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Self-Care Strategies

Resources are available to staff and students:

If at any time you are feeling overwhelmed, there is free support for SD 72 employees available through:

  • LifeSpeak program:
    • https://sdbc.lifespeak.com
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program through Upper Island Counselling: 1-250-287-2266; 1-866-789-2266; info@uics.com
  • co-teaching and planning options are available through the Indigenous education department to support teachers who are beginning their journey with this work


Resources for students:

  • Foundry at Foundry Campbell River (250-286-0611) or online at: https://foundrybc.ca/virtual.
  • Resources may also be available for Indigenous students through their bands or Laichwiltach Family Life Services (250-286-3430).
  • Remind students that they can also connect with an Indigenous Youth Worker, Youth Worker, or Counsellor.


Self-Care Strategies

Self-Care Strategies (Healing and wellness resources | Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (ubc.ca))

If at any point you feel overwhelmed, or otherwise unable or uninterested in engaging, feel free to take a break with a friend or by yourself. Taking time out is an important coping strategy. 

You know yourself and your needs best. It is okay to take time and space to meet those needs, and to be supported in doing so:

  • Make a cup of tea. 
  • Eat something. 
  • Try moving around.
  • Go for a short walk. Try going outside if weather permits.
  • What are your senses telling you about your surroundings? Identify colours, sounds, or smells in the room.
  • Try closing your eyes and taking deep, slow breaths.
  • Make a list of things that make you feel strong and safe. Keep the list to reference and add to.

Hope For Wellness

  • Phone and chat counselling is available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut on request
  • Counselling available in French and English


The Crisis Centre

The Crisis Centre of BC is dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals, organizations, and communities.

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