Food & water are NOT the most basic needs for an infant. Being socially connected and cared for is critical. Love & belonging might seem like a convenience but our biology is built to thirst for connection because it is linked to our most basic needs. - Dr. Matthew Lieberman
This week is School Social Work Week celebrating the work of school social workers in appreciation of what they do to help students achieve academic success. Thank you to our school social workers for all you do to assist Minnesota students. #ThankYouFromMDE
As part of the new manual , “Body and Brain Brilliance”, we have created “Consequence Wheels” addressing administrator, teacher and student reflections, input, with a lens that looks at consequences as experiences and learning opportunities! Adult mind shift! @teachergoals
School social workers expertly combine mental health training & compassion to support students' behavioral health.
This #NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek, we're celebrating our school social workers & their important work in our school communities.
#SSWWeek2024
NEW: Mental health action guide for school and district leaders.
CDC shares six strategies schools can use to promote student mental health and well-being. Explore the guide: https://t.co/RxAu26L1pj #CDCMentalHealth
New Heights Elementary is now hiring Paraprofessionals. We would like to have you work with our awesome students and wonderful staff. Contact Mr. Grassel at 218-773-0908.
@edutopia Thank you! New article! Teaching our students how to emotionally regulate their nervous systems when we go first!! This is as much for adults as it is students! https://t.co/DZjGldSmbz
🍕🙌 To our amazing community, thanks to your unwavering support and generosity, yesterday’s fundraiser was a resounding success. Together, we've raised a whopping $16,920.77 that will directly impact @GFSchools & @EGFSchools with the resources they need this school year.
Honored to have been a part of this event. Grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with amazing School Social Work leaders from across the nation. ✨
Exactly, @amyklobuchar: "The idea here with this important pilot that the entire state will be watching is to say, well, what if we give extra incentives for people to go into certain kinds of jobs like mental health?" Thank you for your work on this partnership!
School social workers:
Thank you for all you do to help students be the best versions of themselves - from promoting mental health & social-emotional well-being, to advocating for equity, to serving as a link between students, schools & families. #ThankYouThursday
School based mental health professionals are more important now than ever! Join us as we recognize the impactful work School Social Workers have on our students, families, and communities every day.
#SSWweek2023#WeRise2023 @TheSSWAA
It is ready for you! The recording of our gathering on Sunday!" How Adversity and Trauma Impact the Developing Nervous System and What We Can Do!" I hope you wonder, question and learn with me! https://t.co/GKeh2zdmiE