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As the intervention specialist, I am responsible for targeting the social-emotional needs of students at a high school. I see about 30 students per week, on average, and do not have a budget/funding for counseling curriculum, office decor, and activities for students to engage in when they're in a negative emotional state (which is, unfortunately, often). My students are often overwhelmed with big emotions and don't have the emotional abilities to process them. I want them to have a safe, welcoming, therapeutic space for students to access mental health support at school. When my students are calm and confident, they're able to learn and thrive academically. I can see them achieving many of their personal goals and going on to be successful adults. This is a crucial time for them and I intend to provide them with the most supports so that they can navigate their feelings and emotions. Being mindful of all those feelings will empower them to be better adults.

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As the intervention specialist, I am responsible for targeting the social-emotional needs of students at a high school. I see about 30 students per week, on average, and do not have a budget/funding for counseling curriculum, office decor, and activities for students to engage in when they're in a negative emotional state (which is, unfortunately, often). My students are often overwhelmed with big emotions and don't have the emotional abilities to process them. I want them to have a safe, welcoming, therapeutic space for students to access mental health support at school. When my students are calm and confident, they're able to learn and thrive academically. I can see them achieving many of their personal goals and going on to be successful adults. This is a crucial time for them and I intend to provide them with the most supports so that they can navigate their feelings and emotions. Being mindful of all those feelings will empower them to be better adults.

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