On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 , the Wellness Warrior team hosted a Parents for Healthy Minds night with our partners at D'Veal Family and Youth Services.

Danielle Hurwitz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Program Manager for School-based programs at D'Veal, presented strategies to build strong relationships with your children through difficult conversations.

November 18, 2021

The effects of practicing gratitude in alleviating symptoms of worry and increasing happiness. How to stimulate new neurological connections to help modify behaviors.

Presented by: Mental Health Coordinator Lucia Fernandez, LMFT

November 4, 2021

How to understand both the mental and physical effects of practicing gratitude, how to teach and practice gratitude at home, and learn about other available resources.

On November 3, 2020, the secondary mental health and school counselors presented on the benefits of fostering empathy related to emotional intelligence, shame resilience, and academic and personal success.

On October 7, 2020, the elementary school mental health team presented "Fostering Empathy to Boost your Child's Emotional Intelligence." This presentation touched on both the benefits of fostering empathy and the impact lacking empathy can have on a person.

On September 23, 2020, GUSD's Mental Health Coordinator, Lucia Fernandez, and special education mental health counselor from Foothill Family presented how to Foster Academic Success during Distance Learning- New Challenges, New Parenting Strategies.

On September 9, 2020, GUSD's Mental Health Team, consisting of mental health and school counselors, provided information on specific wellness initiatives related to their school sites. Take a look to find out more about GUSD's mental health program and wellness initiatives.