Checking In on Mental Fitness and Wellbeing Skill-Building
The Wellbeing and Flourishing Forever Pilot Project had the opportunity to present at the 2024 Alberta Research Network Symposium on November 21, 2024. The theme of the online symposium, Shaping Education in an Era of Complexity, Choice, and Change brought together researchers from across Alberta to share their findings with other thought leaders. We were pleased to share highlights of our pilot project in a one-hour presentation, highlighting Choice and Change through Processes and Practices.
Helping your Child/Teen to Stay Regulated During the Holiday Season
The holiday is soon upon us and even though we enjoy spending time with friends and family, it can cause our children/teens (and even us as adults!) to feel some stress and anxiety with changes in our daily routines, the food we eat, the places we visit and so on. Occupational therapist, Bethany Liscovitz, provides tips to help our children/teens to stay calm and regulated during holidays throughout the year.
5 Tips to Help our Children/Teens to Stay Regulated
1. Give a 'bear hug' - deep pressure is calming
2. Deep breathing - "smell the flowers and blow out the candle"
3. Take a break in a quiet space
4. Take a calming car ride - use calming scents, play calming music, have relaxing items available
5. Be prepared for changes ahead of time
- keep routines/schedules as consistent as possible
- bring familiar/comforting food or snacks when visiting others or traveling
Evening On-line Sessions for Parents, Families & Community Members
Aaron Block, Registered Psychologist, is continuing to facilitate online evening sessions for parents, family members and the community the second Thursday of each month throughout the school year. Join Aaron from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. to gain some excellent information on a timely topic each month.
December 12: Persisting through Challenges: It is OK to ask for help
LINK for each of the sessions: https://meet.google.com/div-eubj-aiw
Or dial: (CA) +1 587-786-8157 PIN: 249 388 740#
Also note that Aaron provides individual counseling support outside of school hours on Thursday evenings and on Saturday. If you are interested in accessing this support, please contact Mary Healy, Director of Student Learning Services, at mhealy@auroraschool.ca
BASE Education: Online Mental Health & Wellness Informational Modules for Parents
Modules of interest may include:
- Coping Strategies
- Depression for Parents/Guardians
- Cultural Implications within Family and Learned Behavior
- Mindfulness
Use the following credentials:
Website: https://login.base.education
Username: flourishing
Password: 123567