James Wogan LCSW

Tag: Equity

Suicide Spike Alert: children and teenagers are attempting and dying by suicide at younger ages, and far more often.

Children and teens, especially young girls, are attempting and thinking about suicide far more often than they were a decade ago.

See article in TIME MAGAZINE:

time.com/5279029/suicide-rates-rising-study/

Reach Out. Ask.

Connect that Friend or Family Member with Support.

You’re not alone.

Tel #: :1-800-273-8255

24/7 365:

1.800.273.8255

Online Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

November 18, 2018
Trauma Informed Practices through the Lens of Equity

Trauma Informed Practices Through the Lens of Equity. Professional Development Training Conference Workshop led at the Equity Cultural Competence Summit in Vallejo, CA.

September 25, 2018
How Writing Can Help You Cut Your Math Anxiety by 50%

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Self reflection can be a magical tool. Writing a memoir about one’s journey with math has been shown to lower anxiety. See link to article.

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The next step is to combine writing reflections with other supports. Peer-to-Peer cohort group experiences, for example, help to validate and normalize common childhood experiences. “Oh you too” moments help to increase emotional wellness, and social connections around shared experiences. Facilitated dialogue, reflection, and supporting others increases behavioral health.

Writing about math can be especially helpful for girls, young women who often decide by 7th grade if they are “smart” or not, using math as a measure.

Hats off to teachers of math who inspire, scaffold, and support the learning of each student. It’s a small distinction, through the lens of equity, “each student” vs. “all students.”

Behavioral health vs mental illness. “Packages of support.” Let’s work on child and adolescent wellness together.

July 17, 2018
Restorative Practices, Equity in Education

Site administrator uses thorough investigation as part of restorative practices.

Link to article:

Alternatives to Suspension

July 8, 2018
School Wellness Centers

Why Wellness in Schools?

SCHOOL WELLNESS CENTERS are a powerful investment in the health and
academic potential of children and adolescents. They provide access to caring
adults and services such as primary care, counseling, mentoring, and peer-to-peer
support. School Wellness Centers support teachers by assisting children and
adolescents to thrive in the classroom and beyond!

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SCHOOL WELLNESS CENTERS provide access to free health care,
behavioral health services, and positive youth activities in a location that is fun,
safe, and convenient – at school. Parent University is one of the many great
programs that are offered at School Wellness Centers.
http://www.pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2583

SCHOOL WELLNESS CENTERS contribute directly to school and Mt. Diablo
Unified School District goals under LCAP, such as improved rates of attendance,
support for special populations, and parent and guardian engagement. School
administrators, teachers, and support staff work together to improve social,
emotional, and behavioral health. School Wellness Centers bring people
together with a shared vision for equity and the healthy development of children.
They also provide a platform for inter-agency collaboration, making resources
from the community accessible to children and families in the school setting.

See more at: UCLA SMHP

School-Based Health

For more information about School Wellness Centers, please contact:
James Wogan, MFT, LCSW, PPSC

Administrator, School Linked Services

Student Services Department, Mt. Diablo Unified

I-Message / Text: 925.250.5500

jameswogan@yahoo.com

@jameswogan

June 5, 2017