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School Social Workers and School Psychologists banded together to provide resources to support students during these challenging times. Keeping whole child health in mind, find ways to support your student's social emotional needs and growth. Teachers and caregivers are important too. You may also find some resources on how to make sure you are socially and emotionally strong so that you may better care for the student's in your life.
School Social Workers and School Psychologists banded together to provide resources to support students during these challenging times. Keeping whole child health in mind, find ways to support your student's social emotional needs and growth. Teachers and caregivers are important too. You may also find some resources on how to make sure you are socially and emotionally strong so that you may better care for the student's in your life.
It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village
Find an extensive list of resources from AAPS community partners that provide help and support to families and students during the COVID-19 stay at home order. We are only including free resources from existing nonprofits, businesses and organizations in our local community.
On top of everything, parents may be struggling to take on the new role of teacher as schools close or move to online coursework. If you are finding the current situation challenging you may find these tips helpful. Remember, you don't need to put all of these in place all at once. It's possible to pace the tips out over weeks and give yourself a break.
A document by TRAILS that describes several mindsets and ideas for how teachers, parents and caregivers can take care of themselves during this difficult time. It outlines several general coping strategies and provides specific techniques for each. Adults may want to concentrate on one strategy per week so that they do not overwhelm themselves.
Join members of our school psychologist team for an informal, co-facilitated parent support group to discuss your current challenges, bounce ideas around with other parents and generally find non-judgmental support and connection.
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 and Thursdays 1:00-2:00
A school psychologist offers advice to parents on how to support their child during school closures. BY REBECCA BRANSTETTER | APRIL 21, 2020
This article simplifies balancing home-learning, working and parenting into three research based mindsets/tips that will be helpful for organizing your home and family life in this difficult time.
Student Specific Supports
Student Specific Supports
A document by TRAILS that describes several mindsets and ideas for how teachers, parents and caregivers can take care of themselves during this difficult time. It outlines several general coping strategies and provides specific techniques for each. Adults may want to concentrate on one strategy per week so that they do not overwhelm themselves.
This resource focuses on a variety of strategies teens can use to navigate the stress and anxiety during this challenging time. There are 9 pages and each page following the intro page provides a specific coping strategy teens can use. There are a lot of useful strategies in here, so it might be helpful to read and try out a new strategy each day.
A two page document from ZerotoThrive.org and UM Michigan Medicine that focuses on babies and young children, supporting them with big feelings in terms of safety, acceptance, and expression.
A resource bank of visuals for hand washing, social stories, and tips/guidelines for discussing COVID19 with individuals with special needs.
Georgie and the Giant Germ is a story about a young boy and his mom discovering how to stay safe from germs while staying at home.
Calming Supports
Calming Supports
Breathing with Lester- A 1 page visual for guided breathing.
A mindfulness app designed for children, which includes check-ins, mindfulness exercises and activities, all with a “mission” theme. NOTE: This is an external app that will need to be downloaded to a personal device.
Breathing activities that support calm body. These visuals can be printed, cut out and posted to remind a student of calming strategies.
Movement
Movement
Social, Emotional & Mental Health Support
Social, Emotional & Mental Health Support
If your child is in need of immediate or urgent mental health support please contact:
If your child is in need of immediate or urgent mental health support please contact:
Washtenaw Community Mental Health: 24/7 phone and mobile crisis services, available to any Washtenaw County Resident
Phone: (734) 544-3050
Ozone House: 24-Hour support and resources for youth, and those who care about youth
Phone: (734) 662-2222
Text “Ozone” to (734) 662-2222 M-TH 10am-7pm and Fri 10am-4pm.
All Ozone House services are free, voluntary, and confidential.
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