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11/22/2023

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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲. It's an important skill for everyone to have, and it's especially important for building and maintaining healthy relationships.

The 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄 mnemonic is a helpful way to remember the key skills for building and maintaining relationships:

𝐆entle: Be kind and respectful to the other person. Avoid using threats or making judgments. Be aware of your tone of voice.
𝐈nterested: Listen actively and show that you're interested in what the other person has to say. Don't interrupt or talk over them.
𝐕alidate: Show that you understand the other person's feelings and opinions. Be non-judgmental. For example, you could say, "I can understand how you feel frustrated."
𝐄asy: Smile, use humor, and use non-threatening body language.

Validating another person is especially important in building healthy relationships. It shows the other person that you care about their feelings and that you respect their perspective.

Here are a few tips for validating someone:

𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲. This means paying attention to what the other person is saying, both verbally and nonverbally. Make eye contact, nod your head, and ask follow-up questions.
𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝. This shows the other person that you've been listening and that you understand their perspective. For example, you could say, "So, what you're saying is that you're feeling frustrated because your boss didn't give you credit for your work."
𝐀𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. It's okay to say, "I understand that you're feeling frustrated, angry, sad, etc." This shows the other person that you're there for them and that you support them.
𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞. The goal of validation is to show the other person that you understand and care about them, not to fix their problem.

11/17/2023

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Getting a good night's sleep is essential for our mental and physical health. Make sure to get your Zzzs tonight!

11/17/2023

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Tag your mental health ally, the one who's always there to listen, support, and care. 💙


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Identifie l’allié·e de ta santé mentale, cette personne pour qui tu es important·e, et qui est toujours là pour t’écouter et te soutenir. 💙

10/18/2023

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Wisdom Wednesday: let students inspire YOU ✨

On this Wisdom Wednesday, we're turning the spotlight on our incredible students. Here's what we are sharing on behalf of a student today 📚

💬 Words have the power to influence and shape self-esteem and beliefs. Positive encouragement boosts confidence and nurtures self-worth, empowering teens to pursue goals. Negative words can inflict lasting damage, leading to self-doubt and emotional distress. Choose your words carefully. They matter.

Let's remember the incredible impact of our words, and always choose kindness. Together, we can uplift and inspire the next generation! 🌈💪

10/06/2023

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Help keep our kids warm this winter in Saskatoon! Donate new or gently used coats and winter accessories. Drop off Sat Oct 14 at Mortgage Intelligence. Early drop off: there is a bin outside Saskatoon Fire & Flood Restoration and Construction. For more information go to: http://www.rock102rocks.com/rock-102-coats-for-kids/ Thank you to our partners Impact Diesel Performance, Mortgage Intelligence, Saskatoon Fire & Flood Restoration and Construction and LB Signs

09/29/2023

SPS families- check out the Community Markets at Nutana Collegiate and new this year at Mount Royal Collegiate!

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🍏Our Fall Community Market schedule is here!🍏
You can find us weekly at the following:

📌Our new location at
📌Two returning locations at and
📌Our continuous locations at and Christ Church Anglican
Note: All market schedule changes and updates will be announced on social media, so check back for updates! This is our Fall schedule—through to December 15th—unless otherwise noted.
A shout out goes to all our Community Market partners! We wouldn't be able to continue our efforts in improving food access in our community without you.❤
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We hope to see you folks at our Community Markets this Fall! 😀

09/29/2023

Mental Health Awareness Week is October 1 to 7. Saskatoon Public Schools teachers will be participating and sharing Mental Illness Awareness Week Events with their classes to raise awareness and understanding. Thank you to our partners for supporting our staff and students with these resources!

09/22/2023

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Hey, amazing youth of the world! 🌍💫

Remember this: What makes you different is your SUPERPOWER! 🦸‍♂️💥

Don't ever try to fit into someone else's mold. Your quirks, your passions, your individuality – they all make you a force to be reckoned with! 🌈✨

So, be bold, be YOU, and let your uniqueness shine like the brilliant star you are. 🌟💪

Your dreams, your talents, your perspective – they have the power to change the world. Embrace it, believe in it, and watch the magic happen! 🫶🏼🩵

Follow 👉🏻 👈🏻 for all things mental health!

09/10/2023

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Every year, on September 10th, the world comes together to raise awareness about su***de prevention. At DBT in Schools, we believe that fostering a safe and supportive environment for our youth is essential.

Did you know that su***de is one of the leading causes of death among young people? This is a serious issue that requires our attention. Let's work hand in hand to create open conversations around mental health and provide the necessary tools for our youth to cope with challenges.

💚 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: Our focus on youth mental health has led us to develop the DBT Steps-A skills training and social-emotional problem-solving curriculum. By equipping adolescents with essential skills, we can help them navigate their emotions, build resilience, and face life's ups and downs.

🗣️ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Opening up about mental health is the first step towards breaking the stigma. Reach out to your friends, family, or classmates and check in on them. A simple "How are you feeling today?" can make a huge difference.

🤝 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Let's support one another and create an environment where asking for help is a sign of strength. Spread awareness, share resources, and be a source of comfort for those who may be struggling.

📢 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: On this World Su***de Prevention Day, let's commit to learning more about youth mental health, understanding the signs of distress, and offering a listening ear to those in need.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.






***dePreventionDay ***de

09/10/2023

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