Social/Emotional Resources

Remember when you were a first-time parent of a small baby and you read articles and books to figure out what was developmentally normal? After over a decade of parenting by the time students reach high school, we often forget that there are many new and exciting milestones during the teenage and early adult years as well. We may have stopped reading about how to parent but we likely still have those days of thinking "Is this behavior NORMAL?!" So, the GMHS Counselors have compiled some resources for you to continue to learn, discuss, and grow alongside your student.

• Jefferson Center for Mental Health
• Second Wind Fund
• Safe To Tell- Anonymously report anything concerning or threatening you, your family, your friends, or your community
• Jeffco JAC- The Juvenile Assessment Center can help identify community resources to support your individual needs
• Colorado Crisis Services- provides confidential and immediate support for mental health, substance abuse, and emotional support 24/7/365. If you are in crisis or need help dealing with one, call this toll-free number 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255 to speak to a trained professional.
  • Walk-in services located at 4643 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge
• Gender Identity Center of Colorado
• Addiction Resources and Info
• Let's Talk CO

Current Events and Articles:

• How to deal with a bully
• 6 Myths of Suicide
• "13 Reasons Why" Talking Points
• "13 Reasons Why"- article discussing Netflix series
• Beyond Surviving- Grief and Loss
• Grief, Loss, and Trauma
• After the Storm- Managing Stress
• GirlsHealth.gov- tips on self-esteem, relationships, nutrition, and other topics
• Anxiety Resources
• BAM Body and Mind- dealing with stress and anxiety in a positive way
• Power of Positivity
• Managing Stress and Anxiety
• Eating Disorder Resources
• Financial Literacy

Books

• How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims
• The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed by Jessica Lahey