Below are short videos regarding mental wellness recorded by four Edmonton Public Schools counsellors. Mr. Colin Powles, Ms. Davey Thompson, Ms. Nicole Drysdale, and Ms. Anastasia Deligianis provided insightful answers to questions proposed by students on the topics of stress management, working through difficult emotions, practicing mindfulness and self-care, supporting others with their mental wellness, and dealing with burnout. There are videos about:
How can students stay motivated to study?
How can students manage their workload and have a work-life balance?
How should students deal with pressure from career planning/future pathways while in school?
How can students reach out for support if they're too nervous to ask?
What to expect from a meeting with your school counsellor?
How to deal with mental fatigue/navigate through anxiety?
Advice for students struggling with their self-esteem?
Ways to de-stress after a difficult day?
What is mindfulness? How can you practice it?
How to practice self-care?
How to help someone suffering from a mental health issue?
How do you know when you should get someone else involved?
Ways to calm someone if they're having a breakdown/panic attack?
What is burnout and what are signs you may be experiencing it? (Part 1)
Signs you may be experiencing burnout? (Part 2)
Causes of Burnout?
How to cope with burnout?