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Terms of Use
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PLEASE READ SECTIONS VII-X BELOW REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN ANY DISPUTE INVOLVING ROGERS, THESE TERMS OF USE, OR OUR PRIVACY POLICY, INCLUDING A WAIVER TO BRING ANY CLAIM UNDER A CLASS ACTION OR TO HAVE A TRIAL BY JURY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE OR USE OUR SERVICES. These Terms of Use are a legal agreement between You (as defined below) and Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Rogers Behavioral Health and its affiliates, on behalf of the WISE coalition (collectively, “Rogers”) and govern Your use and access to the Website (as defined below). The website (https://eliminatestigma.org) and services provided through the website or other electronic means (collectively, the “Website”) are operated by Rogers (“We, “Us” or “Our”). You (“You” or “Your”) have a limited right to access and use the Website for Your noncommercial, personal use and information only, if You agree to and comply with these Terms of Use. By using the Website, You agree to the Terms of Use. If You are not willing or able to be bound by these terms and conditions, You may not access or use the Website. Note: These Terms of Use specifically relate to our Website. Note that personal information that is collected on the Website and through our services is collected and handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. In addition, You may be required to acknowledge Your consent to these Terms of Use to navigate to certain pages of Our Website or to complete some transactions. You must be 18 years of age or older to access or use the Website. THIS WEBSITE IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. ANY MEDICAL OR HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TALK TO YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER REGARDING YOUR SPECIFIC MEDICAL NEEDS AND FOR ANY DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT. All use of this Website must comply with all applicable laws.  Further, this Website is intended for use in the United States only. Any use outside of the United States is at Your sole risk. You may not use this Website in violation of any export laws or data privacy or security laws.

I. MODIFICATION OF TERMS OF USE; CONTROL OF THE WEBSITE; TERMINATION

From time to time, Rogers may change these Terms of Use at its sole discretion and without prior notice. It is Your responsibility to regularly review these Terms of Use. If You do not agree with the revised Terms of Use, do not continue to use the Website. Accessing or using the Website means that You have accepted any changes to these Terms of Use. We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Website (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time. The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of these Terms of Use for all purposes. These Terms of Use are effective unless and until terminated by either You or Us. If in Our sole judgment You fail, or We suspect that You have failed to comply with any of these Terms of Use, We also may terminate these Terms of Use at any time without notice and You will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny You access to the Website (or any part thereof).

II. USE OF WEBSITE, WEBSITE CONTENT, AND ROGERS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

You understand and agree that the Website is provided “as-is” and that Rogers assumes no responsibility for the availability or functionality of the Website, or for the deletion, mis-delivery or failure to store any user communications or personalization settings. The Website includes a broad array of content and functionality. All user interfaces, software, and other information and content, or portion or combination thereof, provided and made available by or for Rogers in connection with the Website (“Website Content”) are to be used for only individual, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to use the Website for commercial purposes. We retain all of Our right, title and interest in and to Website Content. This includes, but is not limited to all copyrights, trademarks, patents, derivative works, moral rights, trade secrets, and proprietary information in all content that appears on the Website (other than the content of our third-party business partners who have permission to appear on the Website), and in all software that We develop in connection with the Website. Nothing on the Website shall be construed as granting any license or right to use any image, trademark, service mark or logo. Downloading, copying or printing individual pages and/or parts of the Website is allowed for personal, non-commercial use only, and will not transfer title to any software or material on the Website to You. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Website without express written permission by Us. Rogers grants You a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sub-licensable right to access and make personal use of the Website. Explicit attribution to Rogers must be made in the event that Website Content, or any part thereof, is reproduced in any form, written or electronic. Furthermore, any reproduction, re-publication or distribution of this material requires the express consent of Rogers.

III. ACCEPTABLE USE

By using the Website, posting information in or otherwise using any communications service, or other interactive service that may be available to You on or through the Website, You view all materials at Your own risk. You also acknowledge and agree to not directly or indirectly:
  • publish content or otherwise post information that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, deceptive, fraudulent, invasive of another’s privacy, tortious, contains explicit or graphic descriptions or accounts of sexual acts or language or otherwise harasses an individual or group of individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability or national origin;
  • post medical advice;
  • impersonate any person or entity or otherwise misrepresent Your affiliation with a person or entity in connection with Your use of the Website;
  • use or access the Website (i) from a jurisdiction where such use or access is not authorized, (ii) for any illegal purpose, or (iii) in violation of any local, state, national, or international law;
  • reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, modify, or translate any software or other components of the Website;
  • distribute viruses or other harmful computer code through the Website;
  • use scrapers, robots, or other data gathering devices not provided by Rogers on or through the Website;
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, other accounts, computer systems or networks connected to the Website, through hacking, password mining or any other means;
  • remove or modify any proprietary notice, copyright notice, or trademark legend, author attribution, or other notice placed on or contained within any of the Website or Website Content or attempt to disable, bypass, modify, defeat, or otherwise circumvent any digital rights management or security system used as part of the Website or Website Content;
  • upload to the Website the personal information of others that You are not authorized to provide or using the Website to collect or track the personal information of others;
  • provide any content, data or information to Rogers that contains viruses or malicious code or is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy or right of publicity, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable;
  • use the Website or Website Content in a way that suggests You are a representative of Rogers;
  • use the Website or Website Content as a platform for external applications, or to develop applications, services, websites, or any other functionalities that leverage the Website or Website Content;
  • infringe or misappropriate the intellectual property, proprietary or privacy rights of any third party;
  • interfere with or disrupt the proper functioning of the Website or Website Content, Rogers’ or any third party’s systems used to host the Website, or other equipment or networks used to provide the Website or Website Content;
  • communicate the Website Content to the public, provide or make available any links, hypertext (Universal Resource Locator (URL) address) or otherwise grant access (other than a “bookmark” from a web browser) to the Website, or any part thereof;
  • circumvent the security of the Website or any host, network, or account related thereto;
  • use any application programming interface to access the Website or Website Content;
  • fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the unauthorized license, access, sale, transfer, lease, transmission, distribution, or other disclosure of the Website or Website Content;
  • cause damage to Rogers’ business, reputation, employees, members, facilities, or to any other person or legal entity;
  • otherwise use the Website or Website Content in any manner that exceeds the scope of use granted above; or
  • attempt to do any of the acts described in this section, or assist or permit any person in engaging in any of the acts described in this section.
At any time, Rogers may disclose information to satisfy applicable laws or regulations. Rogers reserves the right to remove any content You post and monitor or terminate Your use of the Website with or without notice at any time and for any reason. Any use which violates these Terms of Use, gives Rogers the right (without notice or liability) to revoke the aforementioned license or to refuse, restrict, terminate or discontinue Your access to the Website or Website Content (or any portions, components, or features thereof). We shall not be liable to You or to any third-party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Website. Content (or any portions, components, or features thereof). We shall not be liable to You or to any third-party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Website.

IV. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND THIRD-PARTY PAGES HAVE DIFFERENT TERMS OF USE AND POLICIES

The Website may produce automated search results or otherwise link You to other websites on the Internet (“Linked Sites”). These other Linked Sites are not under the control of Rogers, and You acknowledge that Rogers is not responsible for the accuracy, content, privacy policies, products, services, legality, reliability, viewpoint, currency, copyright compliance, decency or any other aspect of the content of such Linked Sites. The inclusion of such a link does not imply endorsement of the Linked Site by Rogers or any association with its operators. Except for information, products, services or merchandise clearly identified as being supplied by Rogers, Rogers does not operate, control, supply, endorse, warrant or guarantee any information, products, services or merchandise available on this Linked Site or through the Internet generally in any way. Rogers expressly disclaims any liability for direct, consequential, or incidental damages arising from the products, services, advertisements, actions or website content of these and any other third parties, and You waive any claims against Rogers for damages arising from such transactions or Your reliance upon statements contained therein. It is important to understand that when You access or use these other websites, the terms governing Your use of other websites may be different from these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. If You visit another website, Your use of such websites and Your associated rights and obligations are governed by the separate terms of use and privacy policies, if any, of those websites. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party websites, services, and products should be directed to the third party.

V. MEDICAL MATERIALS DISCLAIMER – THE MATERIALS ON THE WEBSITE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE FROM YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

UNLESS EXPRESSLY STATED OTHERWISE, NOTHING CONTAINED IN OR PROVIDED THROUGH THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ALL MATERIALS, IS OR IS INTENDED TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT, OR TO BE RELIED ON AS AN ENDORSEMENT BY ROGERS OF THE MATERIALS. THE WEBSITE  SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PLACE OF A VISIT, CALL, CONSULTATION OR THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. YOU SHOULD NEVER DISREGARD MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY IN SEEKING IT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ, VIEWED, OR HEARD VIA THE WEBSITE. IF YOU ARE HAVING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL EMERGENCY PERSONNEL (911) TO GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

VI. ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE

Although Rogers attempts to provide accurate information, we are not responsible if information made available on the Website is not accurate, complete or current. The material on the Website is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on the Website is at Your own risk. The Website may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for Your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of the Website at any time, but We have no obligation to update any information on the Website. You agree that it is Your responsibility to monitor changes to the Website.

VII. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE WEBSITE, WEBSITE CONTENT, AND ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE USING THIS WEBSITE AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE DO NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE INTEGRITY, SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS AND/OR ACCURACY OF THE WEBSITE, WEBSITE CONTENT, AND THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE FOR ANY PURPOSE, THAT USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR BUGS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WEBSITE, WEBSITE CONTENT, AND ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ON AN “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

VIII. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, under no circumstances shall ROGERS, its DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, agents, subsidiaries, CONTRACTORS, INTERNS, SUPPLIERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS or its licensors be liable for any INJURY, LOSS, CLAIM, OR ANY direct, indirect, punitive, exemplary, incidental, special, or consequential damages, fees, fines, penalties, loss of revenue or business or liabilities that result from the use of, or inability to use, the Website, or which arise from sites accessed through the Website, and/or WEBSITE content or information OR SERVICES provided on or through the Website INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY WEBSITE CONTENT, OR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT (OR SERVICE) POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITE, WHETHER UNDER A THEORY OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, MALPRACTICE OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ROGERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT ROGERS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO OFFER THE WEBSITE IF THESE TERMS OF USE DID NOT INCLUDE THESE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVISIONS, AND YOU AGREE THAT THEY ARE REASONABLE. BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, IN SUCH STATES OR JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. IN NO EVENT SHALL ROGERS BE LIABLE, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY (CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) UNDER THESE TERMS OF USE OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). SUCH LIMITATION SHALL EXTEND TO ALL LIABILITY OR POTENTIAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR WRONGFUL DEATH. By using or accessing the Website, You acknowledge and agree that Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using the Website.

IX. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Us, Our affiliates, licensors, subsidiaries, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, employees, and service providers, and Our and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) Your violation of these Terms of Use, the documents they incorporate by reference, or any applicable law, (b) all claims pertaining to the Website or Your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, Your Submissions (as defined below), any use of the Website’s content, services and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use and/or Your use of any information obtained from the Website or that arise from or allege negligence, fraud, or intentional misconduct committed by You, (c) Your violation of the rights of a third party, (d) Your access to or use of the Website, and (e) any dispute or issue between You and any third party concerning the Website.

X. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION; ARBITRATION; CLASS ACTION AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER

EXCLUDING DISPUTES ADDRESSED THROUGH ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED BELOW, YOU AGREE TO SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COMPETENT STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN WAUKESHA COUNTY, WISCONSIN IN RELATION TO ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, OR DIFFERENCE ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OF USE, AND YOU AGREE TO WAIVE ANY RIGHT OF REMOVAL OR TRANSFER WHETHER DUE TO FORUM NON-CONVENIENS OR OTHER REASON. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer Transaction Act (UCITA) are expressly excluded from these Terms of Use. We are reachable via the contact information at the end of these Terms of Use to address any concerns You may have regarding Your use of Our Website, Website Content, or our services. The parties shall use their best efforts to settle any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement directly through consultation and good faith negotiations, which shall be a precondition to You initiating a lawsuit or arbitration against Us. Any matter or dispute relating in any way to Your use of the Website, Website Content, our services, or these Terms of Use, which is not so resolved shall be submitted to binding confidential arbitration as provided below. Excluding claims by Us for injunctive or other non-monetary relief, any claims related to Website, Website Content, or Our services and any dispute or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use, including without limitation, any and all disputes, claims (whether in tort, contract, statutory, or otherwise) or disagreements concerning the existence, breach, interpretation, application, or termination of these Terms of Use, shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration in accordance with the JAMS Inc. Streamlined Arbitration Rules & Procedures then in effect. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding on the parties. Judgment on any award(s) rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking immediate injunctive relief from any court of competent jurisdiction, and any such request shall not be deemed incompatible with the agreement to arbitrate or a waiver of the right to arbitrate. The parties undertake to keep confidential all awards in their arbitration, together with all confidential information, all materials in the proceedings created for the purpose of the arbitration and all other documents produced by the other party in the proceedings and not otherwise in the public domain, except to the extent that disclosure may be legally required of a party, necessary to protect or pursue a legal right, or to enforce or challenge an award in legal proceedings before a court or other judicial authority. The arbitration shall take place in Wisconsin or at the option of the party seeking relief, online, by telephone, via written submissions alone or in Your state of residence if requested, and be administered by JAMS; provided however, that in the event that five (5) or more individuals seek to initiate (or do initiate) arbitration proceedings against Us in a coordinated or related manner (e.g., coordination among plaintiffs or their counsel in regard to similar claims), then instead of such arbitrations being administered by JAMS, We may elect to consolidate such arbitrations before an arbitrator mutually agreed-upon by the parties (and terminate any pending administration by JAMS), (i) with such arbitrator being a retired federal or state judge and experienced with the subject matter of the arbitration, and (ii) except with respect to administration of the arbitration proceedings, the arbitrator shall follow JAMS Inc. Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING. IN ADDITION, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW AND EXCEPT FOR CONSOLIDATED ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED ABOVE, YOU AGREE THAT EACH PARTY TO A DISPUTE HEREUNDER MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. Unless both You and We agree (and for consolidated arbitration as provided above), no arbitrator or judge may consolidate more than one person’s claims or otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

XI. COMMENTS, FEEDBACK, BLOG POSTS, AND SUBMISSIONS

We do not claim ownership of any blog posts, materials and other information, such as feedback, suggestions, experiences, and ideas for new or improved services, that You provide to Us or post or upload to the Website (“Submissions”). By providing a Submission, You grant Rogers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license, with the right to sublicense, to reproduce, distribute, transmit, create derivative works of, publicly display and publicly perform any materials and other information (including, without limitation, ideas contained therein for new or improved services). You waive all rights to such Submissions and warrant that You have the right to any Submissions. You agree that You will not receive any compensation or payment and shall have no recourse against Rogers for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in Your communication to Rogers. We are not required to post or use any Submission, and We may remove any Submission at any time in Our sole discretion. By providing or submitting a Submission You warrant and represent that You own or otherwise control all of the rights to the Submission.
  • SEVERABILITY AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT
In the event that any provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Use, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions. The failure by Us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms of Use and any policies or operating rules posted by Us on the Website or in respect to the Website constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between You and Us and governs Your use of the Website, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between You and Us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of these Terms of Use).
  • PROCEDURE FOR UNLAWFUL MATERIAL
If You have any copyright concerns about materials posted on the Website, You agree to let Rogers know. Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(C)(2), as amended (the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the “DMCA,”), notifications of claimed copyright infringement should be sent to Rogers’ Designated Agent at the following address: Harbor Compliance, Registered Agents Inc., 2800 E. Enterprise Avenue, Suite 333, Appleton, WI 54913. Please note that, under applicable law, if You knowingly give false, misleading or inaccurate information that material is infringing, You may be subject to civil or criminal penalty. Any notice under the DMCA alleging that materials hosted by or distributed through the Website infringe intellectual property rights must include all of the information required by the DMCA for such notices. Contact Us Please contact Us at compliance@rogersbh.org if You have questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use.

Examples of What We Offer

Here are some specific examples of what partnership with us can look like. Every plan is customized — this is just a starting point.

PD Workshop Examples

Classroom wellbeing audit 

Classroom teachers assess their current wellbeing supports, identify specific strengths and gaps, and actively engage with research-based strategies to create an action plan for supporting student wellbeing in the classroom. This audit is more than a checklist—it’s a mirror that reflects how your everyday choices shape the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in your classroom. By pausing to rate, reflect, and plan, you will:

  1. Surface hidden stress points and strengths in your routines, environment, and relationships
  2. Connect concrete teaching practices (pacing, feedback, space design) to student and educator wellbeing
  3. Build shared language and data‐driven insights to guide micro‐interventions and systemic change
  4. Empower yourself and colleagues to co‐design evidence-based strategies that boost resilience, engagement, and trust
  5. Establish a continuous improvement cycle: audit → act → measure → refine

Specialized mental health skill-building workshops 

This goes beyond basic literacy to provide staff with practical skills and techniques for managing specific situations and promoting positive mental health within the school. 

Examples

  1. “De-escalation Strategies for School Staff.” A hands-on workshop teaching verbal and non-verbal techniques for safely de-escalating agitated or distressed students. 
  2. “Building Resilience and Coping Skills in the Classroom.” A training focused on equipping teachers with activities and strategies they can directly implement with students to foster resilience, teach coping mechanisms for stress, and promote emotional regulation. 
  3. “Creating Trauma-Informed Classrooms.” A workshop series exploring the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, and providing practical strategies for creating a safe, predictable, and supportive classroom environment that promotes healing and learning.
  4. “Mental Health & Wellbeing First Operational Mindset for Administrators”: When school leaders shift from a purely operational mindset to a mental‑health‑first mindset, the entire culture changes—students feel safer, staff feel supported, and families feel more connected. This workshop provides high‑impact, administrator‑friendly strategies. They’re concrete, actionable, and designed to fit into the real world of school leadership.

Adult SEL development 

Just as students benefit from developing social-emotional skills, so do adults. Adult SEL focuses on educators understanding their own emotions, managing impulses, setting goals, showing empathy, building healthy relationships, and making responsible decisions. 

Examples

  1. Interactive Workshops: Conduct workshops exploring each of the core SEL competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making) through activities, group discussions, and reflection exercises.  
  2. SEL Integration Training: Train staff on how to weave SEL into their daily interactions, curriculum, and classroom management strategies. This includes explicit instruction on SEL concepts for students, creating opportunities for students to practice SEL skills, and integrating SEL into academic content.
  3. Emotion Regulation Strategies: Provide specific training on recognizing and managing challenging emotions in the workplace, including strategies for de-escalation and maintaining composure during stressful situations.

Integration of mental health into curriculum 

Embedding mental health education within the regular curriculum normalizes these topics, reduces stigma, and equips all students with foundational knowledge and skills related to their emotional well-being. Rogers’ understanding of key mental health concepts can inform curriculum development.

Examples

  1. Developing SEL Lessons with Mental Health Components: Collaborate with teachers to integrate lessons on topics like emotional regulation, empathy, and conflict resolution into existing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula, drawing on Rogers’ therapeutic approaches.
  2. Incorporating Mental Health Themes into English Language Arts: Suggest age-appropriate literature that explores themes of mental health, resilience, and seeking help, and provide teachers with discussion guides developed with input from mental health professionals.
  3. Creating Interactive Activities for Health Class: Develop engaging activities and projects for health classes that teach students about common mental health conditions, coping strategies, and how to access support.

PD Training Examples

Mental health literacy training 

This partnership focuses on equipping school staff with a foundational understanding of mental health concepts, common disorders in children and adolescents, and the importance of early identification and intervention.

Examples

  1. Elementary School Workshop: “Understanding Childhood Anxiety.” Topics could include:
    1. Different types of anxiety in elementary-aged children (separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety).
    2. Observable signs and symptoms in the classroom (e.g., avoidance behaviors, physical complaints, difficulty concentrating).
    3. Strategies teachers can use to create a more supportive and less anxiety-provoking classroom environment (e.g., predictable routines, clear expectations, calming techniques).
  2. High School Professional Development Day: “Recognizing and Responding to Teen Depression and Suicidal Ideation.” Topics could include:
    1. Distinguishing between typical adolescent moodiness and signs of depression.
    2. Understanding risk factors and warning signs for suicide.
    3. Evidence-based strategies for talking to students who may be struggling.
    4. School protocols for reporting concerns and accessing support services.
  3. Customized Training for Special Education Staff: “Mental Health Considerations for Students with Learning Differences.” A tailored workshop addressing the unique mental health challenges that students with IEPs may face and strategies for integrating mental health support into their educational plans.

Trauma-Informed practices 

Trauma-informed practice recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery. In a school setting, this means understanding that students (and staff) may have experienced trauma and that these experiences can affect behavior, relationships, and learning. Training helps staff recognize the signs of trauma, respond in a way that avoids re-traumatization, and create a safe and supportive environment. It also includes understanding secondary trauma or compassion fatigue that educators may experience when working with individuals who have experienced trauma.

Examples

  1. Introductory Workshop: A foundational training on the prevalence and impact of trauma, the principles of trauma-informed care (safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, cultural humility), and recognizing signs of trauma in students and colleagues.
  2. Skill-Building Sessions: Workshops focused on specific trauma-informed strategies, such as creating predictable routines, using de-escalation techniques, fostering a sense of safety and control, and promoting student voice and choice.
  3. Addressing Secondary Trauma: Training specifically addressing the impact of working with traumatized individuals on the helper, providing strategies for self-care and seeking support to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout.

Educator Resilience-Building Workshop Examples

Mindfulness and stress reduction workshops for staff 

Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Stress reduction techniques are practical strategies designed to lower physiological and psychological responses to stress. Training in these areas equips educators with tools to manage the inherent demands and pressures of their job, cultivate a sense of calm, and increase their capacity to be present and responsive.

Examples

  1. Workshop Series: A series of workshops (30-60 minutes each) delivered after school or during professional development time. 
  2. Short, Practical Sessions: Offer 15-minute guided mindfulness or breathing exercises before staff meetings or during designated breaks.
  3. Online Modules: Provide access to self-paced online modules on stress management and mindfulness techniques.

Building resilience (CLE)

Resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. Training in resilience helps educators identify their strengths, develop positive coping mechanisms, cultivate optimism, and build strong support networks. 

Examples

  1. Interactive Workshops: Sessions exploring the key components of resilience (e.g., self-awareness, self-regulation, optimism, connection, purpose). Activities could include identifying personal strengths, developing positive self-talk strategies, and practicing problem-solving skills.
  2. Goal Setting and Action Planning: Training on setting realistic goals and developing action plans to navigate challenges and achieve a sense of accomplishment.
  3. Building Support Networks: Facilitating discussions and activities that encourage staff to build strong relationships with colleagues and identify external sources of support.

Enhancing school climate – for the staff

School climate refers to the quality and character of school life. A positive school climate for staff is characterized by trust, respect, collegiality, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. Consultation focuses on identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to foster a more supportive and positive environment.

Examples

  1. Team-Building Activities: Recommending and facilitating team-building activities that promote positive relationships and a sense of community among staff.
  2. Recognition and Appreciation Programs: Consulting on developing formal or informal programs to recognize and appreciate staff contributions and efforts.
  3. Creating Opportunities for Social Connection: Advising on creating spaces and opportunities for informal social interaction among staff.

Systemic Examples

Needs assessment and strategic planning (CLE)

A systematic process of gathering information about the current state of staff wellbeing within the school, identifying key stressors, and understanding the needs and preferences of the staff. This data then informs the development of a targeted and effective plan for implementing wellbeing initiatives.

Examples

  1. Administering Surveys: Using anonymous surveys to gather data on staff stress levels, workload perceptions, access to resources, and interest in different types of wellbeing support.
  2. Conducting Focus Groups: Facilitating small group discussions with staff from different roles (teachers, administrators, support staff) to gain deeper qualitative insights into their experiences and needs.
  3. Reviewing Existing Data: Analyzing existing school data such as attendance records (staff absences), staff turnover rates, and incident reports (if relevant to stress/conflict).
  4. Collaborative Goal Setting: Working with the school leadership team and wellbeing committee to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for improving staff wellbeing.

Developing supportive policies and practices 

Examining existing school policies, procedures, and unwritten norms to identify those that may contribute to staff stress or hinder wellbeing. Consulting on modifications or new policies that actively promote a healthy work environment.

Examples

  1. Communication Protocols: Advising on establishing clear and efficient communication protocols to reduce ambiguity and information overload.
  2. Meeting Structures: Consulting on making meetings more efficient and purposeful, perhaps by designating some meetings specifically for collaboration or wellbeing check-ins rather than just information dissemination.
  3. Establishing Boundaries: Providing guidance on establishing and respecting professional boundaries regarding work emails and communication outside of school hours.

Consultation on school mental health systems 

This involves leveraging Rogers’ understanding of best practices in mental health care to advise schools on the development and implementation of comprehensive systems that support student and staff well-being.

Examples

  1. Developing a School-Wide Mental Health Protocol: Consulting with a school district to create a clear and consistent protocol for identifying students in need of mental health support, conducting initial assessments, making referrals, and collaborating with external providers (including Rogers, if appropriate).
  2. Implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for Mental Health: Advising a school on integrating mental health supports within their existing MTSS framework, ensuring that all students receive appropriate levels of support based on their needs.
  3. Conducting a Mental Health Needs Assessment: Partnering with a school to administer surveys and conduct focus groups with students, staff, and parents to identify key mental health needs and inform the development of targeted interventions and supports.

Integrating wellbeing into existing structures 

Embedding wellbeing initiatives within the school’s existing operational framework rather than treating them as separate, add-on programs. This ensures long-term sustainability and demonstrates that wellbeing is a priority.

Examples

  1. Professional Development Alignment: Integrating wellbeing topics into regular professional development days or staff training sessions.
  2. Staff Meeting Agendas: Including a dedicated agenda item for staff wellbeing check-ins or sharing wellbeing tips during weekly staff meetings.
  3. School Improvement Plans: Incorporating goals related to staff wellbeing into the school’s overall improvement plan.

 

Coaching Examples

Leadership coaching

Coaching specifically designed for school administrators and team leaders. This focuses on developing their leadership skills related to supporting staff wellbeing, creating a positive team culture, and effectively managing workplace dynamics that can impact stress levels.

Examples

  1. Promoting Work-Life Balance: Coaching leaders on modeling healthy work-life boundaries and encouraging their staff to do the same.
  2. Building Team Cohesion: Working with leaders on strategies to foster a sense of teamwork, trust, and psychological safety within their teams.
  3. Mentor Coaching for New School Administrators on Fostering a Positive School Climate: Pairing experienced administrators with new leaders and providing coaching focused on creating a supportive and mentally healthy environment for both students and staff.

Individual wellbeing coaching

A confidential and supportive partnership between a trained coach and an individual staff member. The coach helps the staff member identify their wellbeing goals, explore challenges, develop strategies, and build self-awareness and resilience. This is particularly helpful for staff experiencing high levels of stress, burnout, or those seeking to proactively enhance their wellbeing.

Examples

  1. Goal Setting Sessions: Initial coaching sessions focused on helping the staff member clarify their wellbeing goals (e.g., reducing stress, improving work-life balance, developing better coping skills).
  2. Strategy Development: Working with the staff member to identify and practice specific strategies for managing stressors and improving wellbeing (e.g., time management techniques, communication skills, boundary setting).
  3. Reflection and Problem-Solving: Providing a space for the staff member to reflect on their experiences, process challenges, and problem-solve difficult situations.

Instructional coaching with a wellbeing lens 

Integrating conversations and support around wellbeing into existing instructional coaching cycles. This recognizes that teacher wellbeing is intertwined with their classroom practice and provides a holistic approach to support.

Examples

  1. Managing Classroom Stressors: Coaches can work with teachers to develop strategies for managing challenging student behaviors, reducing classroom disruptions, and creating a more calm and predictable learning environment.
  2. Building Positive Student Relationships: Coaching on techniques for building strong, positive relationships with students, which can be a source of both joy and stress for teachers.
  3. Workload Management within Instruction: Helping teachers prioritize tasks related to planning, grading, and differentiation in a way that feels manageable.
  4. Reflecting on Emotional Responses: Coaching teachers to reflect on their emotional responses to classroom situations and develop strategies for managing those emotions constructively.

Peer coaching programs 

Training selected staff members to serve as peer coaches for their colleagues. This leverages internal expertise and fosters a culture of mutual support within the school. Peer coaches can provide a confidential and relatable source of support, sharing strategies and offering encouragement.

Examples

  1. Coach Training: Training peer coaches in basic coaching skills, active listening, confidentiality, and boundary setting.
  2. Structured Check-ins: Establishing a structure for peer coaching interactions, such as regular informal check-ins or more formal scheduled conversations.
  3. Providing Resources: Peer coaches can share relevant wellbeing resources with their colleagues.