Teacher Support
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With everything they have to juggle, teachers can sometimes overlook their own self-care and mental health needs. To support the mental health of teachers and school staff, Teach.com has researched and collected helpful apps recommended by support organizations for teachers, articles focusing on their mental wellbeing and other resources written, created and produced by educators or mental health experts, agencies and organizations for educators and school staff.
Credential Verification processes, Powerschool help, partnerships, etc.
Social, Emotional, and Mental development begins at birth. Being part of the positive influences in these areas at such a vulnerable age is one of the most important roles a teacher can serve.
"Trauma is really tough on the brain – it’s likely that students won’t feel like their normal selves. The mind and body have to feel safe to reverse the impact of trauma and feel “normal” again – students can’t effectively learn without those basic needs met first. Children often don’t have the coping skills needed to handle trauma on their own, so creating this safe environment is crucial to their healing, and thus classroom behavior and learning potential. "
-MentalHealthAmerica.org
Asking questions such as the questions on this list will help both the teacher and student to build trusting relationships. This will also establish an opportunity for growth, help, and reassurance.
-https://www.panoramaed.com/blog/21-questions-check-in-student-sel-wellbeing
Amber Butler
Mental Health Services Coordinator
Calhoun County Schools
256-741-6933
abutler@ccboe.us
For emergencies dial 911 or
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline