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School Counselor, Angie Donohoo will be at school Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the 2024-2025 school year.
Education: Teaching degree and Psychology degree from the University of St. Thomas
Began Counseling In: 2023
Been at SVDP Since: 2021-2022 as a sub, back again in 2024
Role at SVDP: School Counselor
Favorites: Chip & dip, London Fog from Starbucks & Swedish Fish...or anything shared with good company.
I am so thrilled to be back at St. Vincent's! I was here a couple of years ago as a substitute teacher and now I am back as the school counselor. Although counseling is new to me this year, being a teacher has helped form the counselor in me! I think my favorite part of this job is that I get to support not only the students, but also the teachers. I'm so glad to be back on the team!
2024-2025 School Year Peace of Mind Webinar Links for Families & Caregivers
All webinars will be held at 7pm.Sept 10 Emotional First Aid at Home: Simple interventions for common emotional distresses at home. Parents will learn concrete practices in preventing emotional distress at home as well as strategies to calm big emotions at home and prevent escalation.
Link to Recording Oct 22 When diagnosis isn’t enough: How to intervene at home with commonly diagnosed academic or mental and behavioral health issues.
This session will guide parents through actionable steps to address academic challenges and mental health concerns at home. Gain insights into effective interventions for conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities, and learn how to create a supportive environment that helps your child excel.
Link to Recording Nov 12 Discipline and the Brain: Using what we know about the brain to help our children learn discipline. This session is designed for parents who want to understand the neurological underpinnings of discipline and how it affects their child's behavior. We will explore how brain development influences self-control, decision-making, and emotional regulation, offering practical strategies to guide children toward positive behavior in a supportive and constructive way. Learn how to apply brain-based techniques at home to foster discipline that promotes long-term growth and resilience. Link to Recording Dec 4 Calming the Chaos: Parenting during times of change and transition at the holidays, during family transitions, and during emerging adolescence. This session is perfect for parents navigating the challenges of the holidays, family transitions, or the onset of adolescence. We will explore strategies to maintain stability and calm during these often turbulent times, focusing on how to help your child manage stress, adapt to change, and stay connected. Gain practical tools to create a sense of security and resilience, helping your family thrive through life’s inevitable transitions. Link to Recording Jan 8 When friendships End: Teaching our children to be resilient in the face of rejection or unkindness in friendships. This session is designed for parents who want to help their children navigate the emotional challenges of changing or ending friendships. We will discuss how to support your child through feelings of rejection, teach them resilience, and empower them to build healthy relationships. Learn practical strategies to guide your child in managing difficult emotions and emerging stronger from friendship challenges. Link to Recording Feb 12 Focus on these 5! Learn the 5 most important issues in parenting. How to focus your efforts to help your children thrive. This session is designed for parents who want to prioritize their efforts and make the greatest impact on their child's development. We will identify the five key areas that matter most in parenting and provide practical guidance on how to nurture these aspects in your child's life. Learn how to streamline your approach and focus on what truly helps your child thrive. Registration Mar 12 Expectations and Achievement: Knowing when to push and when to ease up around your children’s academic achievement. This session is designed for parents seeking to strike the right balance in supporting their child's academic success. We will explore how to set realistic expectations, recognize when to encourage your child to strive harder, and understand when it's time to ease up to avoid burnout. Learn strategies to foster a healthy approach to achievement that nurtures both your child's well-being and their academic growth. Registration Apr 9 Technology and Mental Health: What we know about apps, smart phones, gaming, and technology and our children’s mental health. Parenting tips to protect your children. This session is designed for parents concerned about the impact of technology on their child's well-being. We will explore current research on how apps, smartphones, and gaming affect mental health and provide practical tips for managing technology use. Learn effective strategies to protect your child’s mental health while navigating the digital landscape, and ensure a balanced approach to technology that supports their overall development. Registration May 7 Building Independence: What you can do this summer to help your child be more self-sufficient and build their confidence. This session is designed for parents looking to foster their child's independence and self-confidence during the summer break. We will explore practical activities and strategies to encourage your child to take on new responsibilities, make decisions, and develop essential life skills. Learn how to create opportunities for growth that will help your child become more self-sufficient and confident as they prepare for the upcoming school year and beyond Registration