Evelyn Keyes

Evelyn Keyes, whole school psychologist, is our second community spotlight this season. After 14 years of working with students, parents, and teachers across the entire campus, Evelyn is retiring and beginning a new chapter of life. Before leaving we wanted to ask her

If you had to recommend one book to teachers, parents and students in the ISB community that would help support their overall wellbeing, what would it be?

Teachers:

"Choose Joy" by Sophie Cliffs

This book focuses on work-life balance and how to avoid burnout It includes insights and exercises on reducing stress and changing how you react to it, uncovering what really matters to you (and not what your family or society tells you should matter!), and developing new approaches to achieving your goals

Parents:

"Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?" by Dr. Julie Smith

Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, Dr Julie Smith shares all the skills you need to get through life's ups and downs Suitable for parents and teachers alike, you will find short bite-sized entries on managing anxiety, dealing with criticism, battling low mood, building self-confidence, finding motivation, and learning to forgive yourself Dr Julie has a large online presence and you can find many videos online of her work

Students:

"The Huge Bag of Worries" by Virginia Ironside

A reassuring picture book encouraging children to open up about their fears and anxieties to help manage their feelings. This book is a great tool to use as a spring board into important conversations with your child.