Psychologist's Corner
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This calming site is brought to you from the Foster Youth Services Program within Los Angeles County Office of Education, Student Support Services division. It is our hope that you are able to use and share this site anytime you may feel overwhelmed or in need of a virtual escape.
sites.google.com
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Understood.org is the resource that helps the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences anticipate the challenges, barriers, or opportunities in life and confidently reach their potential.
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Tips for Parents and Educators As parents and educators, you can protect your children by helping them understand media coverage while limiting their exposure to distressing images.
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Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event
childmind.org
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Roadmap for Social Emotional Wellbeing and Academic Achievement Our roadmaps were designed to support educators and parents/caregivers to help children build resilience. They offer ideas about how to promote social and emotional health and academic success. https://www.lausd.org/Page/17558
Roadmap for Social Emotional Wellbeing and Academic Achievement Our roadmaps were designed to support educators and parents/caregivers to help children build resilience. They offer ideas about how to promote social and emotional health and academic success. https://www.lausd.org/Page/17558
Reactions you might see and how you can help in, Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators, a guide from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/helping-youth-after-community-trauma-tips-educators
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Lists common reactions educators might see in the students with whom they work and suggestions on how they may help after community trauma.
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Employee Assistance Services for Education (EASE) The Employee Assistance Service for Education Program (EASE) is now available to all Los Angeles Unified employees. By calling the 24/7 EASE Hotline (1-800-882-1341), staff can get telehealth/in-person professional counseling services or referrals for issues such as grief, stress/anxiety, relationship problems, substance abuse, and personal finance.
Student and Family Wellness Hotline The Student and Family Wellness Hotline at (213)241-3840 is available to families and staff, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. District mental health staff are available to answer questions and provide resources.
Other Important Resources:
LAUSD Mental Health Hotline: (213)241-3840 Service Hours 6am-6pm
LA County Department of Mental Health (800) 854- 7771
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255) (24 hours)
For general questions and resources regarding Covid-19: LAUSD COVID-19 hotline for families: (213) 443-1300 LAUSD COVID-19 hotline for employees: (213) 241-2700