Tools for Wellness
Mental Health Tools & Resources
The mental wellness tools and resources that Sheryl has developed increase accessibility, awareness, skills development, and coping strategies for all people.
Motivated by the fact that approximately 446 youth aged 10 to 24 die by suicide every year in Canada, the third highest youth suicide rate in the industrialized world, Sheryl Boswell produced youth mental wellness tools and resources to place them in the hands of those who need them.
The resources have attracted international acclaim and interest. By invitation to the bi-annual International Association for Youth Mental Health Conference, Sheryl proudly showcased the youth mental health wellness resources in Australia in October 2019.
Sheryl also showcased the guidebook she wrote on supporting students with school phobia for families and schools at the International Network for School Attendance conference in the Netherlands in 2022.
The resources are evidence, strength, and hope-based, incorporating international best practices in mental health including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and Social-Emotional Learning.
Resources
Supporting Students with School Phobia: A Guidebook for Families and Schools
This guidebook provides essential insights into understanding and addressing school phobia. It covers signs and symptoms, warning signs, the impact on education, and the roles, responsibilities, and rights associated with education. It offers trauma-informed approaches and a whole school strategy including assessment forms, support, and action plans. Additionally, it outlines possible educational accommodations to support students effectively.
Beneath the Surface (2nd Edition)
This guidebook encourages self-awareness through self-exploration, utilizing concepts like the Iceberg Theory to understand the layers of emotional experiences. It integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy with activities on Wise Mind and problem-solving, alongside Cognitive Behavior Therapy-infused activities. The guide also explores the nuances of talk therapy, cultural identity, and pathways to success, complemented by practical self-care strategies.
Sources of Support for Mental Wellness (2nd Edition)
This creative journal workbook is designed to navigate school and community mental health supports, educational accommodations, and the creation of a personal mental wellness action plan. It provides tools for building self-awareness, understanding the language of mental health, and actionable steps for managing mental health struggles.
Sources of Strength for Mental Wellness (2nd Edition)
Focusing on resilience and stress management, this workbook offers a compilation of coping skills, effective problem-solving strategies, and techniques for managing stress. It supports building resilience through self and community-care practices, fostering a holistic approach to mental wellness.
Sources of Strength for Mental Wellness (2nd Edition)
Focusing on resilience and stress management, this workbook offers a compilation of coping skills, effective problem-solving strategies, and techniques for managing stress. It supports building resilience through self and community-care practices, fostering a holistic approach to mental wellness.
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Tools for Wellness
Each workbook and guidebook is crafted to provide practical, accessible, and evidence-based support, aligning with Sheryl’s commitment to enhancing young people’s mental wellness and educational outcomes.