Funded Dec 21, 2023I worked with individual students in therapy sessions, so I cannot take pictures of that, but I want you to know that the gifts for the therapy room have had a huge impact. In addition to that, we joined forces for Orange County Department of Education to create mental health and wellbeing campaigns in March where we used many of the items to help bring mental health education to more students at our school.
In therapy sessions, the items help teach coping skills, process traumas, and emotions. When the students first see the items, they are drawn to them which helps build rapport. Many of our students have had to grow up too fast, so being able to reconcile childhood behaviors with the items, has brought a great deal of healing to my students.
In the mental health campaigns we were able to bring education to all students at our campus. During the first event, the leadership students created posters and had a booth with engaging information on them. We shared the items and showed them how to use these especially during difficult moments. During our TUPE campaign, we used the items to show them how they can use healthy coping skills and avoid things like vaping and tobacco, which can influence poor mental health.
Thank you again for your support. It would not have been possible otherwise. Please know that your kindness will not be forgotten and it will be paid forward.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Yeny