District Resources from School Counselors
Emotional Support
In partnership with Governor Newsom, Parents Anonymous® Inc. recently launched the California Parent & Youth Helpline and Online Parents Anonymous® Support Groups in response to the Coronavirus to provide free trauma-informed, evidenced-based emotional support to Parents, Children and Youth in any language via calls, text, live chat, and email.
- The California Parents & Youth Helpline operates 7 days a week from 8 a.m.-8: p.m.
- Parents can Join a Weekly Online Support Group NOW through the website: caparentyouthhelpline.org. In this confidential setting, Parents address their underlying emotions and build resiliency to strengthen their family.
Parent Education Series Webinars & Resources
Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Series and the Marin County Office of Education offer webinars and resources focusing on mental health and wellness in the home.
Confronting Anti-Semintism
Training opportunities for parents, students, educators, administrators, and community members.to deepen our understanding on confronting antisemitism and resources discussed are available at the new website Confronting Antisemitism by the Marin County Office of Education in partnership with the JFCS Holocaust Center in partnership and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
Bullying Prevention
- Bullying Prevention and Policies - District Bullying Prevention and Policies
Guns and School Safety
Discussing Hate and Violence with Children
The Anti-Defamation League offers families and educators excellent age-appropriate information and resources for discussing hate and violence with children..
"Children are aware of what is happening in the world around them. Family members and educators cannot assume that children are unaffected by global events. When frightening and violent incidents occur, both children and adults may experience a range of emotions including fear, confusion, sadness and anger.
To counteract fear and give reassurance, adult family members, teachers and day care providers can provide opportunities for children to express how they feel and channel their feelings into positive actions.
Discussions between adults and children in difficult situations can be an opening for reinforcing family and community values, beliefs and traditions. Here are some strategies on how to begin these discussions and how to prepare your children."