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Take a listen and she gives us a great overview of this fairly new diagnosis. This is Part 1 of a 2-Part talk; so, make sure you also catch Part 2! TW: Some discussion o…
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Part 2: RAD: Reactive Attachment Disorder with Dr. Geter
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This is an excellent awareness and "FYI" talk with Dr. LaToya Geter, a Human Services Practitioner and Phenomenologist about the ins and outs of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Take a listen and she gives us a great overview of this fairly new diagnosis. This is Part 2 of a 2-Part talk; so, make sure you also catch Part 1! TW: Some discussion o…
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Part 1: RAD: Reactive Attachment Disorder with Dr. Geter
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This is an excellent awareness and "FYI" talk with Dr. LaToya Geter, a Human Services Practitioner and Phenomenologist, about the ins and outs of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Take a listen and she gives us a great overview of this fairly new diagnosis. This is Part 1 of a 2-Part talk; so, make sure you also catch Part 2! TW: Some discussion …
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Part 2: RAD: Reactive Attachment Disorder with Dr. Geter
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This is an excellent awareness and "FYI" talk with Dr. LaToya Geter, a Human Services Practitioner and Phenomenologist about the ins and outs of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Take a listen and she gives us a great overview of this fairly new diagnosis. This is Part 2 of a 2-Part talk; so, make sure you also catch Part 1! TW: Some discussion o…
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The Psychology of Money with Mr. Quinton Dewitt
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Mr. Quinton Dewitt of Dewitt's Personal Budget Service gives us great key points about the importance of making your money work for you and how to get started. Take a listen!By Dr. LaKisha Hudson, Quinton Dewitt
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In this episode we are honored to have an open and honest parent panel who share with us and give us insight into having a child with an eating disorder. They talk about the challenges, lessons learned, and ways forward. The wonderful Dr. Ann Saffi-Biasetti, with her years of work with teens with eating disorders, serves as our expert as we tackle …
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Mr. James chats with us about the world of fasting. Chris James is a self-taught holistic wellness coach, creator of "A Healthy Alternative" wellness brand, and 5 stars reviewed published author. With over 140k followers, Chris teaches others how to heal using the body's natural resources. Chris believes that fasting should be at the epicenter of o…
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Part 3: Single and 40(ish): From Zen to 100!
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*This episode contains adult conversation. 18 years and older is advised.* This episode is 3rd and final part of a great panel discussion on what it like being 40(ish) and single. We discuss what it is like being single at this age: experiences, the ups and downs, core beliefs, evolution of self, and much more. Grab a cuppa, find a comfy seat and c…
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Part 2: Single and 40(ish): From Zen to 100!
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*This episode contains adult conversation. 18 years and older is advised.* This episode is Part 2 of 3 of a great panel discussion on what it like being 40(ish) and single. We discuss what it is like being single at this age: experiences, the ups and downs, core beliefs, evolution of self, and much more. Grab a cuppa, find a comfy seat and come alo…
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Part 1: Single and 40(ish): From Zen to 100!
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*This episode contains adult conversation. 18 years and older is advised.* This episode is Part 1 of a great panel discussion on what it like being 40(ish) and single. We discuss what it is like being single at this age: experiences, the ups and downs, core beliefs, evolution of self, and much more. Grab a cuppa, find a comfy seat and come along fo…
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Career Technical Education: CTE with Ms. Taekisha Vaughan
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Ms. Taekisha Vaughan is the CTE ISS for DoDEA Europe West District. Listen as she refreshes or memories and updates us on the pertinent and latest ins and outs of CTE for our district. Great talk and information from Ms. Vaughn! Music: Epidemic Sound/Artist: Jobii/Title: BrunchBy Dr. LaKisha Hudson, Ms. Taekisha Vaughan
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This is a great discussion with Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott, associate professor and school counseling coordinator at Old Dominion University, about the power of combining the efforts of a Comprehensive School Counseling program with PBIS/MTSS and how it can be the key to unlocking the door to better understanding, collaboration and greater success for…
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Dr. Shane Miramontez, the Instructional Systems Specialist for Autism for the district, talks to us about important take aways to know when working with students with autism. Great talk! Take a listen!By Dr. LaKisha Hudson, Dr. Shane Miramontez
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I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Mario Jackson about the empowerment of Thought Work. He is a Higher Education Consultant who is the CEO of Jackson Educational Consulting Group, LLC and his area of expertise is teaching higher education institutions how to integrate the concept of Thought Work into their faculty and staff development initiati…
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Our awesome guest Ms. Lora Kluber, a Licensed Nutritionist and owner of Health Ease Nutrition, talks with us about the importance of proper nutrition during this pandemic, gives great advice on things to consume and how to change our environment to support better nutritional habits. She even throws in some tips on keeping our pups happy and healthy…
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Black Men and Mental Health: A Positive Way Forward
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Dr. Daphne Watkins, Dr. Allen Lipscomb, Mr. Robert Ellington, and Dr. Mario Jackson join Dr. KiKi in an enlightening, insightful panel discussion about Black Male mental health. Listen as they discuss Black male mental health: where it has come from, where it is, and ways to take it to the next positive level. Truly an enriching discussion!…
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COVID-19: If you Can't Go Outside, Go Inside.
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In this time when many find themselves spending inordinate amounts of time inside because of being quarantined, sheltered in place, self- isolating or social distancing, it is the perfect time to learn how to go mentally and spiritually within in order to remain resilient and keep your peace. This is an excellent conversation about how our feelings…
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Dr. Shane Miramontez, our district's Instructional Systems Specialist for autism, talks to us about the awesome program called C.I.P. (College Internship Program). This is a wonderful program that helps to prepare our students with autism for post secondary life and higher education. This is definitely a must hear for our secondary team!…
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COVID-19: A Healthcare Professionals Panel Discussion
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*Dr. Winston McIver, a physician at Waccamaw Primary Care in Conway, South Carolina *Dr. Alice Hyun Kyung Tan, an Internist at MizMedi Women's Hospital in Seoul, Korea *Mrs. Andrea Geer-Cave, an RN currently pursuing her Masters degree in Nursing Education in Salt Lake City, Utah This panel of highly educated and knowledgeable healthcare profession…
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This is an informative talk with Mr. Ellington about Kinship Care: What it is and the importance of being mindful and proactive when families are dealing with this dynamic. Mr. Robert Ellington is a Success Coach with HALOS; a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting and empowering Kinship Care families in Charleston, South Carolina. Take a li…
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School Counselors: Building Better Humans- A Talk with the 2020 ASCA School Counselor of the Year
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This is a wonderful chat with Ms. Laura Ross, the 2020 ASCA National School Counselor of the Year! Ms. Ross is a School Counselor at Five Forks Middle School in Georgia; which is an ASCA RAMP school! Ms. Ross shares her journey to becoming a School Counselor and gives great insight into what makes an excellent comprehensive School Counseling progra…
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Eating Disorders and Adolescents with Dr. Saffi-Biasetti
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The wonderful Dr. Ann Saffi-Biasetti is back with us to tackle the subject of Eating Disorders among adolescents. Dr. Saffi-Biasetti is a somatic psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and the author of Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating. She has a private practice in Saratoga Springs, New York…
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Ms. Jessica Reddout is the Behavior Interventionist and PBIS Facilitator for Whittemore Park Middle School in Conway, South Carolina. Ms. Reddout gives excellent, first-hand knowledge about the implementation and execution of the PBIS program from a "boots on the ground" perspective. She talks about the challenges and successes with implementing th…
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This episode is a great conversation with Ms. Calvalyn Day, Family and Life Coach, about trauma informed counseling: what it is and tips and strategies for assisting students who have experienced trauma. There are some great takeaways and I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did.By Dr. LaKisha Hudson, Ms. Calvalyn Day
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What is a School Counselor?! A talk with the 2018 School Counselor of the Year
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This is an outstanding conversation with Ms. Kirsten Perry, the 2018 ASCA School Counselor of the Year. Kirsten sits down for a chat about being a School Counselor and all that it encompasses. We talk about everything from her fascinating, powerful story about why she became a School Counselor, to misconceptions about being a School Counselor, what…
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This is a timely, excellent discussion about Digital Citizenship with Dr. Mike Ribble. From his website, https://www.digitalcitizenship.net: "Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is …
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Befriending Your Body: Self Compassion/Self Care
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This is a fabulous, much needed episode with the holistically wonderful Dr. Ann Saffi-Biasetti. Dr. Saffi-Biasetti is a somatic psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and the author of Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating. She has a private practice in Saratoga Springs, New York. Dr. Saffi-Biaset…
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Mindful Photography and Grief and Loss with Dr. Thomas
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I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Jessica Thomas about her method of using Mindful Photography to help individuals deal with grief and loss. Dr. Thomas has used her method with both adults and school aged children with gratifying results that speak to the power of this method to help individuals work through the thoughts, emotions and feelings…
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Supporting the Military Child During Transition
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Dr. Cole talks about the many ways School Counselors can be a support and resource to military children and their families during times of transition. Dr. Cole gives us her scholarly perspective, as well as her thoughts from the viewpoint of a military spouse with school-aged children. This was a wonderful interview! Take a listen!…
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An On-Site Advocate for Every Student- Concept by Dr. Elias
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Listen in as Dr. Maurice Elias has a conversation with Dr. Hudson about SEAD Liaisons and his vision of Student Advocacy in schools. Will this plan work within your school? Could it work with adjustments and tweaks? Is your current plan working as it should? Is it reaching every student?By Dr. LaKisha Hudson, Dr. Maurice Elias
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In this episode, we have a delightful chat with Dr. Stephen Kennedy about creating our own School Counseling websites which are filled with great information and resources.By Dr. LaKisha Hudson, Dr. Stephen Kennedy
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Take a listen as Dr. Helen Bailey, one of Pacific East's Community Superintendents talks about Dual Enrollment.By Dr. LaKisha Hudson, Dr. Helen Bailey
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A good chat with Mr. Craig Brown about DoDEA Career Pathways.By Mr. Craig Brown, Dr. LaKisha Hudson
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