These resources are designed to educate and support families as they address mental health at home, in school, and out of school. Help build an environment that supports the well-being of your children and teens, including those experiencing mental health challenges.
FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Whether you are a parent, guardian or school professional, you can access these free resources below.
Schools and Community-Based Organizations: Host your own workshop by creating a free Resource Portal account with ready-to-use slideshows, facilitators guides, and handouts, which complement the Classroom Education program for grades 4-6 and out-of-school resources. Free implementation support is available by emailing Erika’s Lighthouse at info@erikaslighthouse.org.
Parents/guardians: Watch this short video. It will give you an opportunity to learn more about mental health in adolescents and help prepare you for discussion at home.
Schools: Host your own workshop by creating a free Resource Portal account with these ready-to-use slideshows, facilitators guides, and handouts, which complement the Classroom Education programs for grades 6-12. Free implementation support is available by emailing Erika’s Lighthouse at info@erikaslighthouse.org.
Parents/guardians: Watch this short video. It will give you an opportunity to learn more about mental health and depression in adolescents and help prepare you for discussion at home.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES
- Family Workbook Bookmark (English & Spanish)
- Good Mental Health Plan English | Spanish
- Building Resiliency English | Spanish
- Resiliency, Hopefulness & Happiness English | Spanish
- At-Risk Populations English | Spanish
- Trusted Adults Worksheet English | Spanish
- Let’s Talk. A Conversation Guide for Families English | Spanish
- Taking Note of Your Concerns English | Spanish
- Criteria for Diagnosing Depression English | Spanish
- Criteria for Diagnosing Anxiety English | Spanish
- Sharing Information with Family/Caregivers English | Spanish
- Sharing Information with Older Siblings English | Spanish
- Sharing Information with Younger Siblings English | Spanish
AWARENESS INTO ACTION ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES
- Mental Health Bingo English | Spanish
- Simple Ways to Boost Your Mental Health English | Spanish
- Deep Breathing Techniques English | Spanish
- Family Conversation Journal English | Spanish
- Circle of Control English | Spanish
- 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Techniques English | Spanish
- Kindness Flowers English | Spanish
- Mindfulness Jars English | Spanish
- Word Breathing English | Spanish
- How do you feel today? English | Spanish
- Good Mental Health Week English | Spanish
- Feelings Thermometer English | Spanish