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The Institute for Women's Policy Research(2013) reports that 1 out of 4 undergraduate students has a dependent of their own, 50% of them are single parents. There are a multitude of problems faced by parents who are also in school and working a full-time job. What makes it so difficult for them to balance all of the stress and work? Do they have to be "multi-taskers"?     Dr. Applewhite invites St...

This week on Student2Teacher?  radio show we are discussing ways students cope with senseless violence (i.e. Navy yard killings, Sandy Hook and more). Our Special Guest is Melinda Vail, Intuitive Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Medium, Author, and Lecturer. She will join Dr. Applewhite, students, teachers, Veterans, and other guests as we explore how students and employees diagnosed with mental disabil...

Adult Learners and Student Veterans, especially those raising children, must increase their understanding of violence in our society. The ongoing exposure to shootings, rapes, murders, and conflicts in our world is difficult to avoid if you use the Internet, watch TV, or attend school. Let’s continue encouraging each other to “make sense of the senseless” and seek to understand and minimize the tr...

Students in classes from pre-school to graduate levels experience the impact of stress related to war, violence, and/or trauma. However, stress is subjective and all human beings react differently based on their genetic make-up, personality, experiences, and environment.  Adult Learners with PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder experience stress or anxiety. People suffering from PTSD experience...

The staff at White Apple Institute share tips from teachers on how to prepare students at any level to succeed in a changing world. Recent conflicts in the Syria and other places in the world may present a bleak future for some adult learners if they do not change their attitude. This rebroadcast offers a refreshed outlook on the issues that students and teachers face in our changing world. Dr. Ap...

Listen to what Adult Learners, Teachers and Student Veterans are saying about why attention is finally being paid to persons with mental illness. Michael Hill was arrested for firearm possession on school premises in Decatur, Georgia. Unfortunately, there is more emphasis being placed on his diagnoses of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia than the violence in our society. It is an injustice that n...

This discussion on recognizing genius in ourselves and others is enlightening for all persons. There is still great disparity in the treatment of those with non-visible and mental disabilities. We discuss the disparity by considering the potential of genius within every human being. Special guest is Dr. Will Moreland, a military veteran and author of the critically acclaimed book Genius Potential;...

Managing school, work and family responsibilities can leave Adult Learners and Student Veterans feeling overwhelmed. This is especially true for those challenged by emotional issues and mental or physical disability. Many times anxiety disorders result from feelings of “not fitting in” because of perceived or proven discrimination related to age, race/ethnicity, gender issues, and more.  Join Dr....

It’s back to school for many Adult Learners, as well as their children. There are many frustrations associated with returning to the classroom this year. There are still overshadows of the violence that has shown up in neighborhoods across America; From the innocent victims of Sandy Hook to the schools of Chicago, Detroit and many other school campuses, regardless of race or economics. Do you want...

The anxiety and stress from racism has affected people of all races and ethnicities, especially African-Americans! It is anticipated that our discussion will encourage teachers and counselors to explore the psychological impact of racism in African-American, as well as other students of all ages.  The media has placed great attention on the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin murder trial and there ar...

The staff members of White Apple Institute are concerned about the STRESS related to racism that many students, teachers and veterans are feeling as a result of the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin verdict. This rebroadcast will hopefully encourage those dealing with STRESS to seek counseling or use the stress-relieving techniques discussed. So many professionals are trying to help in understanding...

This show is focused on the discrimination found with student loan debt, financial aid, and the lack of accommodations promised at admission. Several students, Veterans, teachers, and supporters of White Apple Institute lead the discussion about how they have been denied completion of their educational goals because of discrimination related to their disability. Most deficits seen in learning disa...

There is much controversy about racism and negative stereotypes around Rachel Jeantel, the key witness of the Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin murder trial. Unfortunately, many of the comments posted about her have been experienced by some of the students of White Apple Institute (sponsor of the Student2Teacher© show). These controversies will be addressed in future broadcasts that will focus on resources...

Is there discrimination against students with disabilities? Let us define discrimination and determine if you or someone you know is experiencing it. The discrimination, ostracism, and stigmas reported by many adult students, including veterans with mental disabilities, has stopped them from seeking treatment and accommodations. Listen to the encouraging discussions between students and teachers w...

This episode will help Listeners understand 1)what services are available for students diagnosed with mental and physical disabilities in post-secondary education, 2) what accommodations mean, 3) how to ask for accommodations, and what to do when discrimination is found. This information is very useful for parents and teachers, too. Join Doctor Applewhite and the staff of White Apple Institute in...

Unfortunately, one of the most overlooked and devalued groups of people are those with disabilities. In the USA, the most progressive country in the world, there is still great disparity in the treatment and access to school and work opportunities for differently-abled persons, especially those with non-visible and mental disabilities.  We can openly discuss the disparity by our willingness to con...

Planning a future for school and work requires HOPE and optimism even when it feels like the world around us is falling apart. The fact that many students, teachers and employees face insecurities about their future is causing a sense of hopelessness. It is critical that families and communities encourage hope in the future, especially for optimal mental health. Dr. Applewhite and guests discuss f...

As we close, Mental Health Awareness for the month of May, Host, Dr. Danita Applewhite and Special Guest Greg Drobrowolski of Operation Veterans Promise focus on how adult students and veterans with mental disabilities are identified and treated. Should the staff and faculty at colleges be held more responsible for identifying the symptoms of mental illness? Are many parents and teachers apprehens...

We must keep in mind that during and after the crisis of random violence or natural disasters  “life goes on as usual”. After the horrific events at the Boston Marathon to the Oklahoma tornadoes family members, as well as victims of injury, still have to deal with the reality of returning to our previous schedules.  Most of us have dealt with grief, illness, maybe a temporary or permanent disabili...

The random violence (i.e. shootings, bombings, stabbings) by adult students has increased since Columbine to the bombings at the Boston Marathon. As the killings and injuries are increasing, many people are blaming this on broken mental health and education systems, as well as students diagnosed with mental disabilities. Have you wondered why school/college staff and faculty are apprehensive about...

The world has changed according to many adult students and that’s a fact! There are advances in many fields including technology, science, and entertainment. However, in most societies around our world there are minimal or no advances in humanity, specifically when it regards women. This episode is dedicated to the many women who strive to educate themselves and others in order to succeed. The mos...

News stories that feature the violence towards innocent persons, specifically tragedies caused by students, are increasing? Why are schools unable to identify potentially violent students? Listen to some of the reasons for the protection of information and privacy laws. This Rebroadcast from 9-1-12 with special guest Dr. Jamila Williams may help us deal with the increasing frustration related to r...

There are ways to manage the stress associated with violence in our schools and public places. This re- broadcast from 3-2-13 will prove beneficial to many affected by gun shootings, bombings and terrorism in our world.  Who is experiencing more stress related to violence? Students with mental & physical disabilities? Or their families? Or teachers? So many professionals are trying to help underst...

Deepest condolences to those affected by the violence and terror at the marathon in Boston, Massachusetts this past week. It is hoped that this Re-broadcast from 2-9-13 will shed some light. The fear that random violence can erupt without notice is making a negative impact on many students and teachers. For some, this sense of being afraid is very REAL and is inhibiting our motivation to succeed a...

This show is dedicated to an exclusive interview with Dr. Will Moreland, founder of Will Moreland International, a military veteran and author of the critically acclaimed book Genius Potential.  Known as  America's #1 Leadership Life Trainer. Dr. Will appears frequently on national television shows to share his insights on leadership, personal development and current events. Dr. Will joins Dr. Dan...