Teach for Wellness

October Wellness Newsletter

 Welcome to Teach for Wellness - a community for educators and experts to share easy-to-implement strategies for the classroom. This is our first edition of our Monthly Wellness Newsletter.

Missed our summer webinar on CBT in the classroom? Watch HERE.

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Kickstarting a Healthy School Year

The beginning of a new school year can be exciting and full of potential. It’s also normal for students to struggle with transitions, especially in the context of lingering pandemic-related challenges. One way to support students is by integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools into the classroom.The beginning of a new school year can be exciting and full of potential. It’s also normal for students to struggle with transitions, especially in the context of lingering pandemic-related challenges. One way to support students is by integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools into the classroom.

Try an Activity with Your Student

CBT Scenario Cards
     - Grades K-2
     - Grades 3-5

Recognizing How Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors Interact
     - Grades 6-8
     - Grades 9-12

Check out our recent webinar on CBT in the classroom.

More Information on Student Mental Health

With steep increases in youth mental health needs and a shortage of clinicians, teachers’ support is invaluable. (See recent Op-Ed in the New York Times).
For more information on the youth mental health crisis, check out this Ken Burns documentary from PBS.

Tip of the Month

Behavioral activation (BA) is a CBT strategy for students who seem withdrawn from peers or disengaged in classroom activities. Although depressed or anxious students might disengage from socialization, hobbies, or physical activity, this typically further worsens their mental health. BA encourages students to participate in activities they once enjoyed.Suggest activities that are small and achievable, and collaboratively brainstorm activities that might be pleasurable. Sitting with friends at lunch or leading a classroom activity can go a long way!
Do you have a wellness story, tip, or strategy that worked for your classroom? 
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