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RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS:
MENTAL HEALTH: RESILIENCY

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Manitoban Exploring Your Personal Identity - The Tree of Me Activity/GameLesson ideasPDF/Direct print access
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba English/French

Available at:
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (page 1, page 2) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

Activity that helps students explore their personal strengths and support systems, as well as the dreams, goals and positive challenges in their lives.

 

Canadian COPE for Teens (Creating Optimal Personal Experiences) Guide/Manual/WorkbookLesson ideasVideo/DVD
Gr 5 - 8
Can-Cope Training and Development English

Available at:

Manitoba Text Book Bureau

This resource has been developed for young people who may be affected by social problems such as poverty, family problems, and substance abuse. It contains the following six modules: Why We Behave the Way We Do, Self-Esteem, Communication, Coping with Conflict, Stress and Anger Management, and Building Healthy Relationships.

 

Canadian Resiliency Canada Website
Resiliency Canada English

Resiliency Canada strives to advance the well-being of children, youth and their families by generating knowledge about and the ability to assess the resiliency factors and developmental strengths that are essential to the well-being of individuals and the communities they live in.

 

International A Book about Me: A Fun Way to Learn BookLesson ideas
Gr K - 4
Telephone Pioneers of America English

Available at:

Manitoba Text Book Bureau

Story book to enhance students' self-concept through reading development. The teacher resource contains units including Responsible and Listen, Exercise and Make Good Choices, Share and Follow Rules, Help and Nice and Polite, Create, Count and Practice, and Read.

 

International Child Support Through Small Group Counseling Guide/Manual/Workbook
Gr 1 - 6
By Lois Landy English

Small group work sessions on 15 different topics including decision making, motivation, peer relations, responsibility, self-concept, etc. Includes group discussion topics, materials list, how-to instructions, and homework ideas, handouts, and evaluations.

 

International Embracing Resiliency in an At Risk World ProgramPDF/Direct print access
NEA Health Information Network English

Introduces practical tools and resources to help schools promote resilience in today’s at risk world.

 

International Me, My World, My Future BookLesson ideas
Gr 5 - 8
Teen-Aid Inc English

Available at:
Teen-Aid Inc

Manitoba Text Book Bureau

Student and teacher resource on friendship and relationship building skills, peer refusal skills, decision-making, and a goal-oriented rationale for premarital abstinence.

 

International Ready-to-Use Self-Esteem & Conflict Solving Activities for Grades 4-8 Activity/GameBookLesson ideas
Gr 4 - 8
By Beth Teolis English

Available at:
Jossey-Bass
Local or online bookstores

This resource provides curriculum for promoting students’ self-esteem, including exploring what makes each child unique as a member of his/her family, school, and community, activities focusing on making and sustaining friendships, setting and achieving realistic goals, and solving conflicts.

 

International Resiliency in Action Website
Resiliency In Action English

Includes information and resources on resiliency.

 

International Tools for Teaching Resiliency: Strategies for Life's Ups and Downs Activity/GameLesson ideasPDF/Direct print access
Gr K - 5
National Education Association - Health Information Network English

Activities for teachers to use to help build the capacity for resilience within children in the elementary grades.

 

International What It's Like to Be Different Grades 3-5 ProgramWebsite
Gr 3 - 5
By CT Bristol English

Available at:
National Professional Resources, Inc.
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)

This program helps students learn to respect their differences and enjoy their diversity, making their classroom community a more positive place.

 

  Boundaries, Precious Boundaries Video/DVD
  English

Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/HN 132/.B6/199?) (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

One of the most difficult topics made easy. You’ll learn what boundaries are, how we make them, why they become problems, how to identify yours, and what to do to change them.

 

  Self-Care Video/DVD
  English

Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/BF 698.35/.I55/H43/199-/v.5) (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

From Series: Healing families - Self-care techniques are outlined in informative and easy to follow steps. Tools such as affirmation, reading, keeping a journal, setting boundaries, support groups, therapy, and finding a balance are presented. A cultural anthropologist, family therapist and people who have made the journey share the insights and personal experiences, as well as stressing the importance of balance and safety in the healing journey.

 

  Taking Charge of Change Video/DVD
  English

Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/BF 637/.B4/T3/200?) (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

This video gives clear, concise information about making and managing change, whether business or personal. Viewers are exposed to models that help them as individuals.

 

  Walk the Walk: The Art of Building Resilience in Youth Video/DVD
  English

Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library ( VTR BF 637/.S4/W3/1990) (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

In this video, meet three people who were “at risk” kids (experiencing difficult childhoods), and the special adults that made a difference in their lives. Their stories illustrate the power of caring and supportive relationships.

 

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