For YOU to use: 5-minute Mental Health Recharge (8 options) to start class/use in class From Erika's Lighthouse
Must register for free to access - tool is located under "Classroom Education" and the "Optional Program Additions" button is at the bottom of the "Good Mental Health" column
Push-in Workshops:
Indigenous (Tlingit/Hawaiian) Experience
Presence Practice
(Mindfulness
& Putting phones away)
Destress the Test
Let's Chat
(request a topic)
Toolbox to go:
Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach PDF Guide: In June 2023, SAMHSA released the updated and expanded practical guide from the 2014 resource, Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. This new guide offers implementation strategies drawing on the domains of trauma-informed work.
Safe Spaces Training: A free , online training designed to help education personnel respond to trauma and stress in children and youth. ANYONE who works with children is invited to take the free, online professional learning from the Office of the California Surgeon General. Illustrated Explainer Video.
The training is online, self-paced, takes about 2 hours total, and you can choose from 3 age groups (0-5yo, 5-11yo, and 12-18yo) This is funded by the federal government grant for mental wellness in schools.
A Trusted Space: A training program you can try through the CalHOPE program for free. It's about setting up a trusted space in your classroom or workspace and has self-care for you too.
Wellness Education Lab (WEL) - Online mental health training platform (Free) for Teens, parents/guardians and educators/school staff. Provides evidence-based content to increase mental health literacy and it takes about 45-60 minutes per module. Helps people help others! FREE and partnered with the California Department of Education.
Mental Health Literacy for Educators: MentalHealthLiteracy.org is committed to creating and delivering the highest quality mental health literacy information, research, education, and resources. Their materials are provided in a variety of mediums that include videos, animations, brochures, e-books, face-to-face training programs, and online training programs. Our materials are specifically designed to meet the needs of children, youth, young adults, families, educators, community agencies, and health care providers.
A Primer on Depression: A printable / PDF basic primer geared to educators on understanding depression provided by Erika's Lighthouse, a nonprofit on a mission to provide free mental health programs for any school, anywhere. "Every student deserves good mental health."
Wellness Guide for Educators (YogaED): This is a PDF workbook for YOU the educator whether you are a principal, a teacher, a speech pathologist, or ANYONE who is serving youth on our campuses. Our own wellness is important. We cannot help others if we do not take care of ourselves.
This guide can help you address all 7 dimensions of wellness: Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Social, Occupational, Financial, and Environmental.
Erika's Lighthouse (register to use free): a nonprofit on a mission to provide free mental health programs for any school, anywhere that provides classroom lessons any teacher can use.