In this In Practice Episode, Tiffany explores how talking about depression education is helpful for supporting children. She serves as an ambassador tor Erika's Lighthouse, which she uses in schools to talk with kids about depression .

Guest:
Tiffany Ruffin. Education for 23 years. Counselor at Langston Hughes in Roseland Neighborhood of Chicago, IL. She has been a counselor for 15 years. Program Ambassador for Erika's Lighthouse. Speaks for their program which is free. Also do part time therapy, at Olive Branch Associates.

To learn more about Tiffany or Erika's Lighthouse, please visit:
https://erikaslighthouse.org/
https://www.olivebranchcounselingassociates.com/

Timestamps:
2:00 - Story - How Tiffany Landed in Education
3:30 - Personal Story - How Struggling with Depression Helped Tiffany Professionally
10:30 - Struggles - What were things Tiffany's students struggled with
15:20 – Research – Talking About Suicide [Reference]
16:00 – Personal Definition – Depression
17:00 – Helpful Strategies – Talking About Depression
18:30 – Helpful Strategies – Support & Compassion for Students Struggling
19:52 – Research – Benefits of Connection – XXX
21:30 – Helpful Family Strategies – Talking About Mental Health
26:00 – Helpful Strategies – Partnering with Teachers
28:30 – Classroom Strategies – Recharge Cards to Reset the Classroom
31:00 – Classroom Strategies – Connecting Stories
35:15 – Approaches – Everyone Can Teach Mental Health
35:40 – School Strategies – School Clubs Focusing on Mental Health
38:20 – Concept – Exploring Suicide in Schools
39:00 – Statistics – Correlation of Suicides and Undiagnosed Mental Health
40:45 – Concept – Taking Peoples Comments about Depression Seriously
42:00 – Goal -Seeking Help is the Goal of Depression Education
45:00 – Student Strategies – Evaluate Friend Circle
47:30 – Student Strategies – Being Open To Listen
49:30 – Parent Strategies – Self-Awareness + Creating Open Parent Spaces on Difficulties
55:15 – Personal Strategy – House Hunters + Big Bang Theory
56:00 – Personal Strategy – Laughing

Special thanks to musical artists:
Psalm Trees: https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/
zendo: https://zendobeats.bandcamp.com/

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present-mind.org/podcast