Coffee with the Counselors

2026-27
Coffee with the Counselors (CWC)

Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Contact: Clara Gerard

September 23, 2026

Topic: Information on Counseling and RISE Services

Contact: Clara Gerard

October 22, 2026

Topic: Bullying

Presenter:

Teams Meeting Link

November 11, 2026

Topic:

Presenter:

Teams Meeting Link

December 10, 2026

Topic:

Contact:

Teams Meeting Link

January 29, 2027

Topic:

Presenter:

Teams Meeting Link

February 24, 2027

Topic:

Presenter:

Teams Meeting Link

March 18, 2027

Topic:

Presenter:

Teams Meeting Link

April 29, 2027

Topic:

Presenter:

Teams Meeting Link

May 14, 2027

Topic:

Presenter:

Teams Meeting Link

2025-26

September 18, 2025

Topic: Meet the New Director of Counseling & Guidance Services

Contact: Clara Gerard

October 16, 2025

Topic: Digital Safety

Presenter: Joe Madison with Demand Disruption

Contact: Dr. Dawn Coryat-Hon

November 19, 2025

Topic: Distinguishing Between Behavioral Health and Mental Health, and How to Identify Them

Presenter: Sun Behavioral

Contact: Jermaine Dixon

December 18, 2025

Topic: Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Parents Navigating a Season of Calm and Connection

Contact: Tamisha Daniels

January 15, 2026

Topic: Self-care for the Caregivers

Presenter: Dr. Natalie Fikac

Contact: Dr. Christina Shaw

February 19, 2026

Topic: Helping my Child Manage Stress and Anxiety

Presenter: TCHATT

Contact: Melanie Gordon

March 26, 2026

Topic: Self Injury for Self-Injury Awareness Month

PowerPoint Presentation

Presenter: Johanna Krauter

Contact: Melissa McDavid

April 23, 2026

Topic: Vaping

Presenter: Veronica Ramirez

Contact: Adrianna Bowie

May 14, 2026

Topic: RISE and End of Year Close Out

Presenter: Mandy Benedix

Contact: Mandy Benedix

2024-25

September 5, 2024

Topic: Unlocking the College Door

September 12, 2024

Topic: Roadmap to Mental Health

October 8, 2024

Topic: Emotional Regulation Strategies

October 10, 2024

Topic: Parenting With Empathy Part 1: Creating a Nurturing

November 7, 2024

Topic: Parenting With Empathy Part 2: Connection and Correction

December 5, 2024

Topic: You’ve Got This: Parenting and Children’s Mental Health

January 16, 2025

Topic: Human Trafficking, Social Media, and Internet Safety
Tips for Parents Flyer

February 20, 2025

Topic: Healthy Relationships and Your Teen

March 27, 2025

Topic: Non-suicidal Self-Injury

April 17, 2025

Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Inattention

2022-23

August

Welcome, getting to know each other
Building Relationships
#JustSayHi

September 15, 2022

Topic: Suicide Prevention
#988 #BeThe1To
Contact: Jessica Frasier

October 20, 2022

Topic: Cybersecurity (including bullying)
#BeKind
Contact: Dr. Dawn Coryat-Hon

November 17, 2022

Topic: Kindness(Self-compassion and Empathy)
#KindnessMatters #BeKindToYourMind
Contact: Tamisha Daniels

December 15, 2022

Topic: Mental Health Literacy
#WeUsOur #Respect
Contact: Dr. Jimia Baker

January 19, 2023

Topic: Suicide Prevention
#Nevergiveup
Contact: Dr. Chenda Moore

February 16, 2023

Topic: Self-Compassion with our Gen Z, Alpha, & Beyond
#SelfLove
Contact: Dr. Christina Shaw

March 23, 2023

Topic: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
#CourageousCompassion
Contact: Melissa McDavid

April 20, 2023

Topic: Managing Stress and Anxiety
#StressLess
Contact: Xochil Hinshaw

2021-22

Junior High Schools

Each campus will send reminders and links to their parents/guardians.

Time: 9:00-10:00 am

Dates:

September 16
Talking with Your Teen About Mental Health
PJH-West

October 21
The Dangers of Vaping
PJH-South

November 4
Cyber Safety
PJH-South

December 16
Recognizing and Coping with the Holiday Blues
Berry Miller JH

January 20
Suicide Awareness
PJH-West

February 17
Helping Teens Build Healthy Relationships
Berry Miller JH

March 24
Quick Tips on Coping Skills
PJH-East

April 14
Self-Care
PJH-East

High Schools (PACE, PHS, THS)

Each campus will send reminders and links to their parents/guardians.

Time: 7:00-8:00 am

Dates:

Tuesday - Sept. 14th
The Gulf Coast Center
Suicide Prevention
PACE Center

Tuesday – Oct. 5th
BACODA
Dangers of Vaping and Drinking
PACE Center

Tuesday – Nov. 2nd
TCHATT
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
PACE Center

Tuesday – Jan. 11th
UTMB
Teen Relationship Violence
PHS

Tuesday – Feb. 1st
Texas Children's
Trauma Parenting
PHS

Tuesday – Mar. 1st
Magnolia Counseling of Pearland
(Johanna Krauter)
Self-Harm Prevention
THS

Tuesday – Apr 5th
NAMI Gulf Coast
Stress Less: Life Hacks for School Success
THS

Tuesday – May 3rd
NAMI Gulf Coast
Mental Health Awareness month
THS

Coffee with the Counselors

2026-27 Coffee with the Counselors (CWC)

September 23, 2026

October 22, 2026

November 11, 2026

December 10, 2026

January 29, 2027

February 24, 2027

March 18, 2027

April 29, 2027

May 14, 2027

2026-27
Coffee with the Counselors (CWC)