What is an MHCB Wellness Coach?
Successful Families-Successful Kids MHCB Wellness Coaches are funded through the province-wide Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools initiative to provide mental health prevention and promotion programming at our schools and in the community.
Some of our services/programs include:
- Relaxation groups
- Mindfulness
- Boys/Girls Grooups
- Self-Regulation Skills
- Parent information and support
- Collaboration with and referrals to community agencies
- Information sessions/Wellness classes on a variety of topics including: emotional literacy, healthy relationships, relaxation skills, and self-esteem
- Universal mental health prevention and promotion activities.
What can a Wellness Coach help with?
- Teach stress-relief techniques to students that can be used in the classroom and at home.
- Teach children how to identify feelings and healthy ways to express them.
- Educate children, youth, and adults on a variety of topics, including bullying and screen time.
- Promote healthy ways for children and youth to connect with their peers.
- Provide information on community resources for children, youth, and families.