“Ms!”Gr. 8 boy yelled as he jogged across the schoolyard, waving his arm. He stopped in front of me & said, “I was hoping to see you. I started practising the mindfulness tools you taught us. It works! I’m falling asleep fast at night. I really wanted to thank you”🙏🥹GECDSB PR

Mindfulness of thoughts Belle River PS We have 50 000-70 000 thoughts per day. How many are you even aware of? Have you been in a bad mood & didn’t know why? May be your own thoughts. You are not your thoughts. Thoughts come & go. Change the channel of your focus! GECDSB PR

Student feedback told us that students want to learn more about ways to cope with transitions & major stress. SMH-ON has developed two lesson plans focused on transitions and exam stress to help. smho-smso.ca/online-resourc… #SchoolMentalHealthON

Awesome intro lessons Forest Glade Gators Mindfulness means paying attention right here, right now, with kindness & curiosity. When we are truly present we generally have pleasant emotions. We feel calm, happy, inspired, grounded, good… Where is your peaceful place? GECDSB PR

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Mindfulness of Thoughts West Gate Wolves Tune into your thinking. What are you saying to yourself all day? If you could pull your mind out & turn it into a friend, would you hang w/ that person? Ask - Is this a helpful thought? If not, “change the channel” GECDSB PR #empowering

We have been filling our mindful toolboxes w/ empowering strategies Belle River PS This week was our 1st Heartfulness lesson! You cannot truly have mindfulness without Heartfulness - cultivating the ability to regard life w/ curiosity & kindness towards self/others. GECDSB PR

1st Heartfulness lesson Tecumseh Vista Elem send kind intentions to self/others. A tool to “change the channel” of focus. Happiness is contagious. Research shows it may ripple out 3 ppl beyond you! Work on your happiness to create happier classrooms/families/communities! GECDSB PR ♥️

Throughout #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth and #Pride month, we reflect on history and celebrate diversity by honouring contributions, amplifying voices, and providing identity-affirming school mental health supports for #EveryStudent. Learn more at: smho-smso.ca

Approaches to mental wellness aren’t one-size-fits-all. People and cultures have unique needs and ways of taking care of mental health and substance use health. Most Indigenous worldviews take a holistic approach to wellness seeking to balance mental, physical, spiritual, and

Happy World Ocean Day!🌊Everything we do affects our oceans & all life. Pollution created, stuff we dump down drains etc… often end up in our oceans. 71% of earth is covered by OCEANS. Perhaps we should call our home “Ocean” rather than Earth🙏🌊🐟GECDSB PR

As students prepare for exams, educators may want to check out the "Test and Exam Stress" lesson plan, created to help support students perform at their best. smho-smso.ca/online-resourc… #MentalHealthResources

Do the students in your life know about #ThriveSMH? ThriveSMH is SMH-ON's student reference group. Connect with ThriveSMH's Instagram for content created by students, for students: instagram.com/thrivesmh Learn more: smho-smso.ca/students/about… Please share with student networks!

LOVE Wk 7 lessons Belle River PS Did you know our brain has a natural inclination to notice negative things, the bad stuff sticks! This negativity bias helped our ancestors survive but is not helpful today. Use GRATITUDE to rewire your brain so the positive stuff sticks too!

Practicing Gratitude Belle River PS What are you thankful for that you already have? Let’s grow an attitude of gratitude by being grateful for the things that make us happy each day! This class had good ideas -family, friends, pets, sports, sun, fav colour, food.... GECDSB PR

Transitions may be challenging for some students. Educators, check out "Navigating the Challenge of Change" to support students navigating the transition from secondary school. smho-smso.ca/online-resourc… #SchoolMentalHealthON

How are you celebrating the summer solstice? Treat yourself w/ a special mindfulness & aromatherapy session, Blossom & Bloom w/us 🌻Learn research based practices to calm & regulate your body, improve happiness & heal! Msg me for more info. Or sign up⬇️ bespokearomatherapy.ca/events-worksho…

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