Counseling Newsletter
Information and activity resources for parents.
Mental Health Awareness Month Part II
May Is Mental Health Month
During this time, it is important that we find ways to have our children articulate how they are feeling or what they are experiencing. It is also important to focus on the positive, things children can control, and opportunities to build resilience and gratitude.
There are a lot of resources packed into this newsletter. Feel free to pick one strategy to try each week of May. Use what works for you and your family.
In addition, Mrs. Martinez (Primary Social Worker) and Mrs. Vincent (Elementary Social Worker) will be creating weekly read-a-louds focusing on the book series "A Little Spot Of....". Look for the links each week!
Weekly Read Aloud Link with our School Social Workers
How Parents Can Protect Kids Mental Health During Pandemic
Behavior Management
Managing Non Compliant Behaviors Webinar- Click link below
Coronavirus and Parenting
Coronavirus: Clear Answers for Kids
Mental Wellness and Resiliency
Divorce and Co-Parenting During Covid
Resources that Get Kids Talking...
Someday Soon Jar
Keep Positive & Fill Up Your Someday Soon Jar!
Inspired by Katie Eborall, a mom from the United Kingdom who started a bucket list jar to help kids dream of their post-COVID-19 adventures, we are launching a Someday Soon Jar project!
We love the idea of giving kids a positive way to stay hopeful. And we love giving adults a happy way to turn frustration into anticipation!
Family Key Questions Jar
Creating a Worry Jar
Covid Workbooks: To help children process their feelings.
Videos for young children about COVID and Health Emergencies
Tools For Stress Reduction in Children
Ways to Reframe a Problem
Mindfulness:
Progressive Relaxation Exercise
Guided Imagery Exercise
What to do if you or your child need assistance during this time....
Stewart:
Michele Vincent- Social Worker
Gina Tornincaso- School Pyschologist
Monica Saavedra-School Pyschologist
Stratford:
Michele Vincent- Social Worker
Danielle Warnke-School Pyschologist
Melina Mendelson- School Pyschologist
Hemlock:
Tracy Martinez - Social Worker
Monica Saavedra - Psychologist
Homestead:
Tracy Martinez - Social Worker
Jessica Berenbroick - Psychologist
Locust:
Tracy Martinez - Social Worker
Happy Arstark - Psychologist