“A social emotional learning plan must prioritize relationships and human connections. “
Category: trauma
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.”
Apr 30
“Regardless of the precise date school buildings reopen, when they do there will be a “new normal” for at least some time to come. “
“Social distancing practices in schools will be more complex than just placing desks six feet apart. Currently, there is neither good guidance nor much evidence about the effectiveness of particular school practices.”
Apr 22
Teachers, If You’re Not OK Right Now, You’re Not Alone: one teacher’s account of dealing with teaching from home during the pandemic
“As uncomfortable as it feels, I am slowly starting to accept that I have no choice but to sit in this moment with my students. There are no clear solutions or quick fixes. I can’t minimize the gravity of this unprecedented crisis for them or myself. For now, the best I can do for my students and myself is to accept that right now, it’s OK to not be OK.” Lory Walker Peroff
Apr 01
With the COVID-19 pandemic, focus on student well being by putting compassion ahead of content
“As schools across the country remain closed, students with trauma, difficult home situations, and anxiety need support now more than ever.”
Mar 30
Social Emotional Learning support for students continues through school closures: stories
“Now that students are spending more time online, educators can guide them in understanding that human connections can be lost or amplified. ” Maurice Elias
Mar 26
Restorative practices build connections at a time of pandemic and social distancing
“There are many ways to connect – in person with our families at home, but also using email, phone, texts, video calling, conference calls and social media. Circles can happen virtually,.IIRP”
Mar 26
Caring adult or frontline hero, here are some good ideas for sustaining professionals in traumatic times
Kevin Cameron
a) First principle of crisis response: model calmness.
b) Understand the circularity between micro and macro dynamics.
c) Our bodies have become weaponized.
d) Treat the big things big and the little things little.
e) Make good use of unused human resources.
f) Over-functioners/Under-functioners and Natural leaders.
g) Apologize.
h) Self-Care Strategies in Appendix 1