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How to help children manage stress caused by California wildfires

CCRC

Whether theyre evacuated or simply hearing the sirens and smelling smoke, the experience can create feelings of anxiety and fear in children. The stress of the California wildfires can be overwhelming for children, who cannot understand the chaos. The PFA Wallet Card provides a quick reminder of the core actions.

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Teenagers and Mental Health: A Q&A with Tilly’s Life Center

My Brains Not Broken

The program is available as a high school course via virtual or in-person, an after-school program, or a series of workshops. Many schools have already started to implement SEL content into their curriculum. We aim to see SEL as a required curriculum in ALL high schools across the country.

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From the Journals: Impact of the Coronavirus Lockdown on Older Adolescents Engaged in a School-Based Stress Management Program

Social Work Blog

[Note: Below is an excerpt from an article in the most recent issue of the journal Children & Schools , co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press. The psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be significant and sustained. This article is free to be read on the Oxford University Press website.].

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What Constant Failure Teaches Me About Mental Health

My Brains Not Broken

Because of this, I knew I had two choices: I could try to be more careful with how I plan my day (which is undoubtedly difficult due to my anxiety), or I can face the fact that I’m going to fail. To many, not accomplishing every task on your list of daily goals feels the same as not getting into the school of your choice.

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Supporting Children Through a Disaster

Creative Play Therapist

For children, the experience of losing their home, school, or sense of safety can be especially overwhelming. Children are remarkably perceptive and can often sense when theyre not being told the full truth, which can increase anxiety and erode trust. It is available to download for free here.

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Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education

CCRC

They express themselves freely, trying out different behaviors or ideas, without fear or anxiety. An analysis by the Association for Psychological Science found that enhanced discovery (analogous to guided play) led to better outcomes than other types of learning. By making learning fun, caregivers can inspire a love for learning.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Whereas psychology focuses primarily on understanding and exploring the inner workings of people’s minds, social work focuses more on helping people with their daily life issues.