WSFCS Psychological Services

05/26/2021

Check out our latest blog to see why should be “a whole different category.” Our guest blogger also shares practical strategies to help us prioritize our mental wellness.

It’s May—the sun is shining, flowers are popping, the pollen is thick, and school is winding down. May also means it’s Mental Health Awarene...

05/24/2021

As we wrap up , several members of our WS/FCS family will their thoughts on mental health. Today, A West Forsyth HS senior shares insight & advice on how to support those with mental health challenges.

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, several members of our WS/FCS family will share their thoughts about the importance of mental h...

05/21/2021

During the pandemic, students have faced new challenges. Our CARES and Student Services teams have worked endlessly to meet the needs of all Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools students.

District psychologist said more students are reporting anxiety, depression in pandemic

05/04/2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Help us spread the word on this important topic by taking a .

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a month designated to bring awareness to mental health and promote healthy social-emotional developm...

03/16/2021

“It’s okay to not be okay right now.” Many of us are experiencing fatigue from the pandemic. Read one of our recent posts to find general resources that target some of the challenges Covid has presented.

This pandemic is getting long! I am sure that I am not the only one that is feeling this way. For me, approaching the one-year anniversary...

12/04/2020

Navigating grief & loss during the holidays can be difficult. The has complicated these processes. Check out our latest post to view general & local resources that may help those that are grieving.

I think that all of us can agree that 2020 has been a challenging year. Many things have been difficult and unsettling, from the unrest in ...

11/13/2020

"I enjoy working with school MTSS teams to assist in determining students' needs and facilitating the implementation of research-based interventions prior to a referral being made. School psychologists are highly trained and seek to do much more than assess students and should be utilized to assist students in much more important ways." - Mandy McCoy on why she became a School Psychologist

11/12/2020

Dr. Patsy Barrett on why she became a school psychologist:

“Working as a teacher at the beginning of my career reinforced my belief that I wanted to help children. This awareness encouraged me to continue my training to become a school psychologist so I could offer more personal and specialized help. As I have worked in this field over the years, I realize that as a school psychologist I touch more than just a student's mental health. I touch their hearts and souls. This has been made even more clear during this past year."

11/12/2020

“Quite simply, I believe that I have been called to serve, to give, to lend a hand, to advocate for and with others.” - Dr. Corliss Thompson-Drew on why she went into the field of

11/12/2020

This week, we are recognizing 3 outstanding student services team members that go above and beyond to help meet the needs of all students. We are recognizing School Social Worker - Ronda Mays, School Counselor - Christine Sergiacomi, and School Psychologist - Angela Smith. Give them a a shoutout below!

Three People Recognized During National School Psychology Week

11/09/2020

Throughout the week, we will be sharing quotes about why we chose as our career. Amber Gibson says: “The reason why I became a school psychologist is because I believe every child deserves a chance to be successful.”

11/09/2020

It’s School Psychology Awareness Week. We will be sharing information, quotes, and blogs that highlight and our amazing student services teams!