Teacher Resources

Self-Care and Time Management for School Staff

We appreciate all the hard work that you are doing - you've created virtual learning communities for our scholars, committed to continued family outreach, and navigating so many new things. Since we have been working remotely this school year, this can be the perfect time to revamp your self-care routine and work on your time management. We are excited to provide you with these resources that can support you during this stressful time. The topics we have focused on are Self-Care and Time Management. The effects of stress are evident in our bodies, our personal lives, and our ability to educate. Investing in your wellness takes only a few minutes a day!

Check out these flyers below we have prepared for you with ideas and resources to support you in prioritizing your own wellness.

Self - Care (Staff) HHS.pptx

Being Productive (Staff) HHS.pptx

Suicide Prevention in Schools

Pre-recorded training by Tara Stack, LCSW-C

Running time: 17 minutes

Click here to access materials.

How Hope Health Systems can support your classroom

Pre-recorded by Tara Stack, LCSW-C

Running time: 8 minutes

Click here to access training.

Additional resources

What are the red flags that a student needs mental health services?

Identifiers: these behaviors may help teachers identify mental health needs in student

- Missing classes/poor

- Detaching from peers

- Chronic lateness

- “Dark” writings or drawings

- Impulsive

- Withdrawn

- Obsessive/compulsive/perfectionism

- Tearful/despondent

- Exaggerated reactions

- Change in physical appearance

- Refusal to work

- Deterioration in hygiene

- Physical aggression

- Disruptive

- Excessive daydreaming

- Easily over-stimulated

- Changes in grades

- Change in personality

- Falling asleep in class

- Dissociated behaviors

- Verbal aggression

What you SHOULD do:

- Show sensitivity and make accommodations in the LEAST public manner

- Be aware of cultural issues

- Learn from, partner with, and communicate with parents

- Know school mental health processes, including crisis intervention, and reasonable time limits

- Notify parents before student in a crisis

- Know when to ask others for help

- Know the difference between emotional disturbance and physical disability

- Document behaviors and concerns

- Refer to your Hope Health Clinician at your school.

What you should NOT do:

- Embarrass the student

- Jump to conclusions or overreact

- Leap to a label

- Assign blame

- Ignore red flags

- Neglect available resources

- Transfer any personal issues or prejudices onto student or parents

If you are still unsure about what to do, please contact your Hope clinician and request a teacher consult!