Coffee with the Counselors

2025-26
Coffee with the Counselors (CWC)

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

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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

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

2025-26 Coffee with the Counselors (CWC)