Prevention
Prevention Services for Mental Health Wellness at NLMUSD
Provide consultation, support, and professional development for school staff on topics related to social and emotional well-being
Promote an inclusive and safe learning environment
Empower families to participate in their child's education
Develop collaborate teams that include support staff, teachers, principals, psychologists and students' families
Mental Health Wellness
What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?
SEL is "the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions" (www.casel.org).
DID YOU KNOW?
Positive social skills are protective factors for mental health wellness
Research shows that SEL improves academic performance
SEL can improve students' behavior in the classroom
SEL gives students the life skills they need to lead fulfilling and productive lives as adults
Supporting SEL at Home (1 hr 17 min)
Introducción al Aprendizaje Social y Emocional (51 min)
At NLMUSD we teach Second Step lessons to all of our elementary and middle school students. Second Step SEL is research-based, teacher-informed, and classroom-tested to promote the social-emotional development, safety, and well-being of children from Early Learning through Grade 8.
SEL Support by MS & HS Counselors
School Counselors help students to focus on academic, career and social emotional development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives. NLMUSD counselors at middle and high schools provide in-classroom lessons as well as individual and group support.
Understanding Your Emotions
Elementary: TK - 2nd Grade
Think About...
Which emotion are you feeling right now?
What can you do when you are feeling grumpy?
What can you do when you are feeling sad?
Want something to do? Make a list of all of the things that make you happy.
Elementary: 3rd - 5th grade
Think About...
What are the differences between everyday feelings and overwhelming feelings?
What are some self-care strategies that we can use to deal with everyday feelings? What does Sasha do? Does it work?
How are the feelings that Andre is experiencing different? What does Andre do to manage these feelings?
What advice does Andre get from Sasha and his Head of Year? What are some other things Andre could do?
What can you do if you are worried about a friend?
Middle School
Think About...
Why is it important to learn how to control our emotions?
What are some common characteristics of all emotion?
Which emotion are you feeling right now?
High School
Think About...
What are some things you do to maintain positive mental health?
Have you experienced some mental health challenges?
How can you access mental health support if you ever felt you needed it? Who are some adults in your life that could help you connect with resources?