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Social-Emotional Learning and Healing for Children Overcoming Adversity
Selah Has a Secret 📚
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Hi! I’m Simone. I’m a school psychologist with a passion for social-emotional learning. I am the founder of SELAH (Social Emotional Learning and Healing). Our mission is to support the social and emotional wellbeing of children impacted by parental substance misuse from black families and communities in efforts to break the intergenerational cycle of addiction and trauma. While I don’t consider myself an “expert” in children of addiction, I am an adult COA who lost my father to a drug overdose in 2017. I created this platform to bring awareness for a group that is often underserved and overlooked. So whether you are an educator, mental health professional, parent, or an adult child of a parent with an addiction, we welcome you on this journey in furthering our mission. I hope you are encouraged to listen, share relevant tools, and help cultivate safe spaces where children of addiction can better understand and manage their emotions, learn that they are not alone, and unapologetically show up using their gifts and talents in this world. by @selahforcoa
According to a 2017 study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, approximately 1 in 8 children grow up with a parent who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Being aware of the risks AND protective factors is important for building resilience and breaking the cycle of addiction. Healing is possible 🤍 #childrenofaddiction #childrenofalcoholics #adultchildrenofalcoholics #substanceuseprevention #intergenerationalhealing #letstalkaboutit by @selahforcoa
When families have access to resources, education, and support, they can help create the foundation for lifelong recovery, prevention, and intergenerational healing. Through SELAH’s book donation program and our community partners @outcastwellnessalliance, every child who attends Camp Mariposa Baltimore receives a free copy of SHAS, which includes guided discussion questions for the family. We believe that no family should navigate recovery in silence. 💜 #RecoveryMonth2026 by @selahforcoa
Join me for story time at the Baltimore Book Festival on September 19! ☺️📚 by @selahforcoa
Yesterday, SELAH partnered with the @blackstarlineliteracybus in donating 100 books at the Baltimore City State’s Attorney Back to School Cookout 📚🚌 Thank you State Attorney Ivan Bates for your support!! by @selahforcoa
Exciting news!! 🎉 Eluna’s nationally recognized addiction prevention and mentoring program, Camp Mariposa, is coming to Baltimore this fall — and I’m honored to join @outcastwellnessalliance as the Clinical Director for Camp Mariposa Baltimore! Camp Mariposa is a FREE, year-round program for youth (ages 9–12) impacted by a loved one’s substance use disorder. Six weekends a year, campers will participate in fun, traditional camp activities combined with education and support sessions led by mental health professionals and trained adult mentors. 📍If you know a child or family in the Maryland/DC area who could benefit, please share this resource! 🔗 Spots are limited so register today! (Link in bio)
📩 DM us or email outcastfoodnetwork@gmail.com for more information by @selahforcoa
Come out to support local authors of Prince George’s County 📚 Happening next Wednesday! by @selahforcoa
Happy Children’s Mental Health Day! 🧠 To kick off Children’s Mental Health Awareness week, I had the pleasure of sharing my story with 90+ young readers. It’s always a joy teaching kids about mental health and the importance of self-care. Every child deserves hope, healing, and support. 💚 It just starts with a conversation! #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #ChildrensMentalHealth #SELAH #selfcareforkids #MentalHealthInSchools by @selahforcoa
I’m so excited to participate in this author’s panel hosted by @readingpartnersdc 🤗📚 I always get questions about my publishing journey. If you’re exploring the idea, this is your opportunity to hear from not only one — but seven self-published authors! Hope to see you next Friday! 🗓️ by @selahforcoa
Exciting News! SELAH is partnering with @brown.girl.wellness to serve 100+ kids at their Christmas Pajama Jam! 🎄✨ We’re donating 50 books to empower youth through storytelling! 📚💖 PLUS — starting in 2025, we’ll be donating a portion of proceeds to support amazing community initiatives like this! Stay tuned for more details!✨ #communitypartnerships #childrensbooks #blackchildrensbooks #selahhasasecret #selahincommunities by @selahforcoa
Do you work at a school? Well, Selah Has a Secret is the perfect holiday gift for your work bestie!! 🎁 (Because let’s be real, the school counselor/psychologist is ALWAYS the work bestie 🤭) It will help make their job just a little easier, and their library a little brighter 🌟📚 As always, we appreciate the reviews! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #schoolcounselor #schoolsocialworker #schoolpsychologist #workbestie #childrensmentalhealth #selahhasasecret #blackchildrensbooks #blackchildrensauthor #blackschoolpsychologist by @selahforcoa
It’s always lovely meeting and reconnecting with local authors ❤️ Go check them out!! 📚 #baltimorebookfestival #blackauthors #blackchildrensbooks #blackgirlmagic by @selahforcoa

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