PsychologyDPCDSB

Start your week off with some #mindfulness with our glowing fire body scan. This short activity can help you: • Improve focus • Choose how to respond to what’s happening • Put your well-being first Tap the link to get started: bit.ly/44YCVn4

Teaching children to be assertive rather than aggressive is important for their emotional development and healthy social interactions. Assertiveness helps children express their needs, feelings, and boundaries while respecting the feelings and boundaries of others.

We want ALL of your students to become strong readers! Check out the Road to Reading Infographic to understand reading skills, assessment, and instructional techniques. ldatschool.ca/road-to-readin…

✨Your DPCDSB SWers and MHSWers are ready to host the Summer Mental Health Support Line🤳. Call us with any questions, concerns, worries, feelings, good news or celebrations (big or small)📞 #WeAreHereForYou 🫂 #Summer2023 ⛱️#CountdownToSummer☀️

Good Luck to students writing exams.🧡💛💚💙💜 If things are getting stressful, here are some suggestions from the #DPCDSB Student Mental Health and Well-Being Champions #4studentsbystudents Staff can find these on the WB SharePoint bit.ly/3OC3Mxl

Looking for tips to support reading at home this summer? educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/P…

"Being LGBTQ+ doesn’t cause MH problems. But because LGBTQ+ kids often face factors like rejection, bullying, discrimination, and violence, they are at a higher risk of challenges including depression, anxiety, and attempting suicide." Via @childmindinst childmind.org/article/mental…

Today marks the beginning of Pride month in Canada. Homophobia and Transphobia are on the rise worldwide. Now more than ever we must make our schools spaces that protect and uplift the dignity of all members of the 2SLGBTQ + community.

It’s National AccessAbility Week. A perfect time to put the spotlight on accessibility and inclusion. Consider how you can be an ally to persons with disabilities.

📢The @DPwellness4all June THRIVE Community Newsletter is out! This month we celebrate highlights from Mental Health Week plus support for students and parents with exam stress, transitions and more! ➡Click here www3.dpcdsb.org/Documents/Thri…

The #StudentMHWBChampions and @SWdeptDPCDSB have come together to remind students of how important school attendance is! Make sure to download the latest resource from the Champions here: drive.google.com/file/d/1672zX7… Be present! You are missed when you are away 🙂

Today on International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, let's remember the impact of discrimination on mental health. Let's stand together in support of our 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities & work towards creating safe & inclusive spaces for all. #IDAHOBIT

Families are the heart of our communities, and they come in all different forms. Today, we honor the diversity of families worldwide and all the love and strength they bring to our lives. #CDIToronto #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealth #InternationalDayOfFamilies

Social media offers opportunities for healthy adolescent development, but it can also create risks. Help your teen stay #SafeOnSocial with these science-backed tips. Learn more: on.apa.org/3HTYlbf

Mental Health Awareness Week is here! Scan the QR code from the latest resource by the #StudentMHWBChampions to learn more We all have stories that make us who we are. How will you inspire others with your story? 💚

Building social connections in children requires creating opportunities for them to interact with others. By fostering their social connections, you can help your child develop important social skills and improve their overall development.

📣📣Attention @DPCDSBSchools are you ready to join us for #MentalHealthWeek? Staff can go to the Well-Being SharePoint and find ways to incorporate wellness into every day of the week! Stay tuned for more updates. bit.ly/3OC3Mxl

Reminder: School Mental Health Professionals who identify as African, Black, Afro-Caribbean & Afro-latinx can join our affinity group. The group meets virtually at 3 p.m. on the 3rd Wed. of the month. Next meeting this Wed. zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Thoughts of #suicide can sometimes occur when things in your life start to feel unbearable you’re not sure what to do next, feel unsupported or find your usual coping strategies aren’t working for you. Tap for some tips on how to cope and find #support: bit.ly/2MYdWeC