Counseling & Social Work
Weekly Communication: Week of April 27, 2020
Resources: Links to Access help.... SWISD Counselors & Social Workers Working Together for YOU
National Domestic Violence Hotline
In this site, highly-trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
SNAP Online Grocery Purchases:
Texas Health & Human Services recently received federal approval to allow Texans to purchase groceries online using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pilot program is expected to start by May 18 statewide.
Other Supports:
Stop Bullying: Digital Awareness for Parents
Clarity Child Guidance Center - One in Five Minds
Parent Help on caring for kid's mental health during COVID-19
Elementary Level
Mindfulness Activity/Lesson:
Read Aloud Book:
Jack's Worry by Sam Zuppardi
Worry Warriors: What is a Worry Warrior? a Counselor Keri video
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Social Emotional Well-Being:
"Time to Come In Bear - Social Distancing"
All elementary levels:
"The Listening Game" - Mindfulness Video
Middle School Level
Future Planning:
Being Organized:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pi8ab-mkAo
Organizational Strategies:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8-rjSXqr8c
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Counselors are also available by email. You can request an appointment to talk to your counselor through the request form or email. Counselors will set a communication time/date through Remind Call during business hours: 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Social Emotional Moment:
Mindfulness Exercises you can try these 4 simple exercises
High School Level
Attention SENIORS: Class of 2020
SENIOR Recognitions through KSAT12
KSAT12 wants to highlight our high school graduates! Give your graduate a shout-out in our community galleries on ksat.com for a chance to be featured on a newscast. Just upload pictures with a message under the “Graduate Photos" or “Clubs/Organizations” categories
on this form:
- SWHS: https://bit.ly/3brFiCx
- SWL: https://bit.ly/2VKbGtH
Southwest Spotlight Video for Seniors with Dr. Verstuyft, Mr. Black & Mr. Guidry
College, Career & Military
Military Options:
Click on the links below to explore these branches and see what a military career can do for you.
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Counselors are also available by email. You can request an appointment to talk to your counselor through the request form or email. Counselors will set a communication time/date through Remind Call during business hours: 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Post Secondary Planning and Scholarship(s) of the Week
Please continue to check & monitor your status on the following:
Scholarship Search Locations:
SW Cares - Wellness Team: Counselors & Social Workers
Email: lgonzalez@swisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/swisd.net/guidance/home
Location: 11914 Dragon Lane, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-622-4335
Twitter: @swisd_counselor