PBMS Counseling Department
November, 2021
Happy Fall, Y'all!
"Fall" into Family Time- The benefits of spending time together
Improves Mental Health
Spending time with family—especially face-to-face communication, as opposed to digital—significantly reduces the occurrence of depression, anxiety, and other mental illness. Being physically present with loved ones creates a strong emotional support to buoy you up through life’s challenges.
Helps Children Perform Well Academically
On average, kids who are spending time with family, tend to do better in school. They learn communication skills and the importance of education. When needed, assisting with assignments or new concepts reinforces the fact that their success is important to you. Even just asking about their day and what they’re learning will show your children how much you care.
Lowers Risk Of Behavioral Problems
Children who are spending time with their family have shown less risk of behavioral issues, such as violence and substance abuse. When they receive positive attention for positive behaviors, it increases their desire to continue those healthy patterns. Being with family and doing activities together also provides an outlet for pent-up emotions that could otherwise lead to unhealthy decisions. Family is so important when it comes to a child (or teenager) bringing problems to you, because your advice can allow them to become better equipped to cope with problems and make positive choices.
Boosts Self-Confidence
Spending time with family builds confidence for all of its members. Parents can teach children to build self-esteem through specific skills such as problem solving and communication. They can also model the ability to love oneself without degrading others. For parents and children, confidence grows simply with the knowledge that they are valued and appreciated by their loved ones.
Teaches Effective Conflict Resolution
Being with family is fun, but it can be difficult, too. When conflicts arise, you can’t just walk away for good. You’re in this together, so you have to work together to solve the issues that come up. Spending time with family teaches interpersonal communication skills including healthy, constructive ways to discuss, debate, and solve problems.
Promotes Adaptability And Resilience
Your ability to face life’s changes and challenges is greatly improved by a strong family bond. Being with family gives you the feeling of knowing that you belong, you are cared for, and you are needed, which gives a sense of meaning and purpose. This assurance gives motivation to push forward, grow, and succeed.
Enhances Physical Health
With the right kind of activities, spending time with family can positively impact physical well-being. For instance, families who eat home-cooked meals together tend to have a better diet than those who don’t. Participating in outdoor activities like sports games, hikes, or gardening together helps to improve fitness. There’s even evidence that time with family can boost the effects of exercise and other healthy habits. It improves heart, brain, hormonal, and immune health. Being with family can also encourage one another to maintain healthy lifestyles.
Hello Xello!
Xello is an Internet-based career exploration and planning tool used to explore career and college. It unlocks every student's potential by opening their eyes to future possibilities.
Students complete interactive career, personality, and learning style assessments to help them better understand their unique interests, skills, and strengths. Each engaging assessment encourages reflection, helping students connect who they are with relevant career options.
All PBMS students will have the opportunity to participate in several Xello lessons throughout the year, led by the counselors.
6th grade students completed their first lesson last week. Be sure to ask them about it and what potential careers they were matched with! 7th grade students will have their first lesson November 9th & 10th and 8th grade students will have their first lesson on December 1st & 2nd.
Homework Arguments, Stress, & Anger
Deadlines. Pressure. Tests. Evaluation. Grades. Homework is a loaded topic, and one sure to drum up difficult, angry feelings in kids and parents alike. Kids feel stress and a lack of control. Parents feel pressure to make sure their kids are succeeding and catastrophize when they don’t. If there are arguments over homework in your home, then check out this episode and change the anger script.
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODQwOTY2LnJzcw
STEM Career Day
SD2 in partnership with UC San Diego will be hosting a free interactive career day with food provided at the City Heights/Weingart Library. Students will get to explore careers in medicine, meet extraordinary medical professionals, and learn more about their field of work through hands-on activities. Check out the flyer and register for the event below!
Event Date: November 6, 2021 10:00 am
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
Click on the link below to learn more about Native American culture and some of the important contributions Native Americans have made.
http://culturalawarenesscenter.weebly.com/native-american-heritage.html
PBMS Tutoring Hours
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PBMS Counseling Department
The PBMS Counselors are committed to helping our students reach their academic, career and social emotional goals! We are happy to assist students and parents. PBMS Counselors are assigned to students by grade level. Please contact us by email or phone to set up a time to chat!
Join our new 2021-2022 Counseling Google Classroom: 3zjweik
Email: tpriest@sandi.net
Website: https://pbmiddle.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 4676 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: 858-221-5600