Region One Counselor Newsletter
August 2022
Welcome Back Counselors!
We hope you had a restful summer, and you are recharged and excited about the new school year! There is a feeling of hope and excitement as we look ahead towards the future. Region One is here to continue to support you with hope-filled leadership, and professional learning opportunities throughout the year.
As the saying goes, we are stronger together.
HAVE A GREAT YEAR!
Your Region One Counseling Team
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
The National Suicide Prevention Line 988 is now active across the United States!
The State Suicide Prevention Team is excited to release the first edition of this quarterly newsletter. This platform will provide updates on suicide prevention initiatives happening at HHSC and the state.
SEL4TX
Trauma and Grief Resources
Trauma Toolkit for Educators (from ReThinkEd)
How Children Cope With Ongoing Threat and Trauma: The BASIC Ph Model (from NASP)
Addressing Grief: Brief Facts and Tips (from NASP)
Addressing Grief: Tips for Teachers and Administrators (from NASP)
Recommended Books for Children Coping With Loss or Trauma (from NASP)
Trauma: Brief Facts and Tips (from NASP)
School Safety and Crisis (from NASP)
Did you watch the Kentucky Derby this Year?
Rich Strike, the 2022 Kentucky Derby winning horse!
1. Not the best starting position
2. Not the biggest or best horse
3. Only made it into the race because another horse scratched
4. A $30,000 horse and won against many multi million dollar horses
Remind your students this year that it’s not always about having the best of everything or being the biggest and favored. It’s about the size of heart and dedication to win and excel in everything you do!
Lifeline Chat Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S. | In a crisis?Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. | Texas Council of Community Centers Find your local community center for support or to volunteer. The 39 Community Centers of Texas manage and provide community-based services across all 254 Texas counties, touching the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serious mental illness and substance use disorders. |
Lifeline Chat
In a crisis?
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Texas Council of Community Centers

Great printouts with topics such as "What Can I Do When I am Afraid" and "Dealing with Tough Situations."
CCMR
Texas Reality Check There is nothing more motivational for students than showing them the relevance between educational attainment and their earning power. Reality Check is designed to help students understand the connection between lifestyle aspirations and the importance of postsecondary education. | My Next Move My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Click HERE! | Map my Grad Students zero in on skills and interests to explore careers and endorsements and plan a path through high school. |
Texas Reality Check
My Next Move

TEA
TEA's Frequently Asked Questions on Child Abuse, Family Violence, Dating Violence, and Human Trafficking
TxSSC and TEA released the Required School Safety Action Steps This Summer TAA that outlines immediate steps that school systems are required to take to support the safety and security of public schools.
Health education standards may be found at TEKS for Health Education 19 TAC Chapter 115. Website includes: Child Abuse, Dating Violence, Family Violence and Human Trafficking FAQ School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) FAQ
Child Abuse, Dating Violence, Family Violence, and Human Trafficking FAQ
Local assessment/testing and human sexuality instruction under Texas Education Code, Section 28.004 Guidance
Further TEA FAQs and information concerning Human Sexuality are being reviewed by TEA Legal and should be posted on the TEA Health Education web page.
The Texas School Mental Health website strives to provide districts and campuses with the resources and tools needed to develop a comprehensive school mental health system.