Michael Giffen
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Retired Superintendent of Education and Well-being - Simcoe County DSB, Implementation Support Coach - School Mental Health Ontario
Joined October 2012
RT @SMHO_SMSO: May 6-12 is Child and Youth Care Week in Ontario. Child and youth care practitioners are key to building community in school….
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: A break can be one of the best ways to clear your mind and avoid feeling overwhelmed. We hope you take some time to pause an….
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: A reminder! Next week, we are delighted to host Dr. Niigaan Sinclair as the first guest speaker at the Indigenous Learning C….
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: Wishing students & staff starting back today a fabulous day! To help educators #StartWell, we have 5 ready-to-use activities….
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This resource is designed to help educators transition back to school and start the school day in a good way. Five days of ready-to-use learning activities are included to promote connection and...
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: Mentally healthy schools cultivate communities that centre empathy & respect for one another. Here are some tips to help stu….
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As an educator, you won’t be able to take away the stressors your students feel, but you may be able to help to minimize their impact. You can also remind students about strategies that can help them...
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: Last fall we introduced the Identity-Affirming School MH Frame. We continue to intentionally engage with many of you and hav….
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Background Schools are well placed to work alongside the community and healthcare settings to support the unique mental health needs of every student in Ontario. The system of care varies across the...
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: Drumroll please: Wayfinder for K-12 is here! 🙌.Haven’t heard about our Wayfinder tool? Take the guesswork out of mental heal….
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Honoured to be a member of the @SMHO_SMSO Team and happy to join our MH78 team today #mentalhealthishealth #attitudeofgratitude.
Today the MH78 team is at @YCDSB supporting central Ontario school boards with the implementation of the #mentalhealth literacy modules for grades 7 and 8!
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RT @SCDSB_Director: I am very proud to see the Progressive Pride flag raised at all @SCDSB_Schools. Our support for students, staff & commu….
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: Our latest lesson plan on how to manage test and exam stress - in action! .Amazing @SCDSB_MHWB 👏.
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: The SMH-ON Student and Parent/Caregiver Engagement Team is looking for school and board staff members to join us in developi….
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Time spent outdoors can reduce stress and improve mental health and well-being. In honour of #EarthDay this weekend, the team at SMH-ON hopes you're able to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: This week we are excited to meet with Mental Health Leadership Teams, exploring components of an effective school mental hea….
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: Are you a manager of student support staff in an Ontario school board interested in an opportunity to network, and learn tog….
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A very moving experience . last I was there myself with @SCDSB_Schools.
Very proud to represent @SCDSB_Schools at the annual Vimy Ridge Day Ceremony with @GjacobsG and Principal Lalonde of @NPSSnews . Thunder rolled, lightning cracked and rain came down in torrents. Authentic trench experience. Moving and thought provoking.
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Taking time to enjoy the great outdoors and finding our calm #MentalHealthMatters @SMHO_SMSO #attitudeofgratitude #lovewherewelive
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: When we put the voices and perspectives of those most marginalized and oppressed at the centre of our work to advance mental….
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Coming Soon: Centring Black and Indigenous perspectives is fundamental to identity-affirming school mental health. This resource is being updated to further help school boards engage in practices to...
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RT @SMHO_SMSO: Looking to stay up to date with the latest supports from SMH-ON? Joining our email list is a great way to make sure you don'….
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Find evidence-informed resources and information to support student mental health
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Art imitates life. A treasured work of art by a dear and cherished family friend is now proudly displayed in our home at Harvest Glen … This evening, we are reminded of the beauty of every sunset and what each new day will bring. My favourite tree on the farm. Finding my calm
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