Reach out to the #988Lifeline anytime, for any reason, and connect with a trained crisis counselor who is ready to support you 24/7/365. You are not alone. #YouMatter If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
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Comuníquese al #988Lifeline en cualquier momento, por cualquier motivo, y conéctese con un asesor de crisis capacitado que está listo para brindarle apoyo las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, los 365 días del año. Usted no está solo. #YouMatter Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 o chatee en 988lifeline.org.
The #988Lifeline is here to support you. No matter what you are going through, help is available. Connect with a trained crisis counselor who is ready to support you. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
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#988Lifeline está aquí para apoyarte. No importa por lo que esté pasando, hay ayuda disponible. Conéctese con un consejero de crisis capacitado que esté listo para brindarle apoyo. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda ahora, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 o chatee en 988lifeline.org.
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Attention McAllen ISD Staff!!!!!!!
Our district offers Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program Services to all employees.
Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates, P.C. is a group of Ph.D. psychologists, masters level psychological associates, licensed professional counselors, and licensed social workers that provide a wide variety of psychological services for individuals and families, including children of all ages and adults.
HELP IS JUST ONE PHONE CALL AWAY…
Toll Free: (866) 327-2400
-Always 100% Confidential
-McAllen ISD is NOT Informed of Your Attendance
-Free Legal Counseling
-Free Financial Counseling/Planning Services
-Free Mediation
McAllen ISD Family Treatment Program box for Operation Blue Santa!
Every child deserves a Christmas gift !!!!
#OperationBlueSanta
McAllen ISD
October is National Bullying Awareness Month, each day we have the opportunity to take action to create safe and supportive schools. Bullying is unacceptable and should not be tolerated.
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Octubre es el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Bullying, cada día tenemos la oportunidad de tomar medidas para crear escuelas seguras y solidarias. El acoso es inaceptable y no debe tolerarse.
Encourage Students to Show Kindness at School
Here are 7 ways students can show kindness to other kids:
-Show support for others' ideas, goals and activities
-Be optimistic and positive towards others
-Be outwardly happy (Smile!)
-Collaborate with students who are outside of their group
-Express empathy towards others by listening to them and reflecting back what they said
-Reach out to someone who is struggling or alone
-Step in to deflect or defend when someone is being bullied
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Anime a los estudiantes a mostrar amabilidad en la escuela
Aquí hay 7 formas en que los estudiantes pueden mostrar amabilidad con otros niños:
-Mostrar apoyo a las ideas, objetivos y actividades de los demás.
-Ser optimista y positivo hacia los demás.
-Sé feliz (¡Sonríe!)
-Colaboren con estudiantes que están fuera de su grupo.
-Expresar empatía hacia los demás escuchándolos y reflexionando sobre lo que dijeron.
-Platica con alguien que esté solo.
-Intervenir para desviar o defender cuando alguien está siendo intimidado.
Attention Counselors!
Region One ESC is offering Support Workshops coming soon!!!
General and Advanced Counseling Skills and Note Writing for Counselors & CTE UPDATE Monday, October 30, 2023 Workshop #279382
Trauma-Informed Counseling and Care: Making Schools a Safe Place. Monday November 6, 2023 Workshop #279384
Empowering Counselors & School Based Mental Health Providers Series: Insights into Key Issues Impacting Students Monday November 6, 2023 Workshop #278744
Interested participants can register at www.esc1.net/staffdevelopment
Types of Bullying.
There are three types of bullying:
• Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things.
• Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships.
• Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/what-is-bullying#types
Middle school is when bullying happens most...
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
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El objetivo general del Día Mundial de la Salud Mental es crear conciencia sobre los problemas de salud mental en todo el mundo y movilizar esfuerzos en apoyo de la salud mental.
