Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker

School Social Worker for Patrick Henry Local Schools

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

We wrapped up Mental Health Awareness Week today! Here are some of the highlights. Thank you to everyone who helped lessen the stigma by participating in these activities this week! #MentalHealthMatters #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

This week we will be showing our support as a district for Mental Health Awareness Month! Please view the flyer to see how students and staff can show their support each day. #PHStrong #MentalHealthMatters

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

The K-12 art show is today from 1-4pm. Come out and see all the amazing things our students have been working on this school year! #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

My newsletter this month highlights Mental Health Awareness Month and the importance of checking in on the people you care about, even if they seem fine. #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

Congratulations to the musical cast, crew, and directors on a successful opening night for Shrek the musical! I loved getting to see our students hard work come to life! If you haven’t seen it, you can still get tickets for either show tomorrow! #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

My newsletter for this month was written by our Peer To Peer guidance group! They shared some of the work they have been doing and what is in store for the rest of the school year. #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

My newsletter this month shares some key insights from the book The Anxious Generation. The book provides an overview of the shift from a “play-based childhood” to a “phone-based childhood” and the impact this has on youth mental health. #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

Today the senior members of our Peer to Peer team presented at the Substance Abuse Prevention Breakfast. They did a great job sharing the work they have been doing to improve their school community! #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

The Peer to Peer teams at Patrick Henry and Archold spent the past two days bringing more awareness to what Peer to Peer is and the resource CredibleMind. I’m so proud of these students for helping their communities know of and access valuable resources! #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

My newsletter for this month discusses the importance of building healthy relationships to support our mental health. #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

Happy New Year! My newsletter for January discusses how to break harmful patterns and start the new year with purpose. #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

@ph_patriots1 Congratulations to Kayden for placing 8th and Trent for placing 3rd! #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

Happy Holidays! 🎅🏼🎄
A reminder that the holidays can be filled with mixed emotions. If you need support, help is available. #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

Last week, Dr. Biederstedt and I had the opportunity to present to administrators at the Mercer County ESC. We were asked to tell our story and what we have been doing as a district to support our students’ mental health needs. #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

The theme for cabaret this year was Heritage Holiday. Our students did a great job with the decorations and with their performances tonight! All of the hard work they put in paid off! #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

My newsletter this month recaps the mental health youth summit we hosted recently in partnership with NAMI Four County. Our Peer To Peer guidance group was able to attend this event along with Napoleon and Liberty Center’s peer led groups. #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

Today peer led groups from Patrick Henry, Napoleon, and Liberty Center attended the second annual Mental Health Youth Summit sponsored by Patrick Henry Local Schools and NAMI Four County. A big thank you to everyone who helped make today possible! #MentalHealthAwareness #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

My newsletter this month recaps the two lessons our Peer To Peer guidance group shared with staff during a recent professional development day. We are lucky to have these students at PH! #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

Today our Peer To Peer students truly went Above and Beyond by coming in on a day off and leading two lessons with staff during our professional development day. They shared how trauma impacts the brain and ways to enhance relationships between students and staff. #PHStrong

[Kayla Von Deylen | School Social Worker @phsocialworker]

Today is World Mental Health Day. This post contains a few reminders of how to support others and how to take care of your own mental health. #WorldMentalHealthDay #PHStrong