At Elko County School District, we believe our individual health and collective wellness are essential to our success. The health and wellness of our students and staff is an identified pillar for the actions we chose in our plan to positively impact the learning of all ECSD students (Strategic Plan 2023-2026).
ECSD is excited to offer EXCLUSIVE access to ParentGuidance.org for our families and staff! This partnership gives you FREE and unlimited access to:
Parent and Staff Coaching
Ask a Therapist-LIVE
The Mental Health Series Platform (live webinars Monday-Thursday)
In addition to these exclusive resources, the ParentGuidance.org website also provides tools like On-Demand Courses.
Below is this month's calendar, with dates and topics for the Mental Health Series and Ask a Therapist LIVE.
“Some parents feel parental shame and think they have let their children down. It takes courage to reach out for help, and our coaches want to connect with you.”
Clinical Director, Dr. Kevin Skinner
ParentGuidance.org
It takes a village…we’ve all heard that expression about what it takes to raise and guide a child. But what is in place to help parents with the difficult situations and tough conversations?
Elko County School District is providing a new parent coaching service through our partners at ParentGuidance.org. This confidential service is free for ECSD families. This service is not limited to one parent or household. Multiple parents and/or guardians have access to parent coaching.
Get Started TODAY: go to ParentGuidance.org, “Parent Coaching” and select "Get Started" to enroll.
For more information about the coaching process, click the links below:
The Mental Health Series Platform offers parents unlimited access to DAILY live sessions, recordings, and key takeaways on topics relevant to issues facing today’s youth. Expert facilitators lead every session and provide ongoing support as needed.
Tune in Monday through Thursday at 4 PM or 6 PM Pacific Time.
Printable Calendars
Below is a Tool-Box or summary of each of these supports in-place, including but not limited to ECSD professional staff, on-site partner agencies and organizations, as well as telehealth and counseling services available to all enrolled students and employees, and emergency contacts at local, state and national levels.
Are you worried about your child?
ParentGuidance.org is an online service by licensed therapists that provides over 50 specialized on-demand courses in the privacy of your own home! Course topics range from Why Our Children Self-Harm and How Parents Can Help, De-Escalating Cycles of Conflict, Helping Your Child When They’re Bullied, and many more! Once on their website, navigate to On-Demand Courses at the top of the page, and choose your course!
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
My Life is Worth Living™ is the first animated series that models the human connection shown to be protective against suicide. The series tells stories of characters who face some of the most difficult issues that young people deal with and shows their evolution in the key decision: that life is worth living.
