Welcome to the ACPC Counselor Corner!

Here at ACPC, we are fortunate to have 3 school counselors to serve your child's needs. Please reach out to us if your child needs assistance socially/emotionally and/or academically. We will be glad to help in any way we can or refer you to someone who can. Give us a call at ACPC at (270) 618-7200 or email us at:

erica.ausbrooks@allen.kyschools.us (upstairs classrooms)

diane.towe@allen.kyschools.us (downstairs classrooms)

cassie.allen@allen.kyschools.us (behavioral counselor)

When something scary happens

Check out this wonderful website on PBS for young children who are experiencing uncomfortable feelings when a crisis arises or they are feeling afraid or unsure of what is going on and what to do in case of an emergency.

https://pbskids.org/learn/when-something-scary-happens/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=currentevents_2021

Worries

If your child is having some anxiety about what is going on during the pandemic, here are some coping skills and ways you can work through it together:

CIRCLE OF TRUST

• talk about how you are feeling with the people you trust at home

• if you have questions, ask the people you trust, to help you understand

• keep in touch with friends, even if you are not seeing them every day

• video chat or call loved ones who don't live near you.

BREATHE IT OUT

If your body is feeling restless or tense, take some time to sit and slow your breathing. Try deep belly breathing, tracing your hand while you breathe in and out, or tracing your finger around the perimeter of a rectangle while you breathe in and out. Repeat at least 5 times!

Finally, set a small daily goal for yourself. Keep your focus on things you can do! Also, do not forget to look for the fun! Shift your thoughts away from the worries and do something fun! Remember, it's ok to have worries, talk to someone you trust about how you are feeling!

Be kind!! Mrs. Tabor and Mrs. Ausbrooks

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