CUSD Cares: Recent Episodes
Brenda Vargas
Lively discussion of topics that impact parents and students related to Counseling and Social Services within the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD).
Understanding the specific treatment and continuity of care at the Hope Institute of CUSD.
CUSD Director of Counseling & Social Services, Brenda Vargas talks with Dr. Anthony Pickett, Associate Emergency Trauma Medical Director with Phoenix Children's Hospital. Dr. Anthony Pickett, MD shares information on what to expect when visiting Phoenix Children's Hospital.
CUSD Director of Counseling & Social Services, Brenda Vargas talks with Executive Director, Dr. Floyd Godfrey, with Families Strategies Counseling Center. Family Strategies is dedicated to quality counseling services. We seek first to understand the needs of our clients and the underlying clinical issues which may be causing distress.
CUSD Director of Counseling & Social Services, Brenda Vargas talks with Tracy Thomas, Executive Director with organization Quail Run Behavioral Health. Quail Run Behavioral Health offers psychiatric care to adolescents, adults and older adults. With service excellence as a priority, we offer programs that are centered on providing outstanding care.
CUSD Director of Counseling & Social Services, Brenda Vargas talks with Amanda Nosbisch, Executive Director with organization One Small Step.One Small Step’s mission is to provide clothing relief to those who could not afford what they needed.
CUSD Director of Counseling & Social Services, Brenda Vargas talks with Jill Lovill, Clinical Director with organization New Song Center for Grieving Children. New Song Center is open to any child, teen, and young adult in our community, who is grieving the death of a loved one.
Director of Counseling & Social Services, Brenda Vargas talks with Kristen Polin, Chief Executive Officer with organization notMYkid. For more than 20 years, notMYkid has been providing youth, families, schools, and community partners with high impact prevention education and early intervention programs.
Director of Counseling and Social Services, Brenda Vargas and Chung Trinh, president and CEO of Lighthouse Psychiatry Advanced TMS & Counseling. Lighthouse Psychiatry's core mission is to provide innovative solutions to our patients to enable healing the right way. The interconnection between the brain, mind, and physical body can make treatment complex. But when healing is coupled with effective treatment, the solution can be impactful.
Director of Counseling and Social Services, Brenda Vargas and Paolla Jordan, founder of the Laloboy Foundation. The Laloboy Foundation assists families with counseling and support services.
Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services, speaks with Dr. Floyd Godfrey, Executive Director of Family Strategies Counseling Center, regarding sexual abusers and the grooming process used on victims.
Director of Counseling and Social Services, Brenda Vargas and Dr. Floyd Godfrey, Executive Director of Family Strategies Counseling Center to discuss the four different types of abuse.
Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services speaks with Dr. Floyd Godfrey, of Family Strategies Counseling Center, and discusses the sensitive but important subject of sexual abuse and the response to discovering the abuse.
Brenda Vargas habla con Ed Callirgos sobre el tema de Depresión Juvenil-versión en Español.
Brenda Vargas habla con Ed Callirgos acerca del Suicidio Juvenil. Traducción en Español.
Brenda Vargas y Ed Callirgos nos comparten sus conocimientos sobre el tema de Ansiedad Juvenil.
Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services, speaks with Lizette Roeder and Samantha Hinchey from Arizona Domestic Violence Coalition regarding teens and healthy relationships.
Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services, speaks with Lizette Roeder and Samantha Hinchey from Arizona Domestic Violence Coalition regarding domestic violence.
Part 2 of a 2 Part Podcast:
Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services speaks with Jill Lovill from New Song Center regarding what to say, while keeping in mind developmental stages of children through their journey of grief.
Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services speaks with Jill Lovill from New Song regarding what to say, while keeping in mind the primary needs of children when dealing with a loss.
Brenda Vargas sits down virtually with Jennifer Miller, The former researcher for CASEL (Collaboration for Academic Social Emotional Learning), Family and Educational Author/Consultant/Coach, Social and Emotional Learning, Founder and author of Confident Parents,Confident Kids. Jennifer shares her quick tips to practicing "body check five" to manage any fear or worry with your child.
For more info- see her blog here:
https://confidentparentsconfidentkids.org/?s=the+stress+of+school&submit=Go
Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services, speaks with Tracy Sloat,
Executive Director and representative of NAMI working with the Valley of the Sun, a local affiliate of the national organization, who shares the many resources available through NAMI that include free classes for parents as well as online options. This conversation also includes a student perspective by a college student named Haley, who shares her personal struggle with mental illness.
Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services, speaks with Arizona Department of Education Superintendent Kathy Hoffman to discuss the many ways the ADE and the Superintendent are working to assist our students with student wellness and education enhancements while working along side Governor Ducey's office on positive initiatives such as the recent expansion of the School Safety Grant Program which will now include grants for Counselors and Social Workers as well as Security Officers.
Brenda Vargas speaks with Carrie Monica, Assistant Director at ASU Counseling Center and a licensed clinical Social Worker, on how to successfully navigate Mental Health Services at a university.
Brenda Vargas speaks with Breanna and Brandon Varellas sharing their knowledge of sex trafficking but their primary goal is to educate community members about prevention programs to fight sex trafficking. .
Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services, speaks with Dr. Aaron Krasnow, Associate Vice President of Health and Counseling at Arizona State University regarding what to look for in a university that can assist in the social emotional needs of your student as they begin their search for the right college and the experiences it can offer.
Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services, speaks with Brad Baertsch, ASU's Director of first Year Recruitment and Admissions and Dr. Aaron Krasnow, ASU Associate Vice President of Health and Counseling regarding the ins and outs of college admissions and recruitment.
Brenda Vargas discusses the topic of understanding depression in youth with Ryan Helton,MSC,LPC from Transcend Counseling Services LLC.
Brenda Vargas speaks with Victoria Saylor, Arizona Regional Manager for Education at Common Sense Education, about the impact technology has on our global society today and students in particular.
Brenda Vargas speaks with Victoria Saylor, Arizona Regional Manager of Education at Common Sense Education, on the impact that video games have on our children.
Brenda Vargas interviews Dr. James Bogash, chiropractor. Dr. Bogash describes the bigger danger beyond nicotine in regards to vaping. He also discusses in detail the toxic exposures such as heavy metals and the possible medical implications that vaping is having on our youth.
Click here for additional information on vaping from Chandler Coalition on Youth Substance Abuse.
Brenda Vargas interviews Ryan Helton, therapist. Ryan Helton describes the signs and symptoms of anxiety, how to know when it's beyond the "normal", and shares simple strategies that anyone can incorporate. Ryan also suggests some options for treatment.
Brenda Vargas (formerly Ramos) interviews Jeff Wondoloski, Community Liaison from Aurora Behavioral Health regarding the effects of vaping on behavior. Jeff describes what vaping is. He also discusses the basic facts of vaping, the most common type of vaping youth are using, JUUL, how it works, the trend, social acceptance and myths and facts.
Inaugural podcast. We're very excited to be able to bring to parents and community members topics that impact parents and students related to Counseling and Social Services within the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD).
Guest: Anna Cicero, 30-year veteran teacher and counselor.
Brenda Ramos interviews Katie Kahle, Director of the Chandler Care Center. Katie Kahle describes the mission and services provided by the Chandler Care Center.
Brenda Ramos interviews Cynthia Howell, counselor at Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School in Chandler Unified School District about making the transition to kindergarten. Topics: What does the first day look like? How can the school counselor support you and your student?
Brenda Ramos interviews Stacy Pillar, counselor at Bogle Junior High, with tips for parents, what to expect when making the transition from elementary to junior high.
Brenda Ramos interviews Nancy Spilsbury, Lead Counselor at Basha High. Tips on preparing your new freshman for high school and what to expect.