The Laredo Independent School District conducted monthly mental health activities in the new LISD administration building, and staff were provided with social-emotional learning.
During this activity, staff were greeted with a festive table at the entrance of the building. With a Sharpie in hand, you are asked to answer the simplest question.
As the Children’s Commission website states, social-emotional learning is the process of developing self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are essential for success in school, work, and life.
The Children’s Committee further explains that people with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally and socially. From impulse control to emotional management, SEL provides the foundation for positive, long-term impact on children, adults, and communities.
Rosina Silva, director of the LISD Guidance and Counseling Department, said conducting this activity in the district has beneficial consequences for employees to continue their duties in a healthy mental state.
“The purpose of SEL is to build relationships in the classroom,” says Silva. “LISD is taking a step forward by launching her monthly SEL activity with the Kindness Tree.
“To strengthen relationships in this building, it is important to create communication between departments and maintain a good working environment.”
LISD says it will do a decorative themed post every month to keep employees motivated. Have your employees answer the monthly questions and fill your artistic tree with positive notes and affirmations.
Additionally, LISD maintains youth mental health first aid training for employees and community members.
According to the district, Youth MHFA is the first aid offered to those experiencing mental health issues before they can get proper treatment and support. This course helps demystify important topics in mental illness.
Participants in this course are taught how to recognize symptoms of mental health problems. How and how initial assistance is provided. Also, how to direct individuals to professional assistance from her trained LISD coordinator, administrators, counselors, and behavioral experts when needed, says Her LISD.
“This training was really inspiring, educational and informative because young people are facing mental health issues more than ever because of the pandemic,” Silva said. rice field. “By taking this course, we can reveal what children are feeling and how as adults we can help them.”
For more information, please contact Rosina Silva, Director of Guidance and Counseling at 956-273-1262.
