Is being a Hope Squad Member too much pressure?

Is being a Hope Squad Member too much pressure?

Our curriculum stresses the importance of prioritizing the Hope Squad Members’ mental health, engaging in self-care, and creating boundaries. Advisors are expected to regularly check in with the Hope Squad Members, give them support if needed, and teach them where to turn for help. Parents are also expected to monitor their child’s mental health and contact the Advisor if they are worried. Hope Squad data has shown that 96% of Advisors and 99% of Parents agree that being on the Hope Squad is not too much pressure for their student/child.  

If a parent needs guidance on how to support their child with Hope Squad, refer them to the Parent Manuals found in the lesson library. For help finding the Parent Manual refer to this article here: Where can I find the parent manuals?

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