Heathyr Watson – Opening Doors to Safer and More Inclusive Schools

Author: Heathyr Watson

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Heathyr Watson

As a young child, Heathyr always knew she would go into the helping profession, whether it was medicine, teaching, or social work. Heathyr has a bachelor’s degree in History Education and a Master’s in Social Work. Heathyr is working on licensing so that she can become a clinical social worker. Heathyr hopes to achieve a Ph.D. in the near future.

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Challenging behavior, Residential, Trauma-informed

It’s About Helping Children and Youth, Not Controlling Them

by Heathyr Watson January 21, 2024 0

I have this thought floating in, what I lovingly refer to as the abyss of my mind, that I cannot seem to escape. Jobs like social work, teaching, nursing, and other... Read more.

Parenting, Trauma, Trauma-informed

A Time for Understanding and Support: Emotional Regulation and the Holidays

by Heathyr Watson January 1, 2024 0

I don't remember when it began to annoy me. Perhaps it was seeing one too many videos of a child opening a present only to be disappointed by its contents while... Read more.

Advocacy, Residential, Story

The Real World Myth

by Heathyr Watson September 5, 2023 0

Recently, one of my co-workers, a shift supervisor, asked our office manager if she could order a weighted stuffed animal and a swinging chair for her office for... Read more.

Advocacy, Residential, Restraint

Reducing and Eliminating Restraint in Residential Settings

by Heathyr Watson August 29, 2023 0

If you are anything like me, you may have wanted to work with children and youth for a long time. I grew up knowing I would be working with children and youth in... Read more.