Wellbeing

CARING FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS

During times of uncertainty our students might be hearing information that brings about fear and worry, and it is important to remember that our children are looking towards us for reassurance and cues about how to react and respond. It can be a challenge sometimes to find the right balance of staying informed, and staying well, and so we hope these resources provide some starting points for conversations and strategies for moving forward.


When our school is temporarily closed, don't forget that you can still get in touch with all the same people if you need any support with your wellbeing.

Elisabeth MailhacVice Principal Wellbeing Primary Designated Safeguarding Lead
emailhac@isparis.net0651750886
Jo PakulskaVice Principal Wellbeing SecondaryDesignated Safeguarding Lead
jpakulska@isparis.net0766679890

Some Ideas to Help Support Your Child

  1. Reassure them they are safe.

  2. Encourage them to talk about how they feel.

  3. Tell them they can ask questions and answer these in plain language appropriate to their age – be honest, but avoid details which may distress or cause anxiety.

  4. Tell them that feeling upset or afraid is normal, that it’s good to talk about it and that they’ll feel better soon.

  5. Be understanding – they may have problems sleeping, throw tantrums or wet the bed – be patient and reassuring if this happens. With support and care, it will pass.

  6. Give your children extra love and attention.

  7. Remember that children look to their parents to feel safe and to know how to respond – reassure them, share that you are upset too but that you know you will all be fine together.

  8. Try to keep to normal routines – mealtimes, bedtimes etc. – allow them to get out and play, to go to the park etc.

Advice From The School Nurses

Benedicte WetzelMiddle School NurseCortambert Campusbwetzel@isparis.net
Sophie MichelaHigh School NurseBeethoven Campussmichela@isparis.net
Marie FiguierPrimary School NurseRanelagh Campusmfiguier@isparis.net

  • We would like to inform our community that the site doctolib.fr is a great resource where it is possible to find all health professionals and also to be able to benefit from medical consultations (some doctors offer these as virtual consultations, as well).

https://www.doctolib.fr/

  • It is also now important not to go out of the house; it’s advisable to have your food shopping delivered at home. However, due to increased demand, many online services are experiencing significant delays, or no longer deliver. It may be necessary to program deliveries in advance or to seek out contacts via local producers, many of whom are delivering due to local markets closing (often this information can be found on the local mairie website or Facebook page).

monoprix.fr

carrefour.fr

auchan.fr

houra.fr

Covid-19 Information

  • We would like to inform our community that the site doctolib.fr is a great resource where it is possible to find all health professionals and also to be able to benefit from medical consultations How can you help to prevent the spread of Coronavirus?

Practising good hand and sneeze/cough hygiene is the best defense against most viruses.

You should:

  • Clean your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol gel, especially before and after eating, and after going to the toilet

  • Keep your hands clean and away from your eyes, nose and mouth

  • Cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze, preferably doing this into your elbow

  • Dispose of single-use tissues in the garbage immediately, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser

  • Try a different way to greet your friends (without hugs/kisses)

  • If you are unwell, avoid contact with others (stay more than 1.5 metres from people)


  • What are the signs of COVID-19?

Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath.


  • What Should I Do if I Think I Have Been Exposed to or Infected with COVID-19?

If you think you may be infected with COVID-19, you should call your general practitioner and use the remote medical consultation. If you do not have a doctor, please use doctolib to find one.

  • Your doctor will examine you and decide if you need to go to the hospital. It you don’t need to, stay home and avoid contact as much as possible with everybody else in the household.

  • If this cough and fever is accompanied by respiratory discomfort that worsens or becomes permanent with shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing in and out, significant worsening of the cough, this may mean a progression of the disease. Dial the 15 (SAMU).

English Speaking Medical Professionals

School Counseling

Regine LeclercSchool Counsellorrleclerc@isparis.net

ISP is committed to maintain a continued counseling service during the shutdown period. Counseling services address general mental health issues, anxiety and heightened stress in situations of change, transition and situations of crises; and offer parental guidance.

This plan is partly based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)'s "planning for Virtual/Distance School Counseling During an Emergency Shutdown", ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors (A.15) and the International School Counselor Association (ISCA)'s "Position Statement: Role of the International School Counselor During School Closures".

SChool Counseling Services: Details

ETHICAL ASPECTS AND LIMITATIONS:

  • The School Counselor (SC) adheres to the same ethical guidelines as in face-to-face counseling (legal responsibility to parents/guardians and ethical responsibility to students; confidentiality of students' records with legal and institutional parameters).

  • While the SC usually commits to confidentiality in line with counseling associations’ and the school’s usual expectations and ethics, virtual counseling confidentiality may not be able to be fully guaranteed.

  • There might be potential misunderstandings due to no non-verbal and visual cues.

  • If some students may engage better in distance counseling, there might also be reluctance to engage in virtual/distance counseling.

  • The SC uses a professional device and professional emails.

  • The SC commits to providing procedures to follow for emergency and non-emergency needs if not available, and if needed.

  • Students and parents are informed of limitations.

ACCESS AND PROCESSES:

  • For non-emergency needs, the SC can be reached via her school email address. The SC checks her email address regularly throughout the day. Students and parents who wish to contact the SC should email her first and she will get back to them to arrange a talking time: rleclerc@isparis.edu

  • The SC is available during the following hours (9:00 - 17:00). She can exceptionally make herself available outside these hours with prior arrangements.

  • In case of emergency needs, see the section 'emergency protocol'.

  • During the course of distance counseling, the SC may need to consult and collaborate with other members of staff and parents.

  • The SC may make recommendations for external support (psychological/therapeutic treatment and psychiatric consultations). See resources.

EMERGENCY PROTOCOL

Psychological and psychiatric matters:

  • The SC is committed to students' well-being and follows safeguarding/child protection implications. See Ms Jo Pakulska and Ms Elisabeth Mailhac for specific safeguarding issues.

  • A student experiencing a critical situation placing their physical integrity in danger should call the 17 (Police) or 112 (from a mobile).

  • A student or a parent in heightened mental distress (such as suicidal ideation) can call the 15 (SAMU), or 112. However, if these don't respond call the 18 (Fire brigade) or 17.

  • A student or a parent in mental distress may call SOS helpline in English: 01 46 21 46 46 (5pm-9pm daily).

  • French emergency numbers and support helplines and hospitals: See Expatica.com

  • En francais:

Emergency number for victims of domestic violence -

114 an emergency number for victims of domestic violence during confinement. To get in touch with this free national line, all you have to do is send a text message to 114. This number is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SOS Viol [rape] (Collectif Féministe Contre le Viol: 0 800 05 9595)

Violence Conjugales [DV], sexuelles etc. (Violence Femmes Info: 3919)

SOS suicide Phenix : 01 40 44 46 45 (13h – 23h)

https://sos-suicide-phenix.org/planning

SOS Amitie : 01 42 96 26 26

For pedopsychiatric and psychiatric emergencies in hospital:

  • For children, go to Pitie Salpetriere. 01 42 17 72 47 9 (no specific sector)

  • 15+ and adults : Go to Hospital Cochin : 27 rue du faubourg Saint Jacques until midnight, or CPOA 24/7, 1 rue Cabanis, 75014. http://www.asm13.org/En-cas-d-urgence


A student or a parent may text or call the SC’s professional cell phone number for a mental distress not requiring an immediate external intervention: 06 37 33 12 46

Resources for Primary Students and Families

resources for Secondary Students and Families