Licensed Professional Counselor | Wellness Consultant | Mentor | Empowering Children, Adolescents, Adults & Families

Joined September 2020
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When schools provide mental health support for students: 📚 Academic outcomes improve ⬇️ Discipline referrals are reduced 🧑‍🎓 Both attendance & graduation rates increase Here's how schools can support students' mental well-being: safesupportivelearning.ed.go… #TuesdayThoughts
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RT @Drjlarredondo: It tells me how thoughtful counselors/leaders are about mental health and SEL when I notice these stations outside a cou…
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💯Agree!!!
Love this! 🙌
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10 ways to relieve stress. #mentalhealth
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Here are 5 ways that music can improve cognition and promote well-being for all ages psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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Valerie Garza, LPC retweeted
When schools provide mental health support for students: 📚 Academic outcomes improve ⬇️ Discipline referrals are reduced 🧑‍🎓 Both attendance & graduation rates increase Here's how schools can support students' mental well-being: safesupportivelearning.ed.go…
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Shout out to coworkers! 🧡
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Energy on 🔥 for the MBB this afternoon! So proud of @MightyBearBand , directors, parents who came out to support our Bears today at the 6A State UIL marching competition ! 6A is where the big boys and big girls play! Goooo MBB! 🐻🎶💪🏻🥁🎷
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📣Congratulations MBB!!Well deserved! Proud mom!🥳🥇🐻🥁🐾🎶#HardWorkPaysOff
The @PSJAECHS Mighty Bear Band advances to the 2023 6A -UIL State Marching competition after placing 1st at UIL Area Championship tonight ! Way to go MBB! 🐻🥇🎶🏆Go Bears ! 🐻🎷
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Valerie Garza, LPC retweeted
Workplace wellness is a shared responsibility! Employers, Please prioritize your employees' mental health. Create a supportive environment, offer resources, and encourage open conversations. Together, we can foster well-being and productivity. #MentalHealthMatters
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Valerie Garza, LPC retweeted
#SeasonalAffectiveDisorder (SAD) is a type of depression that you may experience during certain seasons or times of the year. It's more common in the winter. If you think you might have SAD, you can speak to your doctor about treatments. 💚
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Replying to @PSJAISD
@PSJAISD Today our PSJA SEL Team provided a Calming Room for all Librarians & College Transition staff during professional development. They really enjoyed the relaxation stations.💚🍃🧘‍♀️🌏 #Sustainability #GoodHealth #WellBeing #PSJACares @advisorcgarcia @PSJAReads @DrLindaUribe
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This is awesome! 🙌
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Valerie Garza, LPC retweeted
Be mindful of how you speak to yourself this week. Save or screenshot these affirmations from @nikkimiles_ if you need some ideas for positive #SelfTalk 😌💕
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Valerie Garza, LPC retweeted
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek is a reminder that #MentalHealth is health. This week, and always, make it a priority to check in on your mental health and explore our resources 👉🏾 bit.ly/3UOglIL 🎨: @intoactionus
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Valerie Garza, LPC retweeted
Breathing is an essential act that requires no thought. But thinking about it can alter your physical and mental health. Controlled breathing techniques, such as 4-7-8 breathing, can relieve stress and anxiety or help you wind down and fall asleep. Here’s how to do it:
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In a heartfelt & unanimous decision the PSJA ISD Board of Trustees voted to rename Alamo Middle School to “Jesus “Jesse” Vela Middle School,” celebrating a lifetime of dedication & service Mr. Vela has bestowed upon the district & the community Learn more:bit.ly/3sQPcvp
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8 Simple Strategies to Boost Self-Compassion | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

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You deserve loving-kindness, and you can give it to yourself! You don’t have to earn it and you don’t have to do it perfectly.
Being kind to ourselves can feel awkward and scary—especially if we’re not used to doing it. These tips can help. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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