Disclaimer

Last updated: May 2026

The information and activities provided through Puffin Resilience Lab are intended to support social-emotional learning (SEL) in educational settings. They are not a substitute for professional mental health services, medical advice, or therapeutic intervention.

Not a Substitute for Professional Care

Puffin Resilience Lab is designed as a wellbeing support tool for classroom use under teacher supervision. The exercises, check-ins, breathing activities, and mindfulness content are not clinical tools and should not be used as a replacement for:

Teacher Responsibility

Teachers and school administrators are responsible for reviewing all content before presenting it to students. Activities should be used in accordance with your school's policies, the Ontario Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum, and CASEL framework guidelines.

If a student appears to be experiencing significant emotional distress, mental health challenges, or a crisis situation, it is the teacher's responsibility to follow their school's established protocols and refer the student to appropriate support services.

Crisis Resources

If a student is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services (911) or a crisis helpline immediately:

Content Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided through Puffin Resilience Lab is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all content is error-free, complete, or current. Users are encouraged to review materials and adapt them as appropriate for their specific classroom context.

Third-Party Links

The platform may contain links to external resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites or resources.

Contact

For questions about this Disclaimer or to report concerns about content, please contact us at puffinresiliencelab@gmail.com.