Teachers have long known that feeling safe and secure in school helps …
Teachers have long known that feeling safe and secure in school helps students focus their energy on learning. And the research bears that out: A 2018 study found that when teachers deliberately foster a sense of belonging by greeting each student at the door of the class, they see “significant improvements in academic engaged time and reductions in disruptive behavior.”
This post outlines ideas from teachers for ensuring that every student in the classroom feels like they belong.
Some of the activities included take less than five minutes. They’re divided up among the grades, but many can apply across all of the years from kindergarten to 12th grade.
"Below is a list of 121 employee wellness program ideas that you …
"Below is a list of 121 employee wellness program ideas that you can easily implement at your office.
Free bonus: Download this entire list as a PDF. Easily save it on your computer for quick reference or print it for your company’s next Wellness Meeting. Includes 10 bonus ideas not found in this post."
Content on website goes over the following topics as well as provides …
Content on website goes over the following topics as well as provides PDF worksheets and templates. Teens, young adults
Something About Me: Self-Esteem Sentence Completion Things I Like About Me Worksheet I’m Great Because…” Worksheet Friendship Ingredients Designing Affirmations Worksheet Understanding Self-Confidence Worksheet You, At Your Best Worksheet My Wins Worksheet Before You Die’ Bucketlist Worksheet Reframing Negative Judgments 6 Self-esteem activities for Teens Self-Esteem Sentence Stems Worksheet Self-Esteem Journal Template Gratitude Worksheet and Journal Template Reframing Critical Self-Talk Worksheet Identifying and Challenging Core Beliefs Exercises for Building Self-esteem Assertive Communication Worksheet Tips for Overcoming Low Self-Esteem and Low Self-Worth Ten Days to Self-Esteem Improvement: An Action Pla
Sun West DLC's Managing Your Mind presentation. Review discussions on daily stress …
Sun West DLC's Managing Your Mind presentation. Review discussions on daily stress and anxiety with three guest speakers. Learn strategies for growing resiliency in your life and home and hear from DLC teachers about some quick activities that can help manage your own mind during a stressful moment.
This presentation has been Powered by RBC, partners of the DLC in creating a locally developed Mental Wellness 30 course, and partners in bringing mental wellness discussions and awareness to the forefront. Thank you RBC, for your support, and for your contribution in making today’s event happen.
A student’s sense of belonging can come from connections with both peers …
A student’s sense of belonging can come from connections with both peers and adults. This downloadable guide includes five strategies for building strong relationships with students and creating a positive school culture where everyone feels they belong.
"Learning skills to support our mental health early in life can provide …
"Learning skills to support our mental health early in life can provide significant benefits to our physical, emotional, and social growth for life. For example, for children to choose calm in times of stress, they first need the opportunity to experience calm and practice arriving at a calm state.
All of the tools you find in this toolkit help cultivate calm, mental health, and overall well being. In this resource, learn 9 yoga and mindfulness practices for mental health that are suitable for a variety of settings and time frames: each tool may be as brief as 1 minute or expanded as needed.
Use the tools individually or all together to tailor your own experience, now and for the long term."
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Explains types of aggressive behaviour, identifies …
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Explains types of aggressive behaviour, identifies related factors, distinguishes between normal and concerning behaviour, and gives advice on how to address aggression in youth, including proven prevention and intervention strategies
The Action for Happiness app is based on the themes and actions …
The Action for Happiness app is based on the themes and actions from our popular monthly calendars and aims to give users a couple of friendly "nudges" each day - firstly that day's action in the morning and secondly an inspiring message towards the end of the day.
The app is like having a little personal action coach in your pocket who:
Gives you friendly 'nudges' with an action idea each day Sends you inspiring messages to give you a boost Helps you connect & share ideas with like-minded people
Download the app from The Google Play Store or the Apple Store.
There are several interesting articles written by Anne Gaviola on Vice focused …
There are several interesting articles written by Anne Gaviola on Vice focused on Canadian finances, debt, and correlations between money and a person’s well-being. Keeping your debt a secret can mess with your mind and body. The culture of secrecy around debt causes young people to suffer in silence, making it even harder to manage debt. Use this content for case-based learning opportunities.
First Nations communities with addiction challenges have access to two programs funded …
First Nations communities with addiction challenges have access to two programs funded by the Government of Canada. These programs are the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) and the National Youth Solvent Abuse Program (NYSAP). For information on NNADAP and NYSAP treatment programs, contact a treatment centre near you. You can also contact your local regional office at the number provided below. For information on NNADAP community-based prevention programs, contact your community nursing station, health centre, band council or local regional office.
The Adult Mental Health Clinics are part of a continuum of treatment …
The Adult Mental Health Clinics are part of a continuum of treatment and support services available for adults (age 18 and over). They provide a wide range of community-based services for people who are having significant problems related to their mental health and well-being. All services are provided free of charge.
Services included: - Intake Program - Community Outreach and Support Team - Adult Community Program - Individual Counseling - Dialectical Behavior Therapy - The Wellbeing Course - Alternatives to Violence - Psychology Assessment - Community Recovery Services - Adult Psychiatry
Often, we are not informed in school on how to navigate the …
Often, we are not informed in school on how to navigate the world in regards to things like finances, accessing health care, dating, relationships, balancing work and play, partying and staying safe, managing day-to-day stress, and entering into the workforce. This course will provide an opportunity for students to discuss these topics with each other and the facilitator. Together, we will learn how to navigate the tricky and often overwhelming world of adulthood.
This course examines: • Life Skill development for adulthood • Basic understanding of personal finance • Basic understanding of healthy relationship development • Entering the workforce • Enjoying recreational time safely • Stress management
Session 1 – What Does Adulting Mean? Session 2 – Money Session 3 – Healthy Relationships Session 4 – Taking Care of Yourself
*Sessions are offered live at set times. Visit the link to see the schedule.
This course is provided by H.O.P.E (Helping Others thru Peer Education)
This site includes resources for youth, parents, coaches, teachers on alcohol use. …
This site includes resources for youth, parents, coaches, teachers on alcohol use. It includes several lessons designed to integrate with Saskatchewan curriculum, in particular with Health/Wellness 9 and 10 and lessons for the Biology curriculum. It provides full lessons, relevant resources (videos, prezis, etc.), educational techniques and ideas for dealing with sensitive topics.
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