Managing Mental Health and Behavior in the K-8 Classroom
with Krislyn Li Conklin, MA and Kaila Sugiyama, MA, LMFT
Episode 15, Season 3 | February 22, 2023
Show Notes
Today’s episode was developed in response to a request from our partners at Palo Alto Unified School District…and while it’s great for all listeners, is intended especially for teachers!
Increasingly, educators are being asked to manage not just the academic and social-emotional wellbeing of their students, but also address mental health challenges and learning differences in the classroom. We know it’s not possible to do it all, but today’s podcast episode shares some structures and strategies to support struggling students and promote a safe, positive learning environment for all. In addition to tips and takeaways, CHC’s Esther B. Clark (EBC) Schools staff Krislyn Li Conklin, MA and Kaila Sugiyama, MA, LMFT, remind teachers that “recognizing your own humanity in all of this is the most important.”
Guest Info
Krislyn Li Conklin, MA
Teacher at CHC’s Esther B. Clark (EBC) Schools
Krislyn studied at San Jose State University for both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Art degrees. She is a licensed education specialist under the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. She has loved helping her students learn and grow at EBC school since 2018.
Kaila Sugiyama, MA, LMFT
Classroom Clinician at CHC’s Esther B. Clark (EBC) Schools
A Bay Area native, Kaila has been working with individuals and their families in the mental health setting for the last seven years. Prior to her work at EBC, Kaila was a counseling associate for a local school district providing individual, group and family therapy for students K-8. It is her firm belief that every individual has the potential for growth, change and success.
Resources
Visit Sand Hill School
Visit Esther B. Clark Schools
Learn about CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services
Learn about CHC’s Evaluations
Articles
Common Mental Health Conditions—What to Look For
What Educators Should Know About Mental Health
9 Essential Mental Health Supports for School-Based Programs
What’s the Role of Teachers in Supporting Student Mental Health?
Web Resources
30 Days Of Mental Health Lessons Library
A Trusted Space: Professional Learning and Curriculum for California Educators
