Author's posts
Jun 05
Restorative Responses to Racism: a letter from John W. Baillie International Institute of Restorative Practice
“I cannot imagine watching the murder of George Floyd and feeling anything but pain, anger, and sadness.”
Jun 05
Racism’s harmful impacts evident in graduation rates, homelessness and chronic absenteeism
“speak out against systemic and structural racism, and to work for racial justice and equity across systems. This means listening and learning with humility. It means speaking out in solidarity, not only in this present moment, but each and every day. “
May 29
“A connected school always focuses on planting flowers instead of pulling weeds”: 5 Strategies for closure and transition
“Calming year end stress for can include these strategies:
1. Symbolic gifts
2. photos and affirmations
3. planting and nurturing
4. Remember to breathe
5. the family tree
May 22
5 ways to build and maintain virtual classroom sense of community
“Secure your safety belt first.
Infuse exercises that involve connectedness
Let everyone play a role.
Embrace questions
Practice the art of listening.”
May 20
4 considerations for a return to school Social Emotional Learning Plan
“A social emotional learning plan must prioritize relationships and human connections. “
May 15
4 suggestions for “reaching the students and families at serious risk for harmful behaviours… one of the most urgent concerns facing school psychologists right now.”
“1. Develop a long term recovery plan.
2. Assess, don’t assume.
3. Develop a resource map
4. Provide professional development and emotional care for adults”
May 11
“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”John Lennon
Helping students cope with uncertainty: advice from psychologist
1. feeling distressed about being unable to predict what will happen is entirely normal
2. put things in perspective
3. “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”