It is a pleasure to begin another year here at NDA! The dedicated staff and students make this school truly incredible.
I grew up in Dayton, OH and Greensboro, NC and received my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Appalachian State University where I studied first English and later College Student Development and Professional School Counseling. Go Apps!
My professional background is in college admissions, student services work at the collegiate level, and school counseling. I have previous experience as an elementary school counselor in Burke County and a high school counselor here in Asheville at A.C. Reynolds High School and Owen High School.
I enjoy my family, expressive arts, comedy, jogging and all activities which bring peace to the chaos of life.
Growth is not a linear path. The twists and turns of life are the fertile soil from which new experiences spring. It is all part of our human experience and I'm here to support you through it.
Melanie Yeager, NCC, LCMHCA
melanie.yeager@bcsemail.org
School Counselor, Juniors and Seniors
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Helpful sites:
Calm - https://www.calm.com/
Happify - https://www.happify.com/
Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/
Calm Harm – To help manage the urge to self-harm
YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/JDgdXjEoB2Q
App is available in Google Play and Apple Store
Clear Fear - to help children and young people manage the symptoms of anxiety.
YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/5NogQvWOKuc
App is available in Google Play and Apple Store
Combined Minds – To help family and friends provide mental health support
YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/CIzSke9A7dc
App is available in Google Play and Apple Store
Your World Within – Motivational Videos
YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyP9fBfZRphUTKJeCHK4KhjVDO2Yb5iU
It Gets Better Project – series of videos that exists to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe.
YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/l1E1Bpgzbgk