Social/Emotional/Mental Health Resources for Educators
As the country and the world respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19), we are all feeling a range of emotions. It is important now more than ever to attend to the social and emotional needs of ourselves and others during this time.
The School District of Whitefish Bay School Psychologists assembled mental health resources related to COVID-19 that may offer support to you. Please find these resources below. If you find you need more help addressing the social emotional/mental health needs of your students, please contact your school psychologist.
Dr. Sam Purdy - Richards Elementary School
sam.purdy@wfbschools.com
Lisa Bartolone - Cumberland Elementary School
lisa.bartolone@wfbschools.com
Kathy Dercks - WFB Middle School
kathy.dercks@wfbschools.com
Ali Gorlewski - WFB High School
alison.gorlewski@wfbschools.com
Tim Lemke - Director of Special Education & Pupil Services
tim.lemke@wfbschools.com
Social Emotional/Mental Health Resources for Educators
Greater Good in Education- A compilation of practices and other resources that offer ways to address student and adult anxiety and that cultivate our human connection through prosocial qualities. The list includes activities, videos and articles for educators and parents to support the learning and well-being of their students during this time. The following links are articles specific to educators:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub
As the world faces unprecedented fear and uncertainty, the American Foundation for Suicide Foundation has teamed up with the nation’s most credible mental health organizations to collaborate on a free resource hub to help people address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From National Child Traumatic Stress Network: A Trauma Informed Approach to Teaching through the Coronavirus. Concepts covered include:
- Establishing a routine, Relationships and well-being can take priority over assignment and behavioral compliance.
- When people are feeling stress: Sense of Safety, Connectedness; Hope;
- Ways to promote self regulation for students:
- Which kids to watch out for; What to recommend to educators
Collaborative for Academic and Social Emotional Learning Resource Link
- Resources for communications planning, supporting staff, talking to children at home about Coronavirus, talking to children in school about Coronavirus
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