Hauser Counseling News

- Beat the Winter Blues

- Youth Empowerment Summit

- Parent Guidance

- Parent Coaching

- Credible Minds

- Mental Health Resources

- SAT & ACT

- Senior Newsletter

- C4 Open House

Hello Students!

I hope you have had a great EXTENDED holiday! I wanted to share a wonderful opportunity with you to attend the Youth Empowerment Summit.

The Youth Empowerment Summit brings together nearly 100 students from across Bartholomew County for an inspiring day of learning, leadership, and personal growth. Upon arrival, students are greeted by prominent local leaders, including the Mayor of Columbus, Indiana. They then experience a powerful keynote address, engage in three dynamic seminars led by local experts, and have the opportunity to connect with over 25 community partners eager to share valuable resources and opportunities with the next generation of leaders.

Have I mentioned this event is during school hours?! This year's theme is "Find Your Future." You can apply here: https://cydbartholomew.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cydbartholomew/survey.jsp?surveyId=30&.

Space is limited, so apply as soon as possible 🙂

This event is organized by the Council for Youth Development Bartholomew County. https://www.cydbartholomew.org/ Instagram: / cydbartholomew Facebook: / cydbartholomew

Each month we will share a calendar of FREE mental health series sessions that anyone can attend virtually and anonymously. Register for the events at https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex. Past sessions can be accessed on Parent Guidance as well.

Parents, we know the holiday season can bring added stress. Parent Coaching is a FREE resource where you can meet with a coach to get personalized support for any challenges you or your child may be facing. Whether it's behavior issues or holiday stress, a coach can help guide you through it. Click here to register for support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

We are excited to share a new mental health and family resource that has the potential to make a meaningful impact on our lives and the community. Through generous grant funding, all Bartholomew County families can now access Parent Coaching. This powerful resource is free and could benefit anyone!

Parenting is hard; we can all use an ally, reassurance, and additional expertise. We believe in the potential for these services so much that we encouraged our FRHC counselors and administrators to try it first. We have received positive feedback and praise for Parent Coaching in the initial weeks.

Parent Coaching

Parent Coaching is a resource for caregivers to receive one-on-one, confidential coaching from a licensed provider to best support their child’s needs.

Signing up is as simple:

1. Go to https://parentguidance.org/school-coaching/.

2. Click on “Get Started.”

3. Select Indiana and then Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corporation.

You will be contacted quickly by Parent Guidance to set up an initial virtual appointment with your Parent Coach. You will receive weekly or bi-weekly individual coaching sessions at a time that works for your schedule, access to messaging via the Parent App with your coach, and guided step-by-step follow-up customized resources for your needs.

All information is confidential. The school district will not know who participates in this service.

In addition to Parent Coaching, on the Parent Guidance, https://parentguidance.org/, website includes:

• Mental Health Series

• On-Demand Courses

• Ask a Therapist Questions and Answers

There are over 50 e-courses, free to families, which are led by licensed therapists as well as an ask-a-therapist section on the website.

Mental Health Matters is a Bartholomew County-wide initiative "created to address challenges and improve the mental health system for the wellbeing of youth and adults in Bartholomew County." MHM recognizes national and local mental health crises and aims to support adults and youth in Bartholomew County. Their resource directory provides access to crucial, local resources.

Some highlights from MHM Credible Minds website:

• Check out the Learning Lab tab for practical guides and tools to improve your wellbeing.

• Assessment "What's Your Mental Health Profile?"
• Understanding Self-Care
• Exploring outlets to overcome anxiety
• Depression: Resources, help for parents, signs and symptoms, support, treatment
• Suicide: How to Help and Support a Friend
• The importance of friendship and social connections
• Stress: Explore ways to relieve stress and calm worries

Seniors,

Check out the Hauser Counseling Senior News- December/January Edition for information and resources for YOU!

Junior Families,

You may find it helpful to read the Senior News as well to gain an understanding in advance of senior year information, opportunities, and processes.

SAT and ACT- JUNIORS AND SENIORS

Students can request fee waiver benefits directly from College Board: We encourage eligible students to receive SAT fee waiver benefits by logging in to their College Board account and submitting a request. Learn more.

The SAT and ACT are college entrance exams. Juniors and seniors may need to take the SAT and/or the ACT exams for college admissions and/or scholarship consideration. For best results it is recommended that students take the SAT and the ACT twice during their junior year and then once again during the fall of their senior year. Juniors should be signing up NOW. Students can test at any testing center.

Hauser school code: 151565. (Juniors will take the SAT one time at Hauser during SAT School Day testing window in the spring at no cost. Date TBA.)

Students can test at any location on any date.

*Fee waivers (2 per test) are available to juniors and seniors on free and reduced lunch and/or 21st Century Scholars.

2024-2025 Administration Dates and Deadlines:

SAT registration: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

March 8 - Registration Deadline: February 21

May 3 - Registration Deadline: April 18

June 7 - Registration Deadline: May 22

ACT registration: http://www.act.org/

February 8 - Registration Deadline: January 3

April 5 - Registration Deadline: February 28

June 14 - Registration Deadline: May 9

July 12 - Registration Deadline: June 6