Episode Six: Mental Health in the International School Setting
I had the privilege of working with Michele Curley for a couple of years in Dhaka. She served as the Middle School Dean of Students and a French teacher. More than that, she was someone that I knew that I could go to for any issue that I was dealing with. I truly felt like Michele would be able to hear me when I share about any issue that I might be dealing with, professional or personal. I think it is extremely valuable to have these people in our lives. Michele discusses how she has developed as a Mental Health First Aid Attendant, and she also outlines how faculty can support students and each other during difficult times.
Michele Curley
American Community School of Abu Dhabi
World Language Teacher
Mental Health First Aid Attendant
Resources
From: The Culture Blend
A few things Michele is/has been reading
The Gift of Failure - How to step back and let your child succeed
The Stressed Years of Their Lives: Helping Your Kid Survive and Thrive During Their College Years
At What Cost? Defending Adolescent Development in Fiercely Competitive Schools
I Don't Want To Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression
Dropout - How School is Failing Our Kids (And What We Can Do About It)