Wellbeing & Flourishing Forever
A Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project - January 2025
How Can I Build and Maintain a Warm and Positive Relationship with my Child or Teen?
Learn how simple actions like creating positive family routines and maintaining open and honest communication help foster a warm, supportive relationship with your child or teen. The Child Mind Institute (2024) shares insights from both parents/caregivers and their children/teens on strategies used to effectively communicate with each other. Click on the image to follow the link to a print resource. https://childmind.org/healthyminds/positive-relationships/
Evening On-line Sessions for Parents, Families & Community Members
Thank you to all parents / caregivers who have joined Aaron Block during monthly online parent sessions intended to provide information about supporting our children and teens through a safe, informative and interactive hour of learning!
Aaron Block, Registered Psychologist, will continue 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.
January 16: Communicating effectively to promote relationship building
February 13: Managing stress
March 13: Resilience and its effects on mental wellness
April 10: How to respond to difficult situations and setbacks in a healthy way
May 8: Adapting to change
June 12: Creating opportunities for children to build their resilience
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
Check out the Module:
- Healthy Communication for Parents and Guardians.
Use the following credentials:
Website: https://login.base.education
Username: flourishing
Password: 123567WFF Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project Team
Email: WFF@auroraschool.ca