Hello Santa Clara County ACES Connection! I was on a webinar/meeting and received this resource:
California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project (childmind.org)
The COVID-19 pandemic and other mounting pressures have left many children struggling emotionally. In response, the Child Mind Institute has developed The California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project, made possible by a $25 million grant from the State of California.
This series of free videos and print resources for parents, educators, and students, available in English and Spanish, is designed to promote children’s emotional health and help them thrive. These videos empower caregivers and educators to teach kids essential coping skills, including:
- Understanding Feelings
- Relaxation Skills
- Understanding Thoughts
- Managing Intense Emotions
- Mindfulness
The videos feature the voices and lived experiences of caregivers, teachers and kids today. Videos for the elementary school age group use a whimsical story-telling approach to engage younger viewers and make the lessons more memorable.
“While kids are back to school and many other activities, this is far from ‘business as usual.’ We believe these new resources will offer effective tools — and ignite new hope — to make this and future school years more positive, productive and healthy for everyone.”
— Harold S. Koplewicz, MD, President, Child Mind Institute
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