Thrive Alliance Group

09/22/2025

💛 Earlier this month, our Lawrenceville team joined together for Su***de Prevention Awareness.

Staff and students participated in meaningful activities throughout the day — from morning announcements and yellow ribbons for staff, to resource tables at lunch and “messages of hope” created by students.

We’re proud of our community for coming together to show support, raise awareness, and spread hope. ***dePrevention

07/15/2025

💡 Are your paraprofessionals set up for success?

Our latest blog breaks down practical strategies to help paras foster student independence—not dependence. Learn about prompt fading, progress tracking, and why one hour of training can make a big impact.

📚 Bonus: There's an online course made just for them!

Targeted training for paraprofessionals provides foundational knowledge for their role so they can support staff and empower students.

06/25/2025

Why do students act the way they do? This quick guide to psychology basics helps teachers understand the brain science behind behavior—and how to respond with empathy and effectiveness. A must-read for anyone working in education.

Understanding psychology basics increases teacher confidence, effectiveness & student success. Here are 4 key concepts to know.

06/18/2025

An investment in Emotional Regulation is an investment in a healthier school community. By addressing ERI, districts can reduce out-of-district placements, lower costs, and increase teacher retention. It all starts with understanding how mental health and behavior intersect.

Find out how Thrive can help: https://hubs.la/Q03s6Mp-0

We’re here to help with your questions and concerns about school mental health. Contact Thrive Alliance Group today.

06/16/2025

🌞 Summer school doesn’t have to be drudgery. Here’s how to make it both productive and even fun for staff and students.

📋 Start by creating structure: develop routines, organize materials, and post a visual schedule to stay on track (and ease student anxiety!).

🎯 Set a clear goal—are you aiming to maintain skills or close learning gaps?

A strong plan sets the tone for summer success.

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06/04/2025

Behavior is the symptom—mental health is the solution. ERI often leads to classroom disruptions and teacher burnout. But with the right strategies—like mindfulness exercises, de-escalation techniques, and staff PD—we can keep students on track and in the least restrictive environment.

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Implementing emotional regulation strategies improves self-regulation in the classroom and helps students succeed academically.

06/03/2025

Last week, PS 24 in Jersey City wrapped up with a special event for students in grades K–4 — a day filled with creativity, relaxation, and wellness! 💚

Our Thrive clinician, Caroline, supported the event by helping organize materials and guiding students through a variety of calming and hands-on activities, including:
✨ Making slime
🌸 Potting flowers
🎲 Playing board games
🧖‍♀️ Enjoying face masks
🧼 Using sugar hand scrubs

To keep their energy up and spirits high, students also enjoyed a selection of healthy snacks!

06/02/2025

Across the country, schools are losing experienced educators at an alarming rate. But what if the solution didn’t require a massive budget overhaul?

In this blog post, we explore a low-cost, high-impact strategy to support teachers, boost morale, and improve student outcomes — all by equipping school staff with the tools to manage today’s emotional and behavioral challenges in the classroom.

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School districts can boost teacher retention with a low-cost strategy that improves morale, job performance & student outcomes.

05/28/2025

Feeling overwhelmed at school can be tough—but knowing how to ask for help or set boundaries can make all the difference.

As part of our series, we asked Thrive clinician Rachel Bellow, LPC, NCC:

💚What are 3 ways students can advocate for themselves when they’re feeling overwhelmed at school?

05/27/2025

Did you know that Emotional Regulation Impairment (ERI) is rapidly becoming one of the biggest challenges in K–12 mental health? At Thrive, we focus on helping students and educators tackle ERI head-on—reducing disruptive behaviors and supporting better learning outcomes.

Learn more about our ERI approach: https://hubs.la/Q03n-NJl0

Implementing emotional regulation strategies improves self-regulation in the classroom and helps students succeed academically.

05/23/2025

🍎Educators: Have you ever faced a challenging moment with a colleague or parent that left you wondering how to reconnect and move forward?

Restorative conversations can be a powerful way to rebuild trust and foster understanding in school communities.

Our latest blog post explores how restorative conversations can help educators repair relationships, foster understanding, and create healthier school communities.

Use restorative conversations at school to de-escalate conflicts while maintaining dignity, building empathy & working together on solutions.

05/20/2025

Students don’t always have the words to express when something’s wrong—but that doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling.

As part of our series, we asked Thrive clinician Chelsea Davis, MSW, LCSW:

❓What are 3 signs a student might be struggling emotionally—even if they’re not saying it?