Episodes

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Oct. 4, 2021

How to Support Staff After a Loss

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Mandi Zucker, Founder and President at Inner Harbor and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be a devastating experience. For school staff members who spend so much of their time focused on supporting the needs of students, it is critical that school districts have in place strong support systems to support those staff when they suffer a personal loss...
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Sept. 27, 2021

Simple Strategies to Support Your Social and Emotional Well-Being

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Susan Coyle, MA; Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator; Kathy Shoemaker, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, Rutgers Graduate School of Education Given the increasing demands placed on educators and school leaders in these unprecedented times, school staff face significant risk of burning out, lashing out or losing empathy for students, parents an...
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Sept. 20, 2021

Addressing Staff Mental Health - How to Know if You or a Colleague Needs Support

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Susan Coyle, MA; Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator. As we work through a global pandemic, there has been a significant increase in the number of staff dealing with mental health needs. It can be difficult to assess your own needs and to know how to support your colleagues. This session will provide key tips for identifying those staff in need and tips to support your need...
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Sept. 13, 2021

Addressing Staff Mental Health - Understanding Everyone’s Role

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Susan Coyle, MA; Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator; Rebecca Gold, LEGAL ONE Consultant When it comes to supporting school staff and addressing mental health needs, all school staff - from the superintendent, to the director of human resources, to other school administrators, educators and support staff - have a critical role to play. This episode is part of a series offer...
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Sept. 6, 2021

Why Proactively Addressing Staff Mental Health is Critical

Click here to view resources discussed in this episode Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Susan Coyle, MA; Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition Coordinator; Rebecca Gold, LEGAL ONE Consultant. The pressures confronting school staff members have never been greater, with a global pandemic, constantly changing public health protocols, a worldwide racial justice movement and other local and world events that have had a profound impact on so many of staff, students and parents. T...