Woodlawn Wellness
Woodlawn staff is committed to supporting our families and students with social-emotional learning, help with food, bills, and housing assistance, mental health services, and behavioral supports. We stand in firm solidarity with those who are protesting relentless racial injustices. We believe that all students can learn and achieve when nurtured in a respectful environment.
Mary Yueying He
Woodlawn
School Psychologist Intern
yuhe@pps.net
Sarah Broderick
Woodlawn School Psychologist
Children's Books on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance
The 2020 Ultimate List of Diverse Children’s Books
Books with Characters of Color
Mixed - Diversity and Inclusion Story and Discussion Guide for Parents (children’s book + parent’s guide)
Articles for Parents and Teachers
How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race (NPR)
How silence can breed prejudice: A child development professor explains how and why to talk to kids about race (Washington Post)
Critical Conversations (The Conscious Kid)
Here are some weekly videos from Ms. Marquis, our school counselor from 2021.
Inner Coach vs. Inner Critic
Triggers and the Zones of Regulation
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Cosmic Kids Yoga is a wonderful resource for doing yoga at home with your children! You can choose a yoga story, followed by a high-energy Super Yoga (a game for kids) and then close with a guided relaxation (Peace Out). Try it with your children, you will calm and happy afterwards!
Art Projects for Anxiety
Create More Fear Less is a great resource for addressing worries, fears, and anxiety. This site offers arts and craft projects that you can do at home, and encourages children to take control of their overwhelming feelings.
BLM collage(2020-05-31 at 13:10 GMT-7)Black Lives Matter
Click on the video to see our counselor's message to our students about the events in our world, and feel free to add your own message!
Black Kids Matter!
Black Families Matter!
Mental Health Resources from Oregon Department of Education
How to talk with children about COVID 19 COVID Resources from ODE How to Prevent Youth Suicide How to Support Children and Teens through Loss and Trauma How Adults Can Help Prevent Suicide How to Cope with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak What to do if you Suspect Child Abuse Resources for Migrant and Non-English Speaking Families