#counsellortalk #educators #teachers #administrators this would be a great gift for a staff member #schoolcounsellor #schoolcounselor #scchat

For a presentation I am giving tomorrow. One of the most common mistakes I see in discussions of mental health is "othering" - the idea that mental health problems only happen to susceptible people. The truth is, when our pressures overwhelm our supports, there we are.

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, try practicing and sharing this 3-step strategy that can help little ones (and adults!) identify, understand, and manage big feelings. Start small by practicing when they're not overwhelmed by a difficult feeling. Explore more mental health resources

There is a Suicide Crisis Helpline in Canada. It’s FREE anytime, from anywhere. 9-8-8. Please share. We never know who needs it. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay

Calgary Resources / MH Supports (via secure.smore.com) secure.smore.com/n/h9u7t #worldmentalhealthday #yyc

Fascinating new paper uncovers a fresh cognitive bias: The illusion of information adequacy. Many of us believe we have "enough" information to make decisions—even when we're missing key details. Next time you're totally sure about something, ask yourself: -- What might I

“What am I going to do today to make my life and or the lives of others better?” My #lifemotto

As we celebrate Digital Citizenship Week this week, I brought together 24 books that are perfect to share with our readers as we support digital citizenship throughout the year in the library, classrooms, and homes. Here is something for all readers. You will find the entire

Every day take a small step towards a better tomorrow Image: instagram.com/taniascreative…

Are you an early bird? Good news med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/…

Too often we don’t tell the people that help us that they made a difference. Feel free to download and pass this along to a #psychologist #counsellor #therapist #educator #edchat #scchat #schoolcounselor

🇺🇸US🇺🇸 Suicide rates by Age Things to note: 1) Men die at 4-9X the rate as women; explosion after age 70. 2) Highest ages of risk: men: anytime after age 20y women: between 20-70y 3) Lowest ages of risk: <20y both sexes 4) Time series (Small box) is FLAT since 2018

Thanks for your support and congrats on your PH.D #scchat #schoolcounsellorsmatter

It's okay to take a break today—it even better if it includes cookies. 💙

It is #worldkeratoconus day. I am so grateful to my optometrist Dr. Andrea Lasby and Dr. Al Ghoul what would I do without you?

Kids, teenagers, older adults, men, women, etc... Everyone is susceptible to #misinformation! Needed: teach critical thinking for all ages! My take: macleans.ca/society/misinf… via Maclean’s Magazine Soon: chatting with Kent Morrison on CTV Edmonton about this and more! #ScienceUpFirst

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