2020 has been a tough year for all of us. While there is light at the end of the tunnel with the release of vaccines, we aren't there yet. Check out this robust list of resources and strategies from our Highline Wellness Team.
Wellness
It is so important to take care of ourselves during this time. When we are our best selves, we can bring our best for our students and families.
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In our weekly staff newsletter, the Highline Insider, we share practices for health and well-being from our Social-Emotional Learning team.
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The Adult Wellness Team has also created a virtual calming room for staff. The virtual calming room will be a place to access short exercises in mindfulness, calming and laughter. There will also be resources for understanding and communicating mental health needs to others.
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Strategies
Ben Guayan, ILED, shared in this week’s Highline Wellness tip that many of the same strategies he found effective before the pandemic are still helping him regulate and manage his stress now.
We are five weeks into our Highline Wellness practice. Have you been taking advantage of our tips and strategies for managing stress?
Feeling a little isolated and confined? Do you have a little cabin fever? Take a brain break and learn about this week’s wellness strategies.
Highline Public Schools was an early adopter and remains a national leader in implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). To support our ongoing wellness during the COVID-19 closure, we are highlighting three upcoming staff wellness training resources.
As we work to navigate the ever-changing and challenging circumstances created by the Coronavirus, we rely on our social and emotional learning strategies and skills to support ourselves and each other.