Documentary – A is for Autism Released in 1992. 11 min. Director: Tim Webb. Short TV documentary. No rating listed A documentary about the experiences of children growing up with Autism brought through the use of pictures that they drew. A is for Autism I would use this documentary as a way to teach my … Continue reading Mental/Emotional Health Documentary
Popular Film – Inside Out Inside Out – Disney Pixar – PG – 1 hour 35 min- 2015 After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school. … Continue reading Mental Health K-3 Popular Movie
CHILDHOOD BIBLIOTHERAPY DATABASE (Blog) http://childhoodbibliotherapy.blogspot.com/ This is an ongoing database of children’s books that are useful when working with children and families who are experiencing crisis. This website provides many great books for teachers to use for specific mental/emotional health topics. There haven’t been many new books added to the list, but there are many books … Continue reading Bibliotherapy Blog-Teacher Resource
Empowering Parents https://www.empoweringparents.com/article-categories/child-behavior-problems/ Provides a portal for parents to seek help when dealing with behaviors of their children. The portal includes articles written by experts on topics ranging from stealing, lying, and sibling rivalry to substance abuse, bullying, and outbursts. This website not only has expert articles, but also has parenting blogs, example behavior charts, … Continue reading Empowering Parents (Parent Resource)
Title: What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety Author: Dawn Huebner Publication Date: September 15, 2005 Publisher: Magintation Press PDF Buy Here “What to Do When You Worry Too Much” is an interactive self-help book designed to guide 6-12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often … Continue reading What To Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (Nonfiction Book)
Title: The Colour Thief: A Family’s Story of Depression Author: Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly Peters Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company Publication Date: September 1st, 2015 Read Buy Here “A child recounts his experience of losing his father to depression in this poignant and beautifully illustrated picture book. The boy’s father disappears into a world without color. As the father … Continue reading The Colour Thief: A Family’s Story of Depression
The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center is a great resource for educators, youth and adults in Whatcom County. They not only facilitate conversations with youth but also facilitate conflict resolution with business, broken families ect. They provide mediation resources, youth programs and adult training workshops. For our week plan I would invite them in to present … Continue reading Guest Speaker- Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center
Kids Health– https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/feeling/ This internet source identifies five overarching ideas when it comes to feelings. Throughout these headings, students can find MANY different subheadings relating to MANY different topics. These range from “Getting homework help” to “What should I do if my family fights?” Students will learn about Bullying, Peer Pressure, Anger, Self-Esteem, and Stress … Continue reading KidsHealth (Kids Internet Source)
Name: Tiffany Cate, M.S. Organization: Bayside Therapy Associates 12 Bellwether Way #220 Bellingham, Wa 98225 Contact: Phone: (360) 734-7310 ext. 4110 FAX: (360) 647-8336 1106 Harris Ave. Suite 311 Bellingham, WA 98225 Tiffany enjoys doing individual group and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults needing assistance with the following types of issues: Behavioral Problems at … Continue reading Guest Speaker
Inside Out Produced by: Jonas Rivera Year: 2015 Length: 1 hour 35 min Rating: PG After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school. Riley lives a happy … Continue reading Inside Out (Popular Film)