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Family Engagement 

Erika’s Lighthouse equips school communities to effectively and meaningfully engage and educate families, parents and caregivers. Educators and school professionals can leverage these workbooks, workshops and resources so families can be ready and prepared to be mental health partners at home. 

Family Engagement 

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2025-2026 School Year
Program Enrollment

Review Pre/Post Results

1. Start Here
Plan & Implement
Managing Stress Worksheet
Managing Depression
Family Letters/Emails
Warning Signs & Symptoms
2. Educate & Engage Families
Family Workbook Series
At-Risk Populations
Check-in with Yourself
Self-Referral Form for Families
Building Resiliency
Questions to Ask at the Start of Therapy
Family Workbook Bookmark
Check-in with Your Child’s Therapist
Good Mental Health Plan
Questions to Ask Insurance
Interview Questions to Ask Therapists
Sharing Information with Younger Siblings
Three: Getting Help
Family Engagement Plan & Implementation
Access
Keeping a Treatment Binder
One: We All Have Mental Health
Sharing Information with Family/Caregivers
Two: Concerned About Your Child
Sharing Information with Older Siblings
Criteria for Diagnosing Depression
Criteria for Diagnosing Anxiety
Let’s Talk. A Conversation Guide for Families
Taking Note of Your Concerns
Resiliency, Hopefulness & Happiness
Family Workshop I
Introductory Letter/Email
Follow-up Letter/Email
Managing Stress Worksheet
Pre-test
Post-test
Facilitator Guide
Family Workshop II
Trusted Adult Worksheet
Presentation
Student Story Video: Signs & Symptoms
Facilitator Guide
Outreach & Engagement Tools
3. Empower Families
Awareness into Action Activities for Families
Circle of Control
Understanding Mental Health Screeners
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Techniques
Access
Positive Coping Mechanisms
Shared Vocabulary
Kindness Flowers
Access
The Link Between Mental Health & Physical Health
Mental Health Bingo
Mental Health Checklist
Gratitude Jar
Intervention Language for Family
How do you feel today?
Depression Discussion Guide
Good Mental Health Week
Simple Ways to Boost Your Mental Health
Access
Grateful Candy Game
Word Breathing
Family Zentagle
Self-Care Menu
Positive Affirmation Bookmarks
Feelings Thermometer
One Month of Mental Health Activities (Weekly View)
Access
Family Conversation Cards
One Month of Mental Health Activities (Calendar View)
Family Conversation Journal
Color Walk
Mental Health Scavenger Hunt
Deep Breathing Techniques
Mindfulness Jars
Cards Against Inactivity
3. Empower Families
Awareness into Action Activities for Families
4. Finish
Report on Impact