The Counselor's Corner
November 2021
What is gratitude and why does it matter?
According to kidshealth.com, "Gratitude is one of many positive emotions. It's about focusing on what's good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have."
Gratitude doesn't just feel good. Making a habit of gratitude can also be good for us. Like other positive emotions, feeling grateful on a regular basis can have a big effect on our lives. Brain research shows that positive emotions are good for our bodies, minds, and brains.
- Positive emotions open us up to more possibilities. They boost our ability to learn and make good decisions.
- Positive emotions balance out negative emotions. People who often feel grateful and appreciative are happier, less stressed and less depressed. Gratitude is like a U-turn on complaining or thinking about what we don't have.
- One positive emotion often leads to another. When we feel grateful, we might also feel happy, calm, joyful, or loving.
- Gratitude can lead to positive actions. When we feel grateful for someone's kindness toward us, we may be more likely to do a kindness in return. Your gratitude also can have a positive effect on someone else's actions. Thanking people can make it more likely they'll do a kindness again.
- Gratitude helps us build better relationships. When we feel and express heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to people in our lives, it creates loving bonds, builds trust, and helps you feel closer.
Unity Day was on October 20th, 2021
We wore ORANGE on October 20th to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.
December Holiday Food Basket
The basket includes a frozen entrée (chicken or turkey, at random) and side dishes to prepare a holiday meal for your family.
HOW TO CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELORS:
Kayce Heck
6th Grade Counselor
717-273-9391 Ext. 2507
Robin Lerch
7th Grade School Counselor
717-273-9391 Ext. 2508
Renee Lamoureux
8th Grade Counselor
717-273-9391 Ext. 2506
Website: https://www.lebanon.k12.pa.us/middle-school/counseling/
Location: 350 North 8th Street, Lebanon, PA, USA
Phone: 717-273-9391