Peaceful Schools: Easing Anxiety and Depression

F26-01007PEACEFUL SCHOOLS: EASING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com

3Credits - Inservice - October 7 — December 15

The class will address the stress and anxiety students contend with on a daily basis by examining the causes and learning ways to help alleviate such within the classroom.By becoming more aware and versed in strategies of social emotional learning and practices through the lens of culturally responsive practices that embrace and reflect the many identities and experiences of the students in their care, educators will learn to support their students and lessen the stress and anxiety often felt by them.How the recentpandemic has changed student motivation and behavior and what to do in order to meet their unique and diverse will be included.IN all we will cultivate an awareness andprovide resources & strategies to employ in creating a peaceful classroom that works to reduce stress and anxiety with the goal of developing equitable practices for all students.