For Schools and Educators

For Schools and Educators

Clinical psychology expertise for schools that want more than a generic wellness talk.

Lightfull Psychology practice room - school consultation space

Most school mental health programs are built by people who’ve never worked in a school. I have. I trained at East Chapel Hill High School as part of my doctoral program at UNC, doing individual therapy, family work, classroom observation, and parent training inside the school system. I know the difference between strategies that look good in a workshop slide deck and strategies that actually survive contact with a classroom.

I also completed the Clinical Child Psychology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, working across the full severity spectrum of children’s mental health, from outpatient anxiety to inpatient psychiatry. That range means I can help your team understand when a student needs in-school support, when they need external referral, and what to do in the gray area between.

Programs for schools.

Understanding the Neurodivergent Learner

Half-day or full-day workshop for educators

What ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental differences actually look like in the classroom, beyond the stereotypes. Practical strategies for differentiation, executive function support, and classroom management that work for neurodiverse learners without disrupting the flow for everyone else. Delivered by a neurodivergent clinician who has ADHD himself.

After this workshop, educators will be able to: identify common signs of ADHD and autism in the classroom, distinguish between behavioral issues and neurodevelopmental presentations, implement three evidence-based accommodations immediately, and know when to recommend a formal assessment.

Emotion Coaching in the Classroom

2-hour workshop or half-day deep dive

Based on the same emotion coaching framework used in my LEGO partnership (Calm, Connect, Coach), adapted for educators. How to respond to emotional outbursts, de-escalate conflict, and build emotional literacy, without losing your authority or your sanity. Grounded in the research on emotion socialisation and validated parenting interventions.

After this workshop, educators will be able to: use a structured 3-step framework for responding to student distress, recognize emotion dismissing vs. emotion coaching responses, and practice de-escalation techniques they can use the next day.

Anxiety in Students: What Schools Need to Know

90-minute or 2-hour workshop for school counselors, teachers, and leadership

Anxiety is the most common mental health concern in children and adolescents, and one of the most misunderstood in schools. This session covers what anxiety actually looks like (it’s not just the quiet kid in the corner), why reassurance and avoidance make it worse, and what schools can do that actually helps. Includes guidance on when to refer and how to communicate with parents.

After this session, staff will be able to: identify anxiety presentations that are commonly missed, understand why accommodation without treatment can maintain anxiety, use a simple framework for supportive conversations with anxious students, and make informed referral recommendations.

Building a Psychologically Informed School Culture

Multi-session program (3–6 sessions over a term)

A deeper engagement for schools that want to embed social-emotional learning and psychological awareness across the institution, not just in the counselor’s office. Co-designed with your leadership team. Can include staff training, student workshops, parent talks, and consultation on whole-school wellbeing strategy.

Student Assemblies and Parent Talks

45–60 minutes

Age-appropriate talks for students on topics including managing anxiety, understanding neurodiversity, building resilience, and knowing when to ask for help. Parent talks on childhood anxiety, screen time, ADHD awareness, and supporting your child’s mental health. Engaging, evidence-based, and practical.

Student referrals.

If you have a student who may benefit from psychological assessment or therapy, referrals are welcome from school counselors, learning support coordinators, and school leadership. Assessment reports include practical, classroom-applicable recommendations. With parental consent, I’m available for school consultations to discuss findings and support implementation.

See our referral page for the referral process, or email clinic@lightfull-psychology.com to discuss a specific case.

Previous school and education partners.

EtonHouse International • NTUC First Campus • Singapore Boys’ and Girls’ Homes • National University of Singapore

Enquire about a school program.

Email: clinic@lightfull-psychology.com
Subject line: School Inquiry, [School Name]

Please include the type of program you’re interested in, approximate audience size, preferred dates, and any specific topics or concerns you’d like addressed. Pricing depends on program duration and customisation, I’ll provide a detailed quote after an initial conversation.

Get in touch

To discuss a program for your school, email mianli.ong@lightfull-psychology.com or book a consultation. For corporate and organizational training, see Consulting & Corporate. Parents looking for individual services can visit For Parents or Child & Adolescent Services.

Child & Adolescent Services, Assessment and therapy for children and teens.
Psychological Assessment, Comprehensive evaluations for students.
Consulting & Corporate, Organisational consulting and training for institutions.
Referring Providers, For healthcare professionals considering a referral.
Fees & Payment, Session rates and insurance information.
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If you’re a teacher or school staff trying to decide whether to refer a student, the SDQ-Teacher is a validated brief teacher-report screener, about 5 minutes per student, useful as an objective document for parent conversations. The full screening tools library has more. And if you’re not sure where to point a family, start here.