Supports for Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health in Schools

Social-Emotional Learning Support January 2021 1 o New Brand SEL-REACH to Reach4MO www.reach4mo.org #Reach4MO o Partnership with Department of Mental Health dese.mo.gov/covid19

Social-Emotional Learning Support January 2021 2 New points of emphasis o Training and educator support Peer-led supportive spaces Critical incident debriefing REACH team training

Peer-Led Supportive Spaces 3 Held every Thursday from 4 pm-5 pm Facilitated by both educators and mental health clinicians A time to talk with other educators to process experiences, increase mindfulness and wellness, begin the process of healing, and gather and build relationships as you face the challenges and opportunities of embracing the new normal. Not a therapy session, but a safe space to address the emotional, mental, and communal needs of educational staff members during the coronavirus pandemic. To register for a Peer Led Supportive Space go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdeyuqD0oGdcB0DD8u6oQ6IoXD8av0Brb You are only required to register one time. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link which can be used to participate in all Thursday meetings. The confidentiality of educators is of the utmost importance. Zoom calls will not be recorded and participant information will not be shared.

Critical Incident Debriefing 4 A Critical Incident Debrief(CID) is an intervention space for individual staff or a school district small group experiencing a crisis which cannot be resolved through other avenues and may be impacting personal and/or professional well-being. Debriefs are scheduled on an as-needed basis. This may range from processing the stress related to balancing family responsibilities and virtual teaching to processing the death of a student. The purpose is not to provide therapy but to provide the necessary crisis intervention to overcome the negative consequences of the presenting crisis while making plans to ensure ongoing safety and well- being. When necessary and appropriate, the licensed mental health professional will determine if greater therapeutic support is needed and discuss accessing Employee Assistance Plans or insurance services, as well as the type of service that may be most beneficial. To request a Critical Incident Debrief, visit https://forms.gle/asEb3ca1ExmMV7jt9. The form can be completed by a school administrator or educator. All requests will receive a response within two business days. The confidentiality of educators is of the utmost importance. Zoom calls will not be recorded and participant information will not be shared.

REACH Team Training 5 Customized trainings for districts and schools based on their emerging needs during the pandemic Connecting schools to supports available to them from DESE and the REACH initiative, including the Missouri Model for Trauma Informed Schools Free for any school team in Missouri Teams of 4-8 participants can include a school counselor, nurse, parent, youth leader, board member, or other staff Go to www.reach4mo.org for more details

Social-Emotional Learning Support January 2021 6 For confidential mental health services available 24/7 through the Missouri Department of Mental Health s Show Me Hope Crisis Counseling services. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 or visit moshowmehope.org. dese.mo.gov/covid19

7 Questions/Contact Dr. Blaine Henningsen, Assistant Commissioner, Office of College and Career Readiness blaine.henningsen@dese.mo.gov 573-751-2660