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Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health for Staff #2
Hi everyone!
BCTF online mental health and wellness tool for teachers - Starling Minds
The Starling Program is an online mental health and wellness tool that is designed specifically for teachers. It helps you assess, monitor, and improve your mental fitness in the privacy of your home. As a member of BC Teachers’ Federation, it is available to you and your family members to use anywhere and anytime you want, for free. Starling is and will always be 100% confidential.
If you are feeling stressed, remember that you are not alone. Twenty percent of teachers will experience some type of mental health issue. Over two- thirds of them will not seek help due to stigma and shame.
Starling helps teachers learn about stress, mental fitness exercises, and how to break unhealthy patterns that may lead to anxiety and depression. Starling provides:
- Online training tools and education videos based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Case study videos of a teacher named Virginia
- Evidence based training and tools that are available anytime and anywhere in the world
- An assessment of symptoms and functioning that tracks progress over time
- A five-module preventative mental health program
- A rules engine to provide unique recommendations for each user
- Early intervention programs for anxiety and/or depression
- Additional coverage for family members
View the Starling program for BCTF Frequently Asked Questions here.
Feeling Low, Stressed or Anxious - an online program
Resources: Talking to Children at Home about Coronavirus
- National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
- New York Times: How to Talk to Kids about Coronavirus
- Education Week: How to Teach Social-Emotional Learning When Students Aren’t in School
- New America: Online Learning in the Wake of COVID-19: Tips and Resources for PreK-12 with Equity in Mind
- Teaching Tolerance: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through Coronavirus
PGS KIDS has lots of free resources to support families
PBS KIDS has a variety of free resources to support families:
The PBS KIDS Video app(opens in new window) is available on mobile, tablet, and connected TV devices and offers on-demand educational videos, and a live stream of the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel. No subscription required.
The PBS KIDS Games app(opens in new window) has nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere. Learn more about these and PBS KIDS’ other apps HERE(opens in new window)
The PBS KIDS 24/7 channel(opens in new window) offers anytime access to trusted educational series for kids ages 2-8 (check local listings).
PBS KIDS for Parents offers information, activities, and tips for parents, including this resource on “How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus.”
Helping Children Cope with Change
family and staff flyer below from last week
Stay well, stay safe.
elementary counsellor
Email: lindacampbellsel@gmail.com
Location: Ecole FrancoNord