How We Work
We partner with Florida schools to provide mental health support to middle and high school students in need of therapeutic intervention.
About Telement-School Partnerships
When a school team identifies an at-risk student, the School is required by Florida State Law under the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Act to address the student’s social and emotional needs within 15 days. By partnering with Telement, our team of mental health professionals will work with you to understand the needs of the at-risk student and provide therapeutic support within the 15 day threshold. We work hand-in-hand with your school and caregivers throughout the entire process, helping to keep everyone informed along the way.
Student Identified
School Team identifies at-risk student
Partnership
School partners with Telement
Inclusion
Telement includes parent/guardian/family
Support
Telement therapist supports student growth
Our Part
Telement will provide individualized therapeutic support to address an at-risk student’s social, emotional, and mental health needs. Interventions are designed to target relevant behaviors and concerns. Sessions are conducted over a safe and secure video conferencing system that protects each student’s privacy.
Your Part
The School Team identifies the at-risk student and behaviors of concern and receives consent to proceed with therapy from the student’s parent/guardian.
School site requirements for the teletherapy sessions must include:
A confidential space for the student during their therapy session.
Video conferencing equipment (such as a computer with connected headphones and microphone)*
A strong internet connection.
A school staff member to provide tech and session scheduling support.
*The communication platform is not device-dependent since it is accessed through the website. Teletherapy sessions have been conducted on Windows-based PCs, Apple devices such as Macs and iPads and on other tablets and Chromebooks. We strongly discourage holding a session on a smart phone.
What to Expect During the
Initial Stages of Therapeutic Intervention
Let us help you with compliance of the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, requiring students to receive therapeutic support initiated within 15 days of identification. In addition, Telement can provide counseling as a related service as identified on a student’s 504 plan or individualized education plan.
Once your school team identifies a particular student as being in need of therapeutic intervention and reaches out to Telement, a Telement therapist will begin by making contact with the three central treatment partners.
1. School Support Team
In Session One, the therapist will connect with the school support team to better understand the needs and behaviors of concern of the identified student.
2. Parent or Legal Guardian
In Session Two, the therapist will connect with the parent/guardian/primary caregiver(s) to better understand their concern(s) related to their child’s behavior and to establish informed consent for treatment.
3. Student
In Session Three, the therapist will connect with the student to establish fit, identify shared goals, and develop a better understanding of the student’s perspective.
Get In Touch
info@telementtherapy.com
Let’s Work Together
Learn how we partner with school administrators and counselors to provide mental health support to middle and high school students in a safe and virtual environment.
