Anxiety Management
Week 1
From the Counselor's Office
Miss Mundell - School Counselor 4-5
Mrs. Monticelli - School Counselor 6-8
Mrs. Wagner - School Counselor 9-12
Mrs. Garabrandt - School Counselor 9-12
Mrs. Fox - Social Worker
Mrs. Alyssa - Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Mrs. Urban - Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Each week we will provide information on various social/emotional topics and tips to help our students from afar!
You always have the choice to be HAPPY - learn to understand the bumps in the road - GROW from them - and STAY POSITIVE.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety drives people to avoid the things that scare them. When a "scary" thing is avoided, there is an immediate but short-lived sense of relief. However, the next time a similar threat arises, it feels even scarier. This creates a harmful cycle of avoidance, and worsening anxiety.
What does anxiety look like?
- Uncontrollable Worry
- Poor Concentration
- Excessive Nervousness
- Increased Heart Rate
- Sleep Problems
- Upset Stomach
- Muscle Tension
- Avoidance of Fear
What can we do to help with our anxiety?
What You Can and Can't Control
You CAN Stop Worry's Vicious Cycle
DECLUTTER your MIND
Additional Coping Tools:
https://www.thehelpfulcounselor.com/18-coping-skills-strategies-for-children-and-teens/
Apps:
CBT Thought Diary
Coloring Book for Me
Virtual Hope Box
Breathe2Relax
School Closure Wellness Challenge Primary- grade 8
Color in each block that you complete while school is closed and bring your sheet back - or just a note that says how many you did - to Mrs. Fox (Primary-3), Miss Mundell (4-5), or Mrs. Monticelli (6-8) when school reopens. Complete 10 challenges to get your name in a drawing for a local gift card. Complete 20 challenges for 2 entries or complete 30 challenges for 3 entries.
School Closure Wellness Challenge- High School
Please Reach Out To Us If You Need Anything At All
bfox@claymontschools.org (grades k-3)
kmundell@claymontschools.org (grades 4-5)
smonticelli@claymontschools.org (grades 6-8)
lwagner@claymontschools.org (grades 9-12)
vgarabrandt@claymontschools.org (grades 9-12)