#SameHere Schools Month
A mental health awareness initiative bringing together the education community, for the community and by the community when we all need it the most.
Look back on four weeks of original series and events
let's learn and grow together
Displaying 44 events
- MAY1
Breaking Night: Homeless to Harvard
Freedom Writers Foundation
Liz Murray grew up in the Bronx, the daughter of two loving but drug-addicted parents. After losing her mother to AIDS and becoming homeless, Liz completed high school and won a New York Times scholarship while living on the streets. She later graduated from Harvard University and was awarded The White House Project Role Model Award, a Christopher Award, as well as the Chutzpah Award, which was given to her by Oprah Winfrey. Discover Liz’s story and hear how she has created a humanistic and cultural perspective through her personal experiences and journey.
Start Series - MAY1
We're All A Little
Eric Kussin
Presented By #SameHere Schools
The story that started the Global #SameHere Movement for Mental Health. Hear how suffering was turned into triumph and vision, and a movement was started: Athletes, Celebrities, Practitioners, Educators and every day people around the world banding together to fight the stigma against Mental Health, and provide the best treatment recommendations.
Watch Now - MAY1
Leadership Lessons
Lindsay Prendergast, Dr. Rachel H. Monarrez, Adam Mihelbergel
Presented By #SameHere Schools
What does a true leader look like? How do communities come together to create leaders that empower those around them?
Watch Now - MAY2
Finding Hope Amid Teacher Burnout and Bandwidth Challenges
Ross Romano, Mickey Smith, Jr., and Greg Finke
Presented By #SameHere Schools
In this panel discussion, Ross Romano (@RossBRomano), Mickey Smith, Jr. (@mickeysmithjrs), and Greg Finke (@DrFinkeIndy) address the challenges and solutions around teacher burnout. Topics include how we support colleagues, make sure to know ourselves outside of the classroom, and find that elusive work-life balance that makes all the difference.
Watch Now - MAY3
Living In A War Zone: Ukraine
Belouga
Centuries of conflict, foreign policy, and civil divisions have left the citizens of Ukraine under constant struggle. This armed conflict with neighboring country, Russia, has had a serious impact on the economy, and increased the level of poverty. Get to know what life in a conflict zone is like from a family living in a village under siege from Russian fire.
Start Series - MAY3
Happiness Reflections
Livia Chan, Laurie Guyon, Robert Dunlop
Presented By #SameHere Schools
Do we ever really stop, think, and reflect on the positive experiences we have each day? Hear from a panel of expert educators on how to use achieve happiness reflections each day.
Watch Now - MAY4
#SameHere Heroes
#SameHere Schools
Not all heroes wear capes. No matter where we live, or what our background or accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and these challenges affect our mental health. We should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges. In this series, find out how you can share your story and become a #SameHere Hero.
Start Series - MAY4
Gratitude & Perspective
Dene Gainey, Dr. Toetta Taul, Liam Dawson
Presented By #SameHere Schools
As educators and community members, we use gratitude and perspective to develop our culture and experiences. Tune in to discover how both gratitude and perspective can be used to further develop our school experiences and relationships.
Watch Now - MAY5
The Crayon Metaphor
Freedom Writers Foundation
How can pain be transformed into purpose? How can we share this with others to create meaningful change in their lives. Join original Freedom Writer, Sue Ellen, as she shares experiences that shaped her life, and the transformations that were made.
Start Series - MAY5
Fitness, Diet, Sleep
PJ Caposey, Jess Amato, Dr. Michael Gruttadauria
Presented By #SameHere Schools
Healthy body, healthy mind. This diverse group of panelists bring new ideas and practices to ways we can ensure our bodies and minds are receiving the care they deserve.
Watch Now - MAY6
The #SDGs for Mental Health
Kamal Preet, Ron Nober, Rola Tibshirani
Presented By #SameHere Schools
The Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by 2030. Learn how these goals can be used as "real-world" standards and a foundation of mental health and wellness within our communities.
Watch Now - MAY7
The Bitter Root
The Bitter Root
David Ocitti was just a boy when the rebels attacked his village, killing his father and forcing him to become a soldier in their brutal army. After surviving gunfire in a narrow escape, David finds his way home to northern Uganda, only to be rejected from friends and family. Years later, determined to help others avoid the same pain, David dedicates his life to reuniting rebel fighters with their families, some after over 20 years at war.
Start Series - MAY8
Self-Care Challenge
GOAT Educators
Join Nicole Thompson, the Founder of GOAT Educators, on a 14-day self-care challenge to manage and prioritize your own self-care.
Start Series - MAY9
Exploring the Mind of an Explorer
Breaking the Cycle
Join Dr. Rod Berger as he speaks with Kate in this one-on-one interview, and discover how she gets her ideas for expeditions, the kind of resilient mindset she has developed through her experiences and how she has learned to think her way around a fear of failure.
Start Series - MAY9
Why "Me-Time" Matters
Stacey White, Silas Knowles, Dr. Maisha Otway
Presented By #SameHere Schools
You can't give yourself to anyone if your glass is empty. Tune in to learn why "Me-Time" is absolutely vital for your health and happiness, along with how it improves that of those around you. Kick back, this is your time to learn.
Watch Now - MAY10
Mismatched: Your Brain Under Stress
The American Institute of Stress
Stress is literally the spice of life. It has been said If you don’t experience stress you’re not alive. Stressors are everywhere. They come at you from the environment you live, work and play in, from other people and mostly, from inside your own mind. Stress is defined as our reactions to change. Like everything else, you can learn how to master your stress to live a more peaceful, productive and happy life. Mismatched: Your Brain Under Stress will tell you how.
Start Series - MAY10
Restorative and Trauma Informed Practices
Britney Wolf, Joey Weisler, Joshua Stamper
Presented By #SameHere Schools
The past few years have brought hardship and trauma to communities around the world. Now is the time to rebuild our communities and each community member through sound practice and relationships. Tune in as each panelist shares their own unique and impactful experiences with restorative and trauma Informed practices.
Watch Now - MAY11
Inclusive Learning
Liz Loughnane, Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Zsofia. A.-Jakab
Presented By #SameHere Schools
What does inclusive learning look like in your community? Tune in to hear this global panel of educators discuss the importance of creating inclusive learning environments while becoming a connected educator.
Watch Now - MAY12
DUSTWUN
DUSTWUN
On the U.S./Mexico Border, an undocumented mother's quest to save her son relies on a troubled American Vet, building a wall out of junk, to keep her out.
Start Series - MAY12
Social Media Mentalities
Jillian DuBois, Melody McAllister, William Jeffery
Presented By #SameHere Schools
Depending on who you are speaking with, the term "Social Media" may bring about completely different mentalities. Today, teachers and parents seem divided on the topic, but what are the keys to driving unity in a space consumed by our children? Join this expert panel of educators as they dive into the topic, along with why policy, transparency, and inclusion are a must when developing social media mentalities.
Watch Now - MAY13
STARR Exercises: Gym For Our Brains
#SameHere Schools
When it comes to our Physical Health we all learn that we must exercise and eat a healthy diet. If we all learn about the importance of our Physical Health, and both the upsides and downsides of how we treat our bodies, shouldn't we do the same for our brains and our Mental Health? Welcome to STARR Exercises, the gym for our brains.
Start Series - MAY14
Mentorship In A Digital World
Eugenia Tamez, Noa Daniel, Tillie Elvrum
Presented By The Mentoree
Mentorship can truly change ones life. It creates professional pathways, identifies strengths, and gives someone to lean on through the good and bad times. Tune into this expert educator panel as they discuss their own experiences with mentorship and how to identify the tools and individuals that are life changing.
Watch Now - MAY15
Salam Neighbor
Optimist
Salam Neighbor is an award-winning feature documentary and campaign to connect the world to refugees. Our goal is to tell the stories of our refugee neighbors with the dignity they deserve and the depth the world needs. We hope you’ll join this effort by watching the film, sharing these stories and getting involved.
Start Series - MAY16
The Power Of PLNs
Jami Fowler-White, Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman, Jen Giffen
Presented By #SameHere Schools
A Personal Learning Network (PLN) is a group of colleagues, mentors, and professionals that you connect with to enhance your learning and take charge of your own professional development. A good PLN empowers its members to become the best educators possible, both in-and-out of the classroom, which starts with one's own mental health and wellness. Learn how these educators developed their global PLN's and how they continue to support their communities.
Watch Now - MAY17
L.I.F.E. Saver
#SameHere Schools
In school we all learn “Stop, Drop, and Roll” for fire safety – to be preventative, at a young age. Despite the fact that many more of us have suicidal thoughts than will ever catch on fire, we traditionally have never had a formal safety plan taught in schools as to what steps we should follow if suicidal thoughts arise. Now, with this “L.I.F.E. Saver” tool, every student, teacher and administrator in the world can implement a simple safety plan.
Start Series - MAY17
Creative Outlets for Educator Wellness
Allyson Apsey, Ross Romano, Nadine Wilches
Presented By #SameHere Schools
In this panel, Allyson Apsey (@AllysonApsey), Ross Romano (@RossBRomano), and Nadine Wilches (@mindtheclass) discuss new, “outside-the-box,” and surprising approaches to educator wellness. They discuss the wellness goals mental health teams and school leadership set, and the strategies to achieve those goals.
Watch Now - MAY18
Gym For Our Brains
Genein Letford, Dr. Andrew Pleener, Jillian Dubois
Presented By #SameHere Schools
As a society, how do we become proactive instead of reactive when it comes to our mental health and wellness? In this expert panel of educators and practitioners, we discuss positive lifestyle choices that prioritize our mental health in the same light as our physical health.
Watch Now - MAY19
Abandoning Social Media
Belouga
81% of teens use social media. With more studies taking place on their daily usage than ever before, researchers are finding a direct connection to negative feelings and mental health. Deep-Dive to discover how social media usage is connected to our mental and physical wellbeing.
Start Series - MAY19
Why Teens & Kids Love Gaming?
Eugenia Tamez, Nicolás Crescenzi, Javier Lombardi
Presented By The Digital Citizenship Institute
A session, broadcasted in Spanish, is about the importance of playing games and video games for social development. Games have 3 essential functions for our development: entertain, learn and socialize.
Watch Now - MAY20
Post Pandemic Learning
Salma Taha, Evin Schwartz, Katei McNamara
Presented By Belouga
The pandemic has changed education forever. But is this for the better or worse? Join this global panel as they share insights into a post pandemic education.
Watch Now - MAY21
Carving Joy
Reel Inspired Media
Carving Joy, a short documentary, tells the story of Colorado artist Scott Harrison. As a 17-year-old, Scott didn’t want to be in the military, but he wanted to do right by the country he loved. Deployed to one of the most hostile military outposts in the country, Con Thien, “the Hill of Angels,” he drowns out the constant incoming attacks with a small music box and a vision of a spinning carousel in a mountain meadow. Returning home, Scott relies on his military training in how to escape and evade enemies to deal with his PTSD. As a form of self-healing, he begins carving wooden animals for a junked carousel and brings his visions during the war to reality.
Start Series - MAY21
Mente Sana, Ambiente Laboral Sano
Eugenia Tamez, Daniel Vásquez
Presented By The Digital Citizenship Institute
En esta sesión, Daniel nos compartirá 10 elementos que fomentan la salud mental en el trabajo... y en casa.
Watch Now - MAY22
What Your Dreams Say About You
Belouga
Do you frequently have dreams about certain themes or experiences, and wonder if the dream symbols mean something? Have you ever dreamed about being chased? How about taking an exam or about the past? Although there is no scientific evidence to prove that dreams hold special meaning, dreams have been studied to promote better self-awareness and to help us understand what's bothering us in our everyday lives. Deep-Dive to discover 5 common dream meanings you must know about.
Start Series - MAY23
What Is An SEL Hero?
Rachel Tomlinson, Eric Kussin, Rachelle Dene Poth
Presented By #SameHere Schools
Social Emotional Learning helps students of all ages to better comprehend their emotions, to feel those emotions fully, and demonstrate empathy for others. Using these behaviors, learners are able to make positive decisions and relationships with those around them. But to start, they need people guiding them on their process and empowering them to become their best self. We call these people SEL Heroes.
Watch Now - MAY24
How To Cope With Anxiety
Starr Sackstein, Ian Landy, Stephen Jurgella
Presented By #SameHere Schools
Anxious feelings are normal and expected in children, teens, and adults, especially as of late when returning to an in-person learning environment. Join this expert panel of educators and industry leaders as they discuss coping mechanisms for anxiety.
Watch Now - MAY25
Venture Out
Spruce Tone Films
Venture Out is a story of overcoming odds, the power of resilience, and ultimately, the ever- lasting effects of LGBTQ community building. The Venture Out Project, founded by Perry Cohen, is a nonprofit organization that brings LGBTQ folks together outdoors. In sharing Perry’s story, and hearing from the other Venture Out Project participants, we get a glimpse into the healing qualities of nature and life-saving community bonds that are being forged as a result of Perry’s work.
Start Series - MAY25
Eco-Media & Reconnecting With Nature
Eugenia Tamez, Jarvis Smith, Marialice Curran, Steve Sostak, Ivy Yan
Presented By The Digital Citizenship Institute
As we've been spending more time online at school, play, and work, this global panel encourages us to unplug and reconnect with nature.
Watch Now - MAY26
Surfing Ecotourism
Bodhi Surf + Yoga
Grab your bathing suit and surfboard, we're heading to Costa Rica to explore the Bodhi Surf + Yoga resort. This is no ordinary resort, it's an eco-friendly resort, putting as much focus into their community and environment as their own business.
Start Series - MAY26
The Impact Of Stress On Learning, Teaching, and Well-Being
Marisa Jackson, Matt Dewar, Rae Hughart
Presented By #SameHere Schools
Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. However, an excessive amount of stress without the proper coping mechanisms can be disastrous. This has been the case over the past few years, with all stakeholders in education feeling the effects. Tune in to learn how stress can be countered within the classroom and community.
Watch Now - MAY27
This Rock Might Just Save The World
MyGreenPod
Everybody needs to get more aligned with nature. Nature is good for us – yet for many, our communities have put some serious limits on our access to the outdoors. Deep-Dive to discover how the simplest forms of nature are giving us the biggest rewards.
Start Series - MAY28
The Human Microbiome
TKS- The Knowledge Society
Microbes are tiny living things that are found all around us and are too small to be seen by the naked eye. They live in water, soil, and in the air. Some microbes make us sick, others are important for our health. The most common types are bacteria, viruses and fungi. But did you know, microbes can actual impact our mental health as well?
Start Series - MAY29
Cultural Shifts Starting With SEL
Dr. Erik Youngman, Ilene Winokur, JaVonda Tucker
Presented By #SameHere Schools
When a new person, group, product or idea becomes accepted as solution in the community, then a cultural shift has occurred. More than ever, this applies to learning environments and how we look at mental health and wellness. Tune in as our panelists discuss strategies and personal experiences relating to cultural shifts within their own communities that start with SEL.
Watch Now - MAY30
Developing Engaged Learners With SEL
Julie Bennett, Kristina MacBury, Karl Cross
Presented By #SameHere Schools
An engaged learner is not just a student who raises their hand and answers a question, but one who is actively participating and applying the learning outcomes. They are hungry for information and passionate about mastery of the material provided. Tune in to learn how this global panel of educators uses SEL to develop engaged learners within their schools.
Watch Now - MAY31
Mindful Exercises
Lindsay Titus, Tia Luker-Putra, Tre Gammage
Presented By Belouga
Being mindful means paying attention to the present moment, exactly as it is. Like any skill or practice, being mindful of your surroundings in the moment actually takes work. Join this expert panel of educators as they discuss mindful exercises to activate all of your senses to become alive and focused on the present moment.
Watch Now
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