HWCDSB Intermediate Educator. Mental health advocate. It's ok not to be ok. We are in this together. Have hope. You make today better. Be kind. Show compassion.
Remember during this holiday season it is not always easy for everyone who is dealing with mental health. Be there for those that need to be surrounded by good people, be kind, and make sure they are ok. Check in with them. Spend time with them. Be their holiday cheer!
You and your mental health is a work in progress. No one is perfect. Each step forward no matter how big or small is progress. You will heal when you take care of yourself and put your health first.#itsoknottobeok#hopefortheday#mentalhealthmatters@HopeForTheDay
Today is World Kindness Day! Remember, you have the ability to change someone's day! It does not take much to do someone kind. Spread acts of kindness today and every day! @HopeForTheDay@tobymorse#WorldKindnessDay#bethechange
@ms_malta @BTY_YCDSB@ycdsb I absolutely love this!! So important and such an important message of it's ok not to be ok!!🙌👏👏👏 I teach in HWCDSB and big mental health advocate. @HopeForTheDay you will enjoy this!!!
Kindness is contagious and the smallest gesture can change and make someone's day! You never know what someone is struggling with when it comes to mental health so be the change; give them hope. @EvelinNiemiec@HopeForTheDay#havehope#weareinthistogether
Happy Halloween! Remember some people wear costumes and each day as we truly don't know what's going on inside. Remember what you see on the outside doesn't always match the inside when it comes to mental health and well being! #weareinthistogether#itsoknottobeok#hopefortheday
100%!!!! We need to ensure kindness and compassion are made visible in our schools. Kindness and compassion can help combat the struggles our students are dealing with for their mental health and well being. @EvelinNiemiec
I absolutely agree that many schools are not equipped to handle this @tvaillancourt13. We need to support these students because their mental health and well being is being greatly impacted. My classroom is a safe space and the safety of these students need to be made a priority.
Another important story on school violence. Well done @CBCNews and @cbcmarketplace. We need to know this to properly address it.
15% of girls say they were sexually assaulted by peers — but many schools ill-equipped to tackle the problem https://t.co/6zY3axLgp1
This is absolutely amazing!! Good for NY for recognizing the importance of student mental health and well being and doing something about it!!👏👏👏 @HopeForTheDay @Jonnyboucher @EvelinNiemiec you'll appreciate this! #safeschools#itsoknottobeok
It’s crucial to ensure students have the social and emotional support they need! What do you think about @NYSenate's move to introduce legislation that would allow students to take #MentalHealth days? #ReThinkHighSchool https://t.co/JXHlRyQ5XL
@XQAmerica@NYSenate 💯This is absolutely amazing!!! If mental health is so important this should absolutely be implemented. I know as an educator in Ontario we are seeing this more and more with our students and we are losing a fighting battle trying to deal with it because supports are lacking.
So pleased that students are making use of this in my classroom @HopeForTheDay! It is really important to know how your students are feeling and open up dialogue with them. My classroom is a safe space and they need to know someone cares. #itsoknottobeok#weareinthistogether
Helpful #sketchnote by @kwiens62 of biological and emotional stressors. These are applicable to understanding kids and adults.
Downloads available at https://t.co/6tTIXYZGvS
Mental health is definitely more important than grades! If students come to school happy and leave happy, that's what is important! Parents need to start recognizing this @EvelinNiemiec @Jonnyboucher @HopeForTheDay
On this Thanksgiving I am thankful for getting to meet @Jonnyboucher from @HopeForTheDay and check out their amazing space @sipofhopecoffee this year!!! The world is a better place for the work he does for mental health and suicide prevention!🙏 #hopefortheday#havehope