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Michele Capurso1, John L Dennis1,2, Luciana Pagano Salmi3
1Università degli Studi di Perugia, IT.
Continuity in Education
|May 22, 2024
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted children's health. This paper introduces a school re-entry program to help students process emotions and build coping skills, supporting their return to routine.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic induced widespread isolation, leading to significant physical and mental health challenges for children globally.
- Post-pandemic, educational institutions like schools and kindergartens are vital for fostering children's well-being and recovery.
- Children's return to daily routines in schools offers a structured environment for addressing pandemic-related psychological impacts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive school re-entry program designed to aid children in processing emotions and reconnecting socially.
- To equip students with effective coping strategies for navigating the post-pandemic transition.
- To provide guidelines for evaluating the program's psycho-social and educational effectiveness across different school levels.
Main Methods:
- The program focuses on creating a supportive environment within schools for emotional processing and interpersonal skill development.
- It includes adaptable activities for kindergarten, primary, and middle school students.
- Printable activity packs are provided for teachers to implement or modify the program in their specific educational settings.
Main Results:
- The program facilitates emotional processing and the re-establishment of social connections among students.
- It enhances children's awareness and application of coping mechanisms.
- Schools serve as an equitable platform for delivering psycho-social support to diverse student populations, including at-risk groups.
Conclusions:
- School re-entry programs are essential for mitigating the adverse effects of pandemic-related isolation on children's mental health.
- Integrating psycho-social support within the educational framework promotes resilience and well-being in students.
- The presented program offers a practical, adaptable model for schools to support children's holistic recovery post-pandemic.
Keywords:
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