Mental Health Support at CCS
Mrs. Tricia Schinkel (BA, MC:AT) Registered Psychotherapist, Art Therapist Office Hours from September 2024: Monday and Wednesday 8:30-3:30; Thursday 8:30-11:30 (WEST 5th) Mental Health Services include:
Referrals:
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Ongoing Activities from the Mental Health Program:
- UNWIND RECESS GROUP - relaxation and regulation recess group. Each grade (gr.2-8) has a monthly opportunity to join this group and learn skills for relaxing and managing emotions through art, games, and other activities.
- STUDENT WELLNESS TEAM - every year a new group of students in grade 7-8 helps to plan various wellness activities for the whole school throughout the year.
- CLASSROOM VISITS - the school counsellor will often visit the classroom for specific lessons on social emotional learning topics (ie. Zones of Regulation) or during morning meetings to have emotion check ins
- INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - as needed, students receive support for various needs
School Mental Health Facts
Did you know...
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The mental health/school counselling program began at CCS in 2019-20 and the Zones of Regulation curriculum was introduced as a school wide initiative to increase social and emotional awareness. This continues to be taught so that kids have a universal language to label, express, and manage emotions. Zones of Regulation Explained
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National School Counselling Week is the first week of FEBRUARY
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Mental Health Awareness week is in the first week of MAY
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CCS is 1 of 9 Christian Schools in Ontario that has a school counsellor/mental health professional. These school counsellors meet monthly for peer supervision and consultation so that they can continue to provide the best support for students and families. These roles are continuing to grow in Christian Schools and there is also now a Mental Health Clinical Support Network for mental health professionals in Christian Schools, supported by Edvance Christian School Association, led by T.Schinkel.
Mental Health Tips & Resources
Mental Health Resources:
- School Mental Health Ontario
- Focus on the Family
- School Counsellor.org - Tips for self care
- School Counsellor.org - Tips for Parents
Crisis Response Resources:
- COAST (Crisis Outreach Support Team) Hamilton 905-972-8338 or 1-844-972-8338
- KidsHelp.ca (text, phone, live chat, and resources available) 1-888-668-6868
- 911
- Go to McMaster Children's Hospital ER: CHYMES (Child and Youth Mental Health Emergency Services)