They created an interactive board that promotes healthy coping skills, or “Ways To Bounce Back.” Well done, 6th graders! #harmonymentalhealth #harmonymiddleschool #lcpsmentalhealth #MHAW2019

An amazing presentation to parents and students!

Even Dr. Walker let us do his nails. What a good sport!

A new study suggests that suspensions actually increase students’ risk for committing future offenses. These are especially critical findings for #equity, because students of color are more likely to be suspended than their white peers: spr.ly/6017EaPHP #EdChat

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Great session today on SEL and Restorative Practices. Looking forward to seeing LCPS implement both to support student social and emotional needs in a safe, supportive, and equitable environment #LCPS20 #lcpsmh Lindsay Orme Dr. Stefanie LaPolla John Lody Office of Student Services LCPS Student Assistance Services

LCPS RP Trainers are making the connection for our staff and students. #sel #pbis #restorativepractices #LCPS20 @LisaFillipovich Dr. Stefanie LaPolla Lindsay Orme Office of Student Services LCPS Student Assistance Services

Cases of vaping-linked breathing problems now reported in 8 states - NBC News apple.news/A9LGmdFlwT9iF-…

Love this reminder from Trauma Sensitive Teachers Network. Daily reminder that a kid (or adult) who misbehaves is discouraged, disempowered, or missing the skills to deal w/a challenge they were given. As school begins let’s remember that there’s always a reason for a behavior.

VA State Health Commissioner’s Letter about Respiratory Illness and Vaping. 94 possible cases of severe lung illness in 14 states between June 28-August 15. #prevention #education LCPS Student Assistance Services Office of Student Services @jekRN87 Virginia Patterson, Ph.D. Amy Wheeler @SheilaVBHPE

LCPS Student Assistance Specialists provided a substance use trends training to our unified mental health team members and other school-based staff before the first day of school. #preventioneducation #lcpsmh Office of Student Services Dr. Tracy L. Jackson-Tapscott @jekRN87 John Lody TRUST WALLET @JenWallLCPS

The number of cases is increasing. There are now 193 possible cases of severe lung illness resulting from vaping across 22 states since June and the first death in US. washingtonpost.com/health/2019/08… Amy Emery @jekRN87 @JenWallLCPS Office of Student Services Susan Ross, Ed.D.

Just saw Loudoun Valley High School PEER students being interviewed on News 4 Today about their positive messaging project they completed in student restroom. So very proud of all them!❤️💙 LVH-UMHT Lvhs Peer Susan Ross, Ed.D. @JenWallLCPS #LVHSStrong #WellnessMatters

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Beyond Academics: A conversation for parents and teens about substance use was a success! Thank you, LCPS Student Assistance Specialists for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Sam, thank you for sharing your message. #lcpsmh #lcps20 #prevention #awareness

Our high school unified mental health team staff learned about restorative attendance circles as an early intervention strategy to connect with students and identify barriers. #RP #circleup #lcpsmh #lcps20 TRUST WALLET Office of Student Services LCPS Psychologists & Diagnosticians LCPS MTSS LCPSSchoolCounseling