Wellbeing & Flourishing Forever
A Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project - August 2024
Summer Programming for Students, Families & Community Members
Check out free summer groups offered by Jesse Henton, Aurora School Student & Community Advocate, throughout the month of August!
SENIORS SOCIABLES
- Drop-in, meet new friends and play games
- Enjoy coffee, tea and snacks (ages 50+)
- Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
CREATIVE TEENS
- Paint, draw, write, act and learn from each other!
- Fridays at 10:00 a.m. (ages 12 - 17)
Location for Group activities: Aurora Academic Charter School, 12245 131 Street
Need something more specific? Jesse offers FREE individual and family counseling. Available by appointment.
Jesse is a Registered Social Worker (MSW) specializing in expressive arts and trauma-informed practice. Jesse shares, 'Contact me and together let's create some positive change in your life!'
For more information, email: jesse@auroraschool.ca
Green Shack Summer Program
Jesse Henton is joining the Green Shack summer program at Sherbrooke Community League. The Green Shack is a City of Edmonton drop-in program that hosts games and activities for children ages 6-12.
Jesse will be co-facilitating wellness activities throughout each week of the summer program (except Thursdays), including:
- collaborative games, sharing circles, and expressive arts
- mindfulness, visualization and storytelling
If you have any concerns and/or do not consent to your child receiving these supports, please let the facilitators know, or email: jesse@auroraschool.ca
Evening On-line Session for Parents
Jesse Henton, Aurora School Student and Community Advocate (Registered Social Worker, MSW), is pleased to be facilitating a 'just in time' session for parents in preparation for the upcoming school year.
Preparing for a New Grade
- Thursday, August 22 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Join via Google Meet: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/afo-rivr-dbf
- Or dial: (US) +1 413-648-7706 PIN: 361 143 858#
Wellbeing & Flourishing Forever Mental Health in Schools Parent Session
Aaron Block, Registered Psychologist, and member of the Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project, will host an online informational session for parents on August 8 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Join Aaron in this engaging discussion on preparing your child for a new school year!
Starting a New School Year - Parenting TIPS
- Thursday, August 8 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
-Join via Google Meet: Video call link: meet.google.com/yah-bzzw-cqi
- (CA) +1 289-316-7633 PIN: 678 201 598#
BASE Education: Online Mental Health & Wellness Informational Modules for Parents
Use the following credentials:
Website: https://login.base.education
Username: flourishing
Password: 123567Join Aaron and Jesse in a variety of excellent individual and group activities!
WFF Mental Health in Schools Pilot Project Team
Email: WFF@auroraschool.ca