SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Beliefs

The La Porte ISD Department of Social and emotional learning believes that learning is a process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to: understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions to foster lifelong learning and growth.

Hotlines

988 Lifeline 24-Hour Suicide Hotline Free and Confidential

24-Hour Crisis Response Hotline –Gulf Coast Center –Galveston/Brazoria County

1-866-729-3848

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

24/7 Crisis TEXT line Text “HELLO” to 741741

Services to At-Risk Youth (STAR) Crisis Hotline

1-877-949-3140

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Resources

• Addiction: o Narcotics Anonymous o Drug Abuse and Addiction (Helpguide.org) o Drug Rehab 101 (Information on drug abuse, drug treatment, and related issues)

• Alcohol: o Alcoholics Anonymous o Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (Helpguide.org) o Al-Anon

• Anger: o Anger Management – Your Questions Answered (Mayo Clinic) o Anger Management – 10 Tips (Mayo Clinic) o Anger – What You Can Do & Getting Help (American Psychological Association) o Anger Management (Helpguide.org)

• Anxiety: o Angst Movie Resources o Anxiety (Helpguide.org) o Anxiety Disorders Association of America o Anxiety Disorders (National Institute of Mental Health) o Anxiety Disorders and Effective Treatment (American Psychological Association)

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: o Adult ADD/ADHD (HelpGuide.org) o Organization, Relationship, Career & Treatment Help for ADD adults (ADDitude Magazine online) o Study Tips for Students with ADD/ADHD o Symptoms of ADD/ADHD (WebMD)

• Bipolar Disorder: o Overview of Bipolar Disorder (National Institute of Mental Health) o Bipolar Disorder (Mayo Clinic) o An Introduction to Bipolar Disorder & Treatment (PsychCentral.com) o Bipolar Disorder (Helpguide.org)

• Bullying: o International Bullying Prevention Association o Bullying – What You Can Do & Getting Help (American Psychological Association) o Stop Bullying.gov (US Government website) o It Gets Better Project (website)

• Communication: o Communication Skills (Mindtools.com) o Effective Communication(HelpGuide.org)

• Decision Making: o Decision Making Techniques (Mindtools.com) o How Do I Make Good Decisions? (decision-making-confidence.com by Dr. David McDermott)

• Depression: o Depression (Mayo Clinic) o Depression (Helpguide.com) o Depression (PsychCentral.com) o Booklet on Depression (National Institute of Mental Health) o Depression Health Center (WebMD)

• Domestic Violence: o Texas Council on Family Violence o National Domestic Violence Hotline o Family Crisis Center of East Texas

• Eating Disorders: o Eating Disorders (Helpguide.org) o National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders o National Eating Disorders Association o National Institute of Mental Health (Publication on Eating Disorders)

• Grief: o Grief: Loss of a Loved One (MedicineNet.com) o Grief & Loss (Helpguide.com) o Getting Over Grief: Understanding its Stages and How to Heal

• Marijuana o Marijuana InfoFacts (National Institute on Drug Abuse) o Drug Facts: Marijuana (Office of National Drug Control Policy) o Marijuana Use and Its Effects (WebMD.com) o Marijuana Addiction Treatment (Independent website)

• Math Anxiety: o Math Anxiety (About.com) o Overcoming the Fear of Math (About.com) o Study Tips for Math (About.com)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: o Signs of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What to Look For (Healthline) o TED Talk

• Online Safety: o Bark Technologies (Parental Controls Online)

• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder): o PTSD Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Help (Helpguide.com)

• Public Speaking: o 10 Tips for Public Speaking (Toastmasters International)

• Relationships: o Relationship Help (Helpguide.org)

• Relaxation: o University of Texas’ Mind Body Lab (Streaming recordings of relaxation for stress and anxiety)

• Resilience: o Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers

• Self Esteem: o Self-esteem: 4 Steps to Feel Better About Yourself(Mayo Clinic)

• Self-Injury: o Self Injury (Mental Health America) o Information for Self-Injurers (Self-Injury Foundation)

• Sexual Assault: o Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network o Sexual Assault Resources – US Department of Justice o Sexual Assault Fact Sheet (US Department of Health & Human Services) o Date Rape Drugs Fact Sheet (US Department of Health & Human Services) o Texas Association Against Sexual Assault o Texas Advocacy Project (Texas site that provides free legal services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking)

• Sleep Issues: o Sleep (Helpguide.org) o SleepNet (An educational website devoted to improving sleep health) o The National Sleep Foundation

• Stress: o Stress (Helpguide.org) o Stress Management Techniques (MindTools.com) o Stress Management – Health Tools (Relaxation Techniques – WebMD.com)

• Study Skills: o Academic Tips

• Suicidal Thoughts: o American Association of Suicidology o National Suicide Prevention Lifeline o Veterans Crisis Line

• Test Anxiety: o Test Taking Tips provided by SFA 101

• Time Management: o Time Management Skills (Mind Tools) o Time Management information provided by SFA 101

• Trauma: o Healing Emotional and Psychological Trauma (HelpGuide.org) o Coping with Traumatic Events (National Institute of Mental Health) o Trauma Information (Dr. David Baldwin, PhD)

• Vaping: o Vaping is Causing Nicotine Addiction o The Real Cost of Vaping

Contact Information

Leadership Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning

Janci Alfaro, M.Ed. 281-604-7123, Alfaroj@lpisd.org CAMPUS

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