Monthly Newsletters
August
Family Health and Wellness
McDowell County Schools District has partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection and their Mental Health Resource Center, ParentGuidance.org.
ParentGuidance.org is a website that was developed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers with parenting advice from the top clinicians and experts who offer guidance around issues related to the most common challenges parents face today: anxiety, social media use, school avoidance, bullying, and more.
This resource offers on-demand, anonymous courses and resources from experts who can help parents address common concerns, improve family relationships, and support your overall child's emotional well-being. The content is created by licensed therapists and experienced teachers! ParentGuidance.org wants to give parents and caregivers the tools they need to create a loving and supportive home for their children. Find the tools that you need to support your family, completely free.
These resources are made possible through a three-year contract the WVDE has entered with the national nonprofit The Cook Center for Human Connection to make ParentGuidance.org immediately available for West Virginia families. Across the country, 361 districts and 6,308 schools are using the organization’s model offering more than 3.3 million families in 46 states access to services.
Through the partnership with WVDE and Cook Center for Human Connection, families can have free access to
Regular one-on-one parent coaching with cognitive behavioral health coaches.
On-Demand Parenting Sessions taught by licensed therapists
“Ask a Therapist,” a frequently updated question-and-answer forum.
