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Holistic Health and Wellness - BASC September 2020 Newsletter
Data has shown that many students grapple with complex social, emotional, and be
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September 2020 Newsletter
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In this issue, BASC will share valuable information on:
Holistic Health and Wellness
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Holistic health improves the state of wellbeing through the focus of the mind, body, and emotions. Though research is limited due to the lack of schools offering these programs, there is evidence that students perform well academically when schools focus on health and wellbeing of the students. By providing resources, skills, and an emphasis on holistic wellbeing, students are equipped for strong academic performance and with tools to enhance their wellbeing later in life. |
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Treat the whole person:
body, mind and spirit
Holistic health doesn’t solely look at the physical body. Holistic health combines five aspects of health, including physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. When combined, these five areas enable a person to live their life to its happiest and fullest. If one area is compromised, there is a chance that another area will be affected. Today we will look at the five aspects of holistic health and how you can support each one with simple yet effective practices.
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Returning to School During and After a Crisis: A Guide to Supporting States, Districts, Schools, Educators and Students through a Multi Teired Systems of Support Framework During the 2020-2021 School Year.
This guide describes the use of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework to support students, families, and educators during the transitions back to school during and following the global pandemic in a manner that prioritizes their health and safety, social and emotional needs, and behavioral and academic growth.
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In an effort to improve student wellness, an increasing number of schools have begun to implement extensive mental health programs. Data shows that supporting the mental health needs of students is crucial for academic success and overall well-being. However, many schools fall short of providing adequate and equitable care--particularly for students of color and students in rural areas. A 2020 report published by the ACT Center for Equity in Learning provides numerous recommendations for community leaders and policymakers to improve students’ access to mental health services. These recommendations include providing access to comprehensive mental health screenings, increasing funding at both the state and federal levels for and school-based care, and providing continuous professional development for counselors. |
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"Educators are pulled in a tremendous amount of directions. They're expected to provide this top-level educational experience with varying levels of support with different levels of experience," Cipriano says. "Add to this the outrageous stress about what is going on in the world right now."
One educator who filled out the survey commented: "There is this huge dissonance right now between the messages such as ‘be well’ and ‘take care of yourself’ at the end of emails, and ‘in this time of uncertainty.’ Yet we have to partake in multiple seminars, read links related to online instruction, legal requirements in special ed, due process, timelines, etc. Everyone needs to be reminded again about how the brain works.”
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5 Daily Habits for Improved Health and Wellbeing
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These days it seems that everybody has a plan that they follow, or aspire to follow for their optimum health. I guess I'm no different as I too have developed several daily habits that help me to feel physically at my best and mentally happier and fulfilled as well.
It is not a mystery or a secret of the ages. Nothing earth shattering to be revealed. But, sometimes the best suggestions are cloaked in their simplicity. And, being accustomed to work for every thing of value in our lives, we sometimes distrust the simple suggestions as being so simple as to not be important. But, there can be a large impact for the better made by choosing to follow even the simplest of habits. Click here to continue reading
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LIVE Yoga for Youth and Parents
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Thursday, September 24th 2020 at 4:00pm
Youthful Yoga: Live Kids Yoga Class and Q&A with Lauren Quick COTA/L
This session is appropriate for ALL ages with strategies tailored towards early childhood, youth as young as 2 years old are welcome! It is requested that caregivers participate along side youth, learning and practicing together. Educators looking to embed mindfulness practices in their classrooms will benefit from engaging to explore best fit strategies for k-12 students. The Live Yoga will be conducted for the first 30-45 minutes of the session followed by a live Q&A for the adult participants. Using both OT and Yoga Certifications, Ms. Quick’s biggest goal is to instill in our children that yoga is so much more than different poses. She strives to provide each child with the holistic tools to help navigate self-regulation, understand mental clarity, and practice physical and emotional healing.
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Live and Virtual Options
2021 Conference - Myrtle Beach, SC
April 15-16, 2021
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'EMPOWERING YOUTH AND FAMILIES
AS LEADERS IN SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH'
The 2021 Southeastern School Behavioral Health Conference is the premier conference in the southeast focused on all aspects of school behavioral health, from treating the individual student to supporting the school district.
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Watch for more information and registration to attend
live or virtually for 2021 #SSBHC coming soon! |
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If you would like your organization featured in our SPOTLIGHT or have a community event you would like us to promote please contact BASC team members at BASC@mailbox.sc.edu
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This newsletter is made possible by the South Carolina Department of Education - Office of Special Education Services grant funding to establish the Behavioral Alliance of South Carolina (BASC). |
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