We have no right to call ourselves professionals if we are not able to look beneath the surface of their unmet need.
What are the causes and conditions that are leading to this behaviour?🧠🌱
Know any students who are interested in mental health and making a difference in their communities? Encourage them to join ThriveSMH! We are hosting our first virtual open house session for the student groups at SMH-ON.
Register: https://t.co/eFyD0f2uO9
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@SMHO_SMSO Welcoming, affirming and safe space to address issues and find proven strategies and solutions to support Black students, parents, caregivers and staff.
SMH-ON hosts an affinity group for School Mental Health Professionals who identify as African, Black, Afro-Caribbean & Afro-Latinx. The next virtual meeting is April 15. Register here:
https://t.co/PXEMRJwKxh
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Developing a mentally healthy learning environment will help students to understand & appreciate diverse perspectives, empathize with others, and listen & resolve conflict respectfully. Check out this practice on building healthy relationship skills.
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Tomorrow is the International #DayOfPink, and our #HCDSBfam will be recognizing this day on Friday, April 12th! Join the movement on Friday as we celebrate diversity, stand up to bullying & support inclusion in our communities. 💖💖💖 #InternationalDayofPink
Did you know #StudentEngagement is a protective factor for students’ mental health? Check out the Student Engagement Toolkit for impactful ways you can engage meaningfully with students in your community.
https://t.co/MZeL2s0wsL
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@HCDSB is proud of consultant Patricia Dal Ben who was recently awarded @CARFLEOntario the Catholic Association of Religious Education's Father Angus MacDougall Award for Excellence in Family Life Education. Thank you Patricia for your commitment to Catholic education in Ontario!
Looking for information on how you can best support newcomer students? Check out our new resource focused on how to create welcoming school environments, identify when students may need support & offer ongoing support when needed.
https://t.co/z5irYimyTQ
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Our services, including Free Call-In Counselling and Peer Support Groups, are closed today for Easter Monday. Our 24/7 COAST Crisis Line is always available at 1-877-825-9011.
Save the date! Join us on April 3 for Part 2 of our Student Engagement Toolkit fireside chat series. Open to all school and board staff invested in student engagement. Contact your Mental Health Lead to register.
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