How Miss Edmondson helps: 

Emotions

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Children have many new experiences throughout the school year, some positive and some negative. Students who struggle to manage their feelings get many supports in the classroom, such as: learning about parts of the brain, calm corners, brain intervals, brain breaks, snacks, "hurdle help", and short breaks with a caring adult, when needed. When these resources are not enough, students often come to me and we work on regulating the brain and body so students and their brains are ready to learn. 

Social Skills

When possible, we will offer social skills groups to students who have needs that impact their ability to be successful. You will be notified if your student is part of a group that takes place during reading and math time. Lunch and recess groups are less formal and don't require parent notification. These groups are more geared towards getting to know students and friendship skills. Other areas we may work on include: conflict resolution, restorative chats, cooperation, goal-setting, organization, personal space, impulsivity, self-esteem, and more. 

Mental Health

I am not able to provide therapy at Mayflower. The work I do with students is skill-building, which can include coping skills for mental health needs. If you feel your child needs therapy we can work together to find a provider for that need. We can discuss a new diagnosis and how we can best support your student during the school day. There are mental health screeners I can do to help identify areas for support, such as screeners for depression, anxiety, suicide risk, attention, and behavior. We will discuss and problem-solve any situation where your child's needs are more than what I can address. 

Crisis Intervention

When children are in crisis it is crucial adults are able to provide support appropriately. At Mayflower, majority of our staff are trained in strategies to de-escalate a child in need. We all have a large tool box of ways to engage and connect with students, give them time and space, listen, and problem solve. If you have a crisis at home that may impact your student, please let us know. Crises at home can lead to disruptive behaviors in the classroom. Rather than address those behaviors with discipline, we are dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate approach to support your child.  We have families from all walks of life, social status, and economic level who bring their unique situations and problems.