From The Counselor's Cove
January 2022
2022 ~ Here We Come!!!
Happy New Year to our WMS community. It is important to reflect on the positive aspects of 2021. While each of us had our own personal struggles and ours kids faced remote learning and social distancing; reflecting on the positives is just as important as validating and working through the challenges. As always, The Counseling Cove is a safe space for the kids to come and take a 5 minute break, speak to a counselor, or process a specific concern. We do ask the teachers to call ahead and send the kids with a pass. As a counseling team, we work diligently to offer support to all students. We are excited to begin a new year and work with the AMAZING kids at WMS!
Kids Mental Health Crisis!
The short video clip below offers great suggestions for parents who may have a child that is experiencing mental distress.
The Cost of Sleep Deprivation!
More often than not, kids come down to The Counselor's Cove sharing that they are not sleeping well. Most of us, including the kids, know that sleep is a VERY important component of overall health. The first article below highlights the impact that sleep deprivation is having on children and teens. The second article offers ways to help improve sleep hygiene.
https://childmind.org/article/happens-teenagers-dont-get-enough-sleep/
Emotional Regulation!
Most children and teens experience some level of emotional dysregulation. The following article explains what emotional regulation and dysregulation looks like and how we can help our kids when they are feeling dysregulated.
https://childmind.org/article/can-help-kids-self-regulation/