School-Based Services
At Changing Tides, we are committed to supporting your school community through tailored programs and expert support. Our comprehensive services are designed to promote resilience and mental wellness, enhance school culture, and foster success for students and staff alike. Changing Tides has long-standing relationships with local schools and provides services that empower your educators and support your students' well-being.
Our interactive workshops are created in cooperation with school leadership and educators to address your school's unique needs, and content is designed to support schools in navigating the evolving educational landscape. We focus on building skills and providing resources in areas such as trauma and its impact on learning, self-regulation, resilience, classroom management, and positive school culture. Our collaborative approach ensures each workshop is tailored to the specific environment and community challenges of your school.
Content Tailored to Schools
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Needs assessment meetings with administration.
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Focus groups with educators for direct feedback.
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Customized sessions based on building-specific challenges and suggestions.
Benefits
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Increased knowledge and skills.
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Improved overall wellness of staff and students.
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Supports successful student outcomes.
Sample Topics
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Trauma and its impact on learning.
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Self-regulation in students and educators.
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Trauma-Informed, effective classroom management and interventions.
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Building resilience tools for students, staff, and school communities.
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Promoting a positive school culture.
Our consultation services assist in tackling diverse challenges within your school setting. Trauma-informed consultations for schools provide essential support to create a safe and supportive environment for both teachers and students. By understanding the impact of adversity and trauma, these consultations help educators implement strategies that promote emotional wellness, build resilience, and foster social-emotional development. As a result, students are better equipped to succeed academically and develop healthy, trusting relationships, while teachers gain tools to support their students effectively and manage stress. Ultimately, trauma-informed approaches cultivate a resilient school community where everyone can thrive and grow.
Building & School Culture
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Develop comprehensive strategies to foster a positive, inclusive, and safe environment within the school community.
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This includes promoting respectful and supportive relationships among students, staff, and families, and encouraging a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
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​The goal is to cultivate a school culture where every individual feels valued, empowered, and motivated to succeed academically and personally.
Student, Educator, & Classroom Needs
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Targeted and personalized support tailored to the unique needs of individual students and educators to improve classroom interventions and promote emotional well-being.
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Assessment of specific student strengths and challenges to develop customized strategies that enhance learning outcomes and behavioral responses.
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Support may include professional development, coaching, or resources to implement effective instructional practices and classroom management techniques.
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​The aim is to create a supportive environment where students feel safe, motivated, and capable of overcoming obstacles, while educators feel equipped and empowered to meet diverse classroom needs efficiently and compassionately.
Crisis Debriefings
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Provide immediate and specialized trauma support following school crises to assist staff and students in processing their experiences and beginning the healing process.
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This includes facilitating structured debriefing sessions led by trained mental health professionals or counselors to help individuals express their emotions, gain clarity, and reduce feelings of anxiety or distress.
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Support focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their reactions, ask questions, and receive reassurance.
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​The overall goal is to minimize trauma’s impact, foster a sense of safety and stability, and support the well-being of the entire school community during challenging times.
We bring mental health services directly into your school, removing barriers to access. Our therapists provide sessions in the familiar environment of the classroom, encouraging engagement and comfort. School-based therapeutic services also encourage collaboration between families, schools, and therapists, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive approach to each child's mental health needs. These services aim to promote emotional well-being, support behavioral growth and academic success, and foster a nurturing school community.
Convenient Access
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Therapy sessions held within the school environment reduce barriers to engagement.
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By bringing professional therapeutic support directly into the school setting, we make it easier for children to access the help they need.
Holistic Support
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Treatment occurs in the child's familiar surroundings, promoting comfort and trust.
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Services address challenges experienced by students in the school, home, and community settings.
Collaborative Approach
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We work closely with families, school staff, and other resource providers to ensure comprehensive support tailored to each child's needs.