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The document discusses relational developmental thinking for schools, emphasizing the importance of addressing emotional needs alongside academic readiness. It highlights the prevalence of mental health issues in youth and the inadequacy of current services. It also poses reflective questions about belonging, behavior change, and emotional development in education.
What if? intro
- 1. WHAT IF? Relational Developmental thinking for schools (applied Attachment theory) Devon Wolfe linkedin.com/in/devon-wolfe- 44129a26/
- 2. Relational-Developmental Approach for Schools BEHAVIOUR Wanting attention Wanting control Wanting to escape Wanting a tangible object “Behavior Code” (Minahan & Rappaport, 2012) EMOTIONS Reactive Impulsive Immature Emotions drive our attention, actions, and thinking 2 INTRO
- 3. What if? (Canadian Mental Health Association, 2016) 70% of MH issues begin in childhood or teen years 80% of children with MH issues will not receive services Right now 1.3M Canadian youth have mood disorders or addictions In 2016/900 and in 2017/1300 illicit drug overdose deaths in BC alone 3 INTRO
- 4. What if we had a framework? 4 Reading & Math readiness but also EMOTIONAL READINESS Skill development but also EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Core competencies but also CORE EMOTIONS “Walking Wounded” are emotionally immature, reactive, disorganized, volatile, worried, anxious, depressed, disconnected… INTRO
- 5. We will care what you know when we know that you care! 5 First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework 2014 Trust, hope, belonging Trauma informed Culture as intervention model I Belong Here 2008 Medicine Wheel South Emotional needs School attachment INTRO
- 6. What if… 1. What if belongingness is misunderstood? 2. What if we are too focused on changing child behavior? 3. What if children have unmet emotional needs? 4. What if we are undermining emotional development? 6 INTRO
- 7. References INTRO7 Assembly of First Nations (2014). First Nations Mental Health Continuum Framework. Retrieved from http://health.afn.ca Minahan, J. & Rappaport, N. (2012). The behavior code: A practical guide to understanding and teaching the most challenging students. Cambridge, MS: Harvard Education Press. Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, (2008). I belong here: A framework to promote the healthy development of urban aboriginal children 6-12 years.