Mental Health Supports
Mental Health Wellness in Schools
Our initiative, in partnership with community agencies, focuses on fostering positive mental health among children and youth by providing universal, targeted, and individualized supports. Through collaboration with Bonnyville FCSS, Cold Lake FCSS, Lac La Biche FCSS, and The Dragonfly Centre, we ensure access to resources that empower resilience, promote personal safety, and support well-being for students and families.
Contact and Support
Bonnyville Navigator
Kirsten Lundgren: klundgren@lrcssd.ca
Cold Lake Navigator:
Kim Dechaine: kdechaine@lrcssd.ca
Lac La Biche and Waskatenau Navigator:
Darah Stronach: dstronach@lrcssd.ca
Gratitude
God’s presence is our anchor. He is always near and we can always turn our thoughts to Him, enjoying His presence in the present moment.
Bible Verse: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. ~ 1 Chronicles 16:34 NLT
Gratitude helps train your brain to notice and appreciate the little things in life. Gratitude can increase your happiness and wellbeing, life satisfaction, even overall health while decreasing stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. It can be a powerful practice to cultivate to increase your mental health.
Gratitude Activities
Gratitude Exercises
https://mentalhealthcenterkids.com/blogs/articles/gratitude-activities-for-kids
5 - Day Gratitude Challenge
Check out these five exercises from TED that encourage you to find new ways to acknowledge and express gratitude.
https://ideas.ted.com/your-5-day-gratitude-challenge-from-ted/
Gratitude is My Superpower: A Children's Book about Giving Thanks and Practicing Positivity by Alicia Ortego
