Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
Jennifer Kennedy (she/her/hers)
School Counselor
Mountain Heights Academy
Lehi, UT, United States
Kirsty Henderson (she/her/hers)
School Counselor
Mountain Heights Academy
Herriman, UT, United States
As the focus on students' mental health continues to grow, so do the opportunities for implementing new ideas to increase social and emotional learning. Wellness rooms have begun to be included in schools across the country, helping students manage their own emotions, handle stress, and increase their own resiliency. This presentation will walk through the importance of wellness rooms, and how to create one in an online space for students to have access to 24/7.
Note: We will also review how these virtual rooms can be used in a variety of other ways for counselors and teachers alike.Learning Objectives: