School Psychological Services Unit

13/09/2021

Good morning Bahamas, this week we’ll start our two week long series focusing on, Resiliency: Learning to Cope Through Adversity.

What is resiliency?
•Resiliency is having the ability to recover quickly/ bounce back from a difficult situation.

For example, a student making a major mistake on their Glat/ BJC or BGCSE National exam. Resiliency in this situation will take the form of:
•The child being compassionate to themselves
•Redirecting their unhealthy thoughts of not being smart enough to being more healthy “I made a mistake and I’ll do better next time and I need to be better prepared for my exams.”
•Revist study strategies and prepare more for the exams .

How to build resiliency in students?
•Speak positively to them
•Give them the opportunity and space to process their thoughts, emotions and behaviors
•Encourage them to leave self care

Each day come back for more tips on building resiliency in kids!

Remember, we’re all in this together!

01/09/2021

27/08/2021

Hey guys! We know that we’ve been dormant for a while 😅, but let’s start this new 2021/2022 school year strong! We’ve been getting a lot of concerns on helping kids cope with anxiety so here are a few tips. Let’s us know in the comments what you’ve tried with your kids in the past.

21/06/2021

It’s Monday! ✨

Below are some helpful tips in building confidence in children! Have you used any in the past? If so, let us know in the comments. Remember, we’re all in this together!

03/05/2021

No child should ever go unnoticed! During mental health awareness month, let’s not only focus on our well beings but also on the social- emotional welling being of our children. Children’s mental health is health too!

07/04/2021

Support Autism Awareness ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎

27/03/2021

Let’s always remember that kids are sponges and they learn what they see. Let’s model healthy and positive behaviors for them to emulate.

08/03/2021

Happy International Woman’s Day! Meet Ms. Taylor, one of our newest School Psychologist.

“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” - Proverbs 31: 25

Ms. Taylor, we thank you for your all that you do within the department, and today we celebrate you.

08/03/2021

Happy International Woman’s Day. Meet Mrs. Deveaux, the Assistant Supervisor in The School Psychological Services Unit.

“You are beautiful and wonderfully made. You are able to stand strong and be victorious in everything you do.” - Antoniette Deveaux

Your hard work and dedication is outstanding Mrs. Deveaux and today we celebrate you.

08/03/2021

Happy International Woman’s Day! This is Mrs. Brown, another one of our School Psychologist.

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela

Thank you for your continued dedication Mrs. Brown, today we celebrate you.

08/03/2021

Happy International Woman’s Day! Meet another School Psychologist, Mrs. Smith.

“A rose by any other name is still a rose.” -Unknown

You are amazing Mrs. Smith and today we celebrate you.