Medfield Public Schools
The Office of Social Emotional Learning
Dr. David Worthley, Director
Important Resources During COVID-19
We know this is a challenging and confusing time.
CLICK HERE for some resources that we found helpful.*
Be well.
CLICK HERE for some resources that we found helpful.*
Be well.
*Some of these articles were shared with us from colleagues in other districts.
Stay tuned for a comprehensive & collaborative website with even more resources!
A Note from Medfield Public Schools
Counseling Department (6-12)
Stephanie Worthley
K-12 Guidance Department Chair
Dave Worthley
Director of Social Emotional Learning
COVID-19 Action Plan
March 19-April 7, 2020
In an effort to keep students engaged and feeling connected to the school community, counseling staff will be checking in with students daily, either via email or via Google Meet. It is important to know that delivering more intensive clinical services remotely is a complicated endeavor. To ensure safety and consistent practice across the secondary levels, counseling contacts will work as follows:
If at any point you or your student should require additional emotional support, please refer to the following:
You can find additional resources and information on the following pages:
Medfield SEL COVID-19 Tools & Resources
Medfield Guidance Department - COVID-19
Medfield Guidance Department Mental Health Resources
K-12 Guidance Department Chair
Dave Worthley
Director of Social Emotional Learning
COVID-19 Action Plan
March 19-April 7, 2020
In an effort to keep students engaged and feeling connected to the school community, counseling staff will be checking in with students daily, either via email or via Google Meet. It is important to know that delivering more intensive clinical services remotely is a complicated endeavor. To ensure safety and consistent practice across the secondary levels, counseling contacts will work as follows:
- If a counselor and student connect via Google Meet and the counseling session is benign, the session will run as it would while in school.
- If during the session a student makes statements or alludes to being unsafe or at-risk in any measure, the counselor will begin to record the session on Meet, explain to the student that the call should end, and that he/she will be contacting the parents/guardians to discuss and report the statements.
- If the parents are unavailable or can not be reached, the counselor will call Mary Bruhl, the Director of Student Services, who will contact the police department to perform a wellness check on the student. If Mary Bruhl is unavailable, the counselor will call Dave and/or Stephanie Worthley.
- The counselor will then contact administration, who will ensure follow-up with the family and student.
If at any point you or your student should require additional emotional support, please refer to the following:
- Interface (888-244-6843)
- Riverside Community Care (800) 529-5077
- If you have existing outpatient mental health providers, please contact them directly.
- If you or your student is experiencing a clinical emergency, please call 9-1-1.
You can find additional resources and information on the following pages:
Medfield SEL COVID-19 Tools & Resources
Medfield Guidance Department - COVID-19
Medfield Guidance Department Mental Health Resources
Feature: Spring 2020
Delaney Ruston, MD
Expert on Youth & Technology
"Ruston, a documentary filmmaker and primary care physician, has conducted investigative research in diverse fields—including biophysics at NIH, bioethics, and communication at UCSF and behavioral health as a Fulbright Scholar. She has spent the past 8 years intensely researching the impact of screen time on youth and solutions for screen time balance."
Check below to see just a few of the ways that Ruston is contributing to this important discussion.
“Having calm, consistent conversations has greatly improved screen balance in my home and I have written hundreds of articles to help others."
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TikTok and The High of an Audience |
Online Rejection, How to Help"Teens expect that any adult talking with them about screen time is going to focus solely on the negative. Once students see that I appreciate the many upsides of our tech world, then they are more open to talking about ways to minimize the downsides. " |
High Schools Get Students to Put Their Phones Away"We started AwayForTheDay.org to help schools advocate for phones away policies at school. We do not think it is right to put warm chocolate chip cookies in the hands of teens and say don't eat them. And then if some do, getting mad at them does not seem right." |
Delaney Ruston's award-winning film that probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world.
(runtime about 67-minutes)
Screenagers Comes to Medfield!
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Take a Look!
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RISE Student Artwork
Medfield Learning Day
Student Advisory
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Challenge Success
We are committed to educating
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RISE Classroom
One Love Foundation
Project Purple
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The Office of Social Emotional Learningworks to maintain and support
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Meet Dr. David Worthley, Director
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Dr. Worthley has spent his career working in the field of psychiatric crisis - whether on adolescent units, in maximum security prisons, or at several schools in Massachusetts. He is passionate about his work with the adolescent population, and understands well the importance and value of a solid educational foundation. |
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