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Social Emotional Well Being Resources:
Refer a student for support: COST Referral Form
*a paper version is available in the wall box of the staff entry door to the Zen Den - turn it in to our coordinator (Rachelle Goldenberg)
*If a referral to the "SCIP" Counselor is needed please complete the SCIP referral form and send it to rgoldenberg@srvusd.net or drop it by the Zen Den to my desk. School Counseling Intern Program (SCIP) is a counseling intern from Discovery, not a Cal High Staffer - but they offer individual counseling for students.
SRVUSD Guide: CPS Mandated Reporting: CPS Report and Instructions GUIDE
What is a "Trusted Adult" and how can you be one for your students?
Check out this short video from SAVE Promise Clubs. VIDEO LINK
The 4 STEPS for Trusted Adults:
Listen - Respond - Follow-Up - Reassure
The definition of a “Trusted Adult” is someone who students view as a reliable and caring source of support. Moreover, they listen and respond appropriately to expressed concerns, warning signs, and threats of someone who may be at risk of harming themselves or others. They also know where to go and how to get youth to services and support - such as your wellness center, counseling team, and psychologists.
Reach out if you would like to have a training on this for your department or team! I am happy to help! Email: rgoldenberg@srvusd.net
Printable MAP to put in your classroom
Email rgoldenberg@srvusd.net to get an in class Zen Den presentation or to bring your class for a pop-in visit.
Supporting Young Minds: Classroom Tools
FREE PDF Classroom tools & curriculum you can use from Mental Health America (MHA).
Fact sheet: Youth peer support (PDF)
Fact sheet: Validating feelings (PDF)
For educators: Guide for creating safe spaces (PDF)
For educators: Guide for building classroom relationships and culture (PDF)
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, and 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. It provides evidence-based content to increase mental health literacy and takes about 45-60 minutes per module. It 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 various mediums, including videos, animations, brochures, e-books, face-to-face training programs, and online training programs. Our materials are 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. It is 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 serves youth on our campuses. Our wellness is essential. We can only help others if we take care of ourselves.
This guide can help you address all seven 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 that gives classroom lessons any teacher can use.
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