Welcome to the School Psychologists’ Page. We have listed resources to be used with and by students across grade levels. Please see below.

• Journaling

  • Benefits of Journaling Video - YouTube

  • How to Art Journal Video - YouTube

  • Bullet Journal Ideas: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IQ27b5_Rre1qspNWxXBQrXcLrZYR7m_pORKb4WSwwWc/edit

• Addressing Racism and Violence in the Media - Resources for Families

  • CNN & Sesame Street Town Hall - Standing Up to Racism

  • Article from Child Mind Institute - Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News

  • How to Talk to Children After Racial Incidents

  • Talking to Kids about Racism, Violence and Protests

  • These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protest to Your Kids

• Family Well-Being Resources

  • https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/mindfulness-for-children

  • NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline - 1-844-863-9314

  • Anxiety and Coping with Cornovirus: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WTy_cwHvNum_Yh7h67Soj0cH9BI_qls1pepRgpUV1iI/edit?usp=sharing

  • Printable Picture Flip Book and Read-Along Video on Social Distancing

  • TalkSpace Covid-19 Free Resources

  • Well Being Calendar

  • CDC Mental Health during COVID-19

  • Sesame Street COVID-19 for young children

  • Head Space NY - Free meditations, mindful tools, and sleep tools for all ages

  • Simple activities for children and adolescents sheltering-in place at home

  • COVID Special Needs Tool Kit for Children with Developmental Disabilities (e.g., ID, MD, ASD, etc.)

  • Social Story: Mask-wearing

  • From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network - A story for parents to read with their children about fighting the coronavirus

• Skill Building Social Emotional Resources (Grades K-12)

  • Tools for Back to School (Breathing and yoga exercises for classroom/home learning)

  • Centervention - Social, Emotional, Behavioral Skills

  • Tips for Children with Attention Problems

  • Tips for Children with Academic Problems

  • Tips for Children with Anxiety

  • Tips for Children with Depression

• Elementary (Grades K-3) Social Emotional Resources

  • See "Elementary Counseling Resources" tab (to the left) for K-3 Home Packet & other resources

• Middle School (Grades 4-8) Social Emotional Resources

  • Social Emotional Home Packet Grades 4-8

  • Video Clips

    • Inside Out Movie - Video Clip

    • 10 Minute Mindful Breathing

    • Social Skills Video: Seeing Someone Else's Side

    • Social Skills Video: Think It or Say It

    • Social Skills Video: Taking a Break to Calm Down

• High School (Grades 6-12)

  • See "Social Emotional Activities" tab (to the left) for HS Activities

  • How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19)

  • Read: A great piece from the NY Times on how people are feeling during this pandemic

  • The New York Presbyterian Youth Anxiety Center offered a free webinar series for teens, young adults, and their parents to share strategies for resilience in challenging times. Click on link here to view the recording! https://www.nyp.org/youthanxiety/important-notice

  • https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/17/learning/how-will-you-be-celebrating-the-holidays-this-year.html

  • https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/16/learning/five-minutes-of-beethoven.html

  • https://www.nytimes.com/section/learning

**Should you find your child in a crisis, please use the following resources:

For resources providing Telehealth Services during COVID-19, please click this link

Mobile Mental Health – 1-844-277-4820 (needs a parent present)

Astor Service Walk-Ins (all centers have this, depending on the day)

Ellenville (845) 647 - 3349 (Weds 9-6, Thurs 9-8)

New Paltz (845) 419 - 0850 (Mon 9-8, Tues 9-8, Weds 9-8, Fri 9-5)

Kingston (845) 340 - 4053 (Mon 9-6, Tues through Thurs 9-8, Fri 9-5)

Local Emergency Room via ambulance or parent

Direct Admission to Four Winds

Katona (914) 763 - 8151

Saratoga (518) 584 – 3600