Additional Resources to Explore


Check out the following links and websites for more resources on Social-Emotional Learning: 
  • Expect Respect and a Safe Education (ERASE) - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/erase
  • Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health/ease
  • Healthy Minds BC - prevention and early intervention tools and resources - https://healthymindsbc.gov.bc.ca/
  • Open Mind Youth Mental Health Resources - https://openmindbc.ca/family/
  • Resources on Vicarious Trauma: Self Care and Strategies by Organizations to Support Wellness - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health/vicarious_trauma_and_organization_resource_list.pdf
  • Resources on Mindfulness in Education from Edutopia - https://www.edutopia.org/article/mindfulness-resources
  • SEL Programs from CASEL - https://pg.casel.org/review-programs/
  • SEL Toolkit: Strategies and Tools by ACT for Youth - https://actforyouth.org/program-toolkit/yd-activities/sel/strategies.cfm
  • SEL with Families & Caregivers - https://casel.org/systemic-implementation/sel-with-families-caregivers/
  • SEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook by CASEL - https://schoolguide.casel.org/uploads/2018/12/CASEL_SEL-3-Signature-Practices-Playbook-V3.pdf
  • Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) Resources - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health/trauma-informed-practice-resources
  • Trauma-informed Practice Guide (May 2013) from BC Provincial Mental Health and Substance Use Planning Council - https://cewh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2013_TIP-Guide.pdf
  • "Where You Are Podcast" -series of podcasts with stories and tips to promote mental wellness for families by BC Children's Hospital Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre - https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast



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