What is "No Place for Hate"?
A program to create an inclusive and safe space for all students and staff to feel comfortable as who they are.
What is the purpose of a coping skill?
To help manage our emotions effectively .
To prevent/stop major emotional reactions
Where would you go if you needed painting supplies? (brushes, paints, canvases)
Ms. Marsh and/or Ms. Flager
How many Program Therapists are there at FSMC?
5
Which offices have a couch in them? There are two.
Ms. Schilsson & Lower School CIP
Bullying can happen in many different ways, name two different ways someone can be bullied.
Online, verbal, physical, emotional, sexual or indirect
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
A coping skill that requires you to focus on flexing and holding different muscle groups.
Where would you go if you left the building without permission and had to sit out?
High School or Lower School CIP
What does "PA" stand for?
Program Assistant
Who is taller? Mr. Alexander or Elmer?
Elmer
Elmer is 6'5", Mr. Alexander is 6'4"
What are Microaggressions?
Offensive comments that are usually related to a person's identity. This could be intentional but also may not be intentional.
Describe Mindfulness as a therapeutic technique
Mindfulness is a skill that can be used to help you stay or return to the current moment instead of focusing on the future or the past.
Where would you go if you were really upset and needed to de-escalate?
A De-escalation Room or therapist office
For Lower School: How many lower school classrooms do we have?
For High School: How many high school classrooms do we have?
For Lower School: 3
For High School: 7
Name 3 staff who you can often see carrying a Diet Coke Can?
Ms. Marsh, Ms. Babiskin, Ms. West, Ms. Lobaugh, Ms. LeBlanc
Describe Impact vs. Intent
Sometimes we have good intentions when we do or say things but the impact of what we do or say was not what you intended.
What is the purpose of a fidget device?
To help you concentrate in class, put your energy into something so you don't need to move around
Where would you go if you needed to use a microwave? Name both in your hallway for points.
High school answer: Ms. Lobaugh or Ms. West
Lower school answer: Ms. Marsh or Mr. Loftus
What is Mr. Prestianni's Job?
Admissions Coordinator
These two staff were social work interns here at FSMC before they were hired as therapists. Hint: one was an intern during COVID; one was an intern last school year.
Ms. Marsh & Ms. Devereux
What could be the different parts of someone's identity? List at least 5
Culture, Race, Religion, Sexuality, Gender Identity, Ability, Socioeconomic Status, Education, Physical Expression
What is the purpose of therapy?
To learn new skills to be successful in school
To work through difficult times and learn to manage emotions
To solve problems
Where would you go if you, a friend, or family were not doing well mentally and needed help?
Seek help from an adult, especially a therapist or mental health specialist.
Who are the Administrators at FSMC?
Ms. Lobaugh, Mr. Loftus, Ms. West, Ms. Colleton, and Mr. Brooks
If you have Speech and OT services, which staff pulls you to meet with your provider?
Ms. Leonard