First Former Buddy Club President

     [Image Description: Paper cut-out letters that form 7 affirmations taped to a blue tile wall with white creases. Each affirmation is light pink or dark green with the colors in a pattern. "IT IS OK TO BE DIFFERENT" is in light pink letters. "LOVE YOURSELF FOR WHO YOU ARE" is in dark green letters. "CHOOSE KINDNESS" is in light pink letters. "YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS" is in dark green letters. "ALL FEELINGS ARE OK" is in light pink letters. "IT IS OK TO ASK FOR HELP" is in dark green letters. "LEARN NEW THINGS" is in light pink letters. ] DISCLAIMER: All of the following student's names mentioned in the success stories this blog post have been changed to pseudonyms to protect their identities. As part of my professional philosophy as a teacher and my past six years of teaching, I have observed that stating affirmations to students can have a strong positive impact on their mental health. Affirmations can be a g

[Image Description: "CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES IS THE GREATEST UNADDRESSED PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT OF OUR TIME. -ROBERT BLOCK, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS" is in center-aligned white letters on a long black letter board with beige wooden bordering standing on a black display stand on a flowered tablecloth on a white bureau. The image also has a black and white filter. ] CONTENT WARNING:  I would like to mention that I am not a medical doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist and I am sharing this content for educational purposes only. Social media should never be used as a substitute for mental nor medical health care. If you suspect that you or loved one needs any professional help for mental health, it is okay to get help, and I highly recommend seeking help from a medical doctor, psychologist, therapist, and/or other professional who is qualified to do so. TRIGGER WARNING:  If you are affected by childhood trauma, this blo