Glenn Counseling Weekly
May 25- May 29, 2020
Weekly Theme- Finding Balance, Peace and Building Resiliency
Now more than ever it is important that we find a balance in our lives. Home is home, home is school and home is the office. Where does it all begin and were does it end? We use the coping strategies we've learned to help build resiliency, resiliently helps us find balance which in turn will bring us peace.
Be well!
John Glenn Counseling Dept.
A Note to Parents- How to Find Balance, Peace and Build Resiliency
Don't forget!
What was taught in Guidance Lessons (May 18 - May 22)
Kindness Snippet Jar
Little Monkey Calms Down
Learning About Mental Health
Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning @ Home
- Improves self-regulation in children.
- Helps to reduce anxiety symptoms in kids with anxiety.
- Helps them to better understand, express, and navigate their emotions, improving overall emotional wellbeing.
- Enhance children’s abilities to focus and to concentrate.
Children exposed to mindfulness practice have been found to show greater empathy, enhanced social skills, and decreased peer-rated aggression.
Mindfulness boosts self-esteem and self-compassion.
Mindfulness meditation promotes a healthy brain, boosting cognitive control, memory, and cognitive flexibility.
GoNoodle has tons of videos on how to practice fun mindfulness strategies!
Virtual Calming Space in Google Classroom- It's Interactive, check it out!
Relaxation Station In Google Classroom, It's Interactive, check it out!
New Resource Available
Request to see the Counselor Form
If you'd like to speak with your counselor, just simply complete the form on this link (or have an adult) complete it for you.
Can't wait to hear from you!
Ms. Diaz & Ms. Day, Professional School Counselors
Email: carmen-e.diaz@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/glenn
Location: John Glenn Elementary School, Horal Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-2250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John-Glenn-Elementary-103566564636593/
Twitter: @Carmen_E_Diaz