Glenn Counseling Weekly
June 01- June 05, 2020
Weekly Theme- Self-care, creating a Safety Plan
Can you believe this is the last week of school? Please take some time this summer to take care of yourself. This is very important for both your mental health and physical health. Here are some tips and advice on how to find peace and balance in life while practicing self-care.
We can't wait to see you in the next school year!
Be well!
John Glenn Counseling Dept.
A Note to Parents- How to practice self- care & how to teach your children about self-care
Recorded Parent Webinar: Providing Closure for the 2019-2020 School Year
For Glenn Astronauts - Taking care of your self
What was taught in Guidance Lessons (May 25 - May 29, 2020)
From Head to Toe
Health-Wellness Triangle
The Very Frustrated Monster
Kinder- Selfcare
Student Participation
3rd - Frustration and calming strategies
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.
New Resource Available
Taco Cabana offers free lunch for kids all summer long, no purchase necessary Kids 12 and under can eat free every weekday
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