RDM Counseling Department
News Letter
Parents
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Navigating through this present time can feel overwhelming. Please know that you are not alone and that we are here to work as a team in an effort to support the social emotional well being of every student. Below we've provided you with some social emotional resources for you and your child.
Thank You,
RDM Counselors
Ms. Avila & Ms. Torres
Estimados Padres/Guardianes
Este tiempo puede ser difícil. Tengan en cuenta que no están solos y que estamos aquí para trabajar unidos en un esfuerzo para apoyar el bienestar social y emocional de cada estudiante. Adjunto, le proporcionamos algunos recursos sociales y emocionales para usted y su hijo.
Gracias,
Consejeras de RDM
Ms. Avila & Ms. Torres
Resources for parents explaining COVID-19
You might be struggling to explain COVID-19 to your children. Not only are kids curious about what the virus is, but they also might be confused about the emotions they may be experiencing because of the virus and suddenly being out of their regular routines.
When talking to kids about COVID-19, it's important to remind them of two essential character traits; hope and trust. Remind them to have trust that nurses, doctors, and scientists are doing their very best to care for and treat the people who are sick.
Lastly, remind kids that we all have many different feelings, we use our emotions to help us make sense of what is happening around us. It is okay to feel angry, sad, or confused. No matter what kids are feeling, encourage them to talk about those feelings with an adult.
Below you will find a few resources to help your children understand what is currently happening. We highly recommend the read aloud "The Yucky Bug" by Julia Cook. It does a great job of explaining to children our current situation.
Recursos para explicaciones del COVID-19
Es posible que tenga dificultades para explicar COVID-19 a sus hijos. Los niños no solo sienten curiosidad por saber qué es el virus, sino que también pueden estar confusos acerca de las emociones que pueden estar viviendo debido el virus y estar fuera de sus rutinas regulares.
Al hablar con los niños sobre COVID-19, es importante recordarles dos cualidades de carácter esenciales; esperanza y confianza. Recuérdeles que confíen en que las enfermeras, los médicos y los científicos están haciendo todo lo posible para cuidar y tratar a las personas enfermas.
Por último, recuérdeles a los niños que todos tenemos muchos sentimientos diferentes, utilizamos nuestras emociones para ayudarnos a dar sentido a lo que sucede a nuestro alrededor. Está bien sentirse enojado, triste o confusos. No importa lo que sientan los niños, anímelos a hablar sobre esos sentimientos con un adulto.
RDM web page
Below are additional counseling resources that are also available on our RDM web page under Counselor's Corner. #Weareinthistogether
https://rme.sharylandisd.org/
PBS How to de-stress during corona virus
PBS- How to talk to your kids
The Yucky Bug
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Virginia Career View
Books and Lessons
Sharyland ISD Counselor Video
Robot Explains Coronavirus Spanish
Robot Explains Coronavirus English
Resources to Spark Student's Growth
Coronavirus Student Handout Spanish
Coronavirus Handout English
Coronavirus Parent Handout
SISD Mental Health Moment
How to use Mind Yeti:
1. Select a video with your child.
2. Have your child follow along to the directions given to complete the mindfulness activity.
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise
When you are feeling anxious, pause and settle your mind by naming:
- 5 things you can see
- 4 things you can hear
- 3 things you can touch
- 2 things you can smell
- 1 thing you can taste
FREE MINDFULNESS APP CLICK HERE
HOPE Peer Support Warmline
También queremos recordarles a los estudiantes y las familias que están pasando por momentos difíciles a través de nuestra situación actual que pueden encontrar apoyo emocional a través de recursos en nuestro sitio web, incluida la línea de ayuda de Safeschool, la línea directa nacional de prevención de suicidios y la línea de atención de apoyo HOPE.
We want to also remind students and families that are experiencing difficult times through our current situation that they can find emotional support through resources on our website, including Safeschool helpline, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, as well as, the HOPE Peer Support Warmline.
The HOPE Family Health Center has created the HOPE Peer Support Warmline. It is an alternative for someone who is looking for emotional support. Here you can be listened to with compassion, empathy, hope and understanding. You can connect and feel validated with someone with similar life experiences. Their mission is to use lived experience to promote wellness and recovery in the RGV. It is available to anyone 16 and older. Parents may call for guidance. It is a free resource available in English and Spanish.
The Warmline is a toll free, non crisis line. The Warmline staff can also provide community resources and are open during the hours other resources may not be available.”
The Warmline contact number is 844-755-4673 (HOPE)
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 4:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Individuals answering the phone are Certified Peer Support Specialist. All phone calls are confidential.
Contact
Ms. Avila
Email: mavila@sharylandisd.org
Ms. Torres
Email: ftorres@sharylandisd.org