Sonya Vellenga

District Manager of Mental Health Services @TLDSB

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Gratitude to Elizabeth Doxtater for guiding us on a journey towards identity-affirming mental health and wellness. Thank you for sharing your wisdom #SpringPLM2023

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

"Inclusion requires more than just an invitation" Powerful words from Juno, a student on the ThriveSMH team. We are always so moved by our students' wisdom, passion and hope. #everystudent #SpringPLM2023

https://t.co/duW2s8IyNS

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Thank you to Carolyn King, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Founder of The Moccasin Identifier, member of the Order of Canada for starting our day together in such a meaningful way #SpringPLM2023

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Secondary educators! Join us next week for a deep dive into our premier resource: MH LIT: Student Mental Health in Action - a series of lesson plans focused on enhancing basic mental health knowledge & help-seeking skills. For more info/to register, contact your school board MHL.

[Sonya Vellenga @SonyaVellenga]

⁦@TrentCRC⁩ Thank you Brooklyn for your great work on the research project’Engaging at Risk Youth in Alternative Settings’. Great presentation today! ⁦@TLDSB⁩

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

March is National Social Work Month. Social workers play a vital role in Ontario schools. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the mental health and well-being of #EveryStudent

[Sonya Vellenga @SonyaVellenga]

@StrongMindsCda

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Welcome back. This week is a great chance to model the need to be kind to ourselves as we go through transitions. Here are some variations of simple visualization activities to try with students this week:
https://t.co/Vz6btqJPrf

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

We're looking for Ontario #parents and caregivers from diverse backgrounds to participate in our parent and caregiver collaboration group.

You'll help create new and improve existing mental health resources for parents and caregivers. Learn more: https://t.co/dqR5ezm0Cy #OntEd

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

#PronounsDay is a great day to learn more about pronouns. When efforts are made to support one's pronouns, it can make us all feel respected and affirmed.

Check out this quick read on our student website: https://t.co/nt2DJDWgL0

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Grâce à des relations attentionnées et à des milieux d'apprentissage accueillants et favorables, les éducateurs et éducatrices de la petite enfance jettent les bases de la réussite scolaire.

Vous faites la différence! Merci!

[Justin Tarte @justintarte]

Have a student you're struggling with?

Try the 'two-by-ten' strategy:

For two minutes each day, 10 days in a row, have a personal conversation with the student about anything the student is interested in.

Wonderfully simple and wildly effective.

[YouthREX @REXforYouth]

We're thrilled to welcome more than 500 participants in a special offering of the Centering Black Youth Wellbeing certificate for @SMHO_SMSO stakeholders from school boards across Ontario!

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Through caring relationships and welcoming and supportive learning environments, DECE's and early years educators set the foundation for success in school.

You make a difference. Thank you!

#EarlyLearning #SchoolMentalHealth #OntEd

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Every student has something to say although they may communicate in different ways.

Our info sheet offers communication strategies to help you support the well-being of students with special education needs: https://t.co/Ivh9R0HMNQ

#SchoolMentalHealth

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Hope for Wellness Helpline has a new website. It includes links to resources and easy access to the online chat. Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada: https://t.co/DMRKDaGHvi

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Wishing students & staff starting back today a fabulous day and year ahead. Today's #StartWell activity is a simple check in, which may come in handy today! Find the check-in & 4 more days of easy activities here: https://t.co/baFdk26UQZ #OntEd

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

As we prepare to head #backtoschool we hope you take time for yourself. To help educators #startwell, we have 5 ready to use activities to promote connection & calm & give you a chance to catch your breath
https://t.co/IqGm2KHtYG #OntEd

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Designed to help children feel confident about returning to school, @SMHO_SMSO’s updated resource for the new school year: ‘How To Support a Mentally Healthy Back to School for Your Child,’ is now available in multiple languages. https://t.co/EBRfTSHo7B