Module 3 Developing and Implementing school-based interventions regarding students’ mental health promotion

Unit 1 Designing, implementing and evaluating school-based interventions to improve mental health wellbeing during and after crisis situations – focus on the current pandemic
7 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 The effectiveness of school-based interventions (SBIs)
Topic 3 Setting goals and objectives
Topic 4 Selecting activities
Topic 5 Monitoring progress
Topic 6 Evaluation and follow up
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Unit 2 Best practices and valuable tools for effective interventions
5 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Evidence based interventions and policies
Topic 3 Considerations for effective implementation of school-based interventions – Best practices
Topic 4 Digital toolkits, online activities, and other resources
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Unit 3 Effective group discussions
6 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Benefits of group discussions in the school setting
Topic 3 Facilitating effective group discussions
Topic 4 Dealing with challenges during group discussions
Topic 5 Case studies and resources
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Unit 4 Fostering creative expression during public health crises situations
6 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Benefits of creative expression
Topic 3 Types of creative expression activities
Topic 4 Age-appropriate creative expression activities
Topic 5 Implementing creative activities in classroom
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Unit 5 Planning and developing informative sessions in the school environment
5 Topics
Topic 1 Introduction
Topic 2 Tips on how to plan and host a successful information session (using the pandemic as an example)
Topic 3 Informing students about pandemics and other global crises based on their developmental stage
Topic 4 Special information and resources for teachers
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Topic 5 Implementing creative activities in classroom

Module 3 Developing and Implementing school-based interventions regarding students’ mental health promotion Unit 4 Fostering creative expression during public health crises situations Topic 5 Implementing creative activities in classroom

6 Tips for teachers to implement self-expression of students through art:

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    Create an art-friendly space
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    Provide the relevant tools
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    Stay close and follow students’ lead-you will be surprised how much a pupil shares while creating
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    No pressure -self-expression should feel good
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    Provide positive feedback when they show you their work
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    Encourage sharing & talking about the art: important to experience pride, vulnerability, trust & acceptance
https://theconversation.com/6-ways-to-help-kids-express-their-feelings-about-the-coronavirus-pandemic-through-art-146503

3 tips for creating art mindfully with students:

Creative games in the classroom for all ages

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) activity for the classroom- appropriate for all ages

  • You may wonder how you’ll find the time to incorporate all these creative activities into an already busy teaching schedule, but!
  • It takes significantly less time to teach a lesson that integrated a little creativity
  • It is important to make time for creativity!
  • You can incorporate creative activities that take only a few minutes to do
  • They also require very little preparation time and cost very little money, if any

“Creative expression can provide an outlet for identifying, working through and expressing complicated emotions under difficult circumstances; and second, sharing art and writing builds bridges between people, offering opportunities for connection and empathy in times of crises or isolation.”

Christopher Wisniewski, Executive Director of the non-profit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

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