As school psychologists, we are poised to provide support through technology-based services for parents, teachers and students. There is a wealth of telehealth options available in practice, and our text, Technology Applications in School Psychology Consultation, Supervision, and Training aims to inform readers of contemporary practical and research based applications to using technology across these domains. Including the legal and ethical considerations with providing services through this modality. After introducing each of the co-editors, we discuss something salient to each of us during this unprecedented time.
Focusing on student well-being in a crisis- Three quick steps to increase student mental wellbeing during a crisis.
Alison Waterhouse’s top tips for how to strengthen and help children to develop positive foundations for mental health and wellbeing alongside academic learning. This video considers the five key areas for development. These are positive relationships, emotional literacy, skills for learning, self-awareness and understanding how the brain impacts on our learning. /p>
encountered before. For teaching children with anxiety disorders, this presents additional challenges. Children who have exhibited anxiety before are now faced with additional worries and fears. One of the ways that we can address these worries is to make accommodations for them when we give them directions from the platforms we use. This segment gives practical strategies for educators to utilize; strategies that can reduce the stress our children are facing.
As schools prepare to go back, certified child play therapist and author Amanda Seyderhelm offers three child-centred techniques to support children experiencing grief, loss and change.
This clip is aimed at teachers as we return to school post-coronavirus. How do we approach education in a world that is very different to the one six months ago? We need a strong narrative of community cohesion and hope.
Now more than ever, we need to come together to support our children so they feel safe during stressful and uncertain times. There are many ways you can help children to cope and build resilience.