Trauma in children display itself in many different ways, and the effects of trauma can have a huge impact on the classroom environment. Teachers do not always have the training to manage behaviors that are a result of trauma, and counseling/supportive services are not always readily available. In order to manage trauma in the classroom, […]
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We are happy to announce that our first trip to the Ventana Wilderness was a great success! It exceeded our expectations and the boys did a fantastic job. Thank you to all of you who helped us with such generous donations. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. We plan on having many more wilderness experiences […]
We all experience stress in our everyday lives, no matter what the source of the stress is. It can be difficult to find time to practice self care, but it is so important to help us manage our stress. One of our Sticks & Stones counselors, Aline Bendeck, LMFT, compiled a list of some strategies […]
Classroom Circles/Meetings are a critical component to the success of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP), Mindfulness, and Restorative Practices. An OBPP research study has shown that teachers who systematically used class meetings in their anti-bullying work obtained larger reductions in bullying problems one year after introduction of OBPP compared to those who used class meetings […]
Pink Shirt Day is my favorite day of the year every year! I first heard about this International Anti-Bullying Observation a few years ago from a colleague who just happens to know that bullying prevention is my passion and pink is my favorite color. He said, “Pinkie, have you heard about Pink Shirt Day? You are […]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is “a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.” These kids have trouble functioning as everyone else does in a typical classroom setting. Children who are managing ADHD behaviors tend to be disciplined […]
We are honored to share that Redfin has reached out to us to connect on bullying prevention at home. It turns out that Redfin does much more than real estate! They also take it a step further to provide tools for maintaining a healthy and healing home environment. This well-researched article goes into great detail on parenting strategies if […]
In recent months we have been researching and developing some peer-to-peer models in response to a common request by our school partners. Here is a snapshot of our research findings, requests, and how we plan to respond with our new Student-Led Assembly! Research: Mentoring is a psychosocial intervention that brings two people together into a trusting relationship […]
So often I hear adults commenting on today’s youth in a negative manner: too much technology, lazy, playing with silly toys, disrespectful, revealing clothing, selfish, entitled, the list goes on and on. Youth hear these negative stereotypes constantly, and it definitely has an impact on their own views of themselves and others around them. Stereotypes […]