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Welcome, Students!
Welcome, Students!
This new Virtual Calming Room is here to help YOU, our awesome Biddeford and Dayton students! We know that the last few months have been challenging not being in school or seeing your friends and teachers. The Biddeford school counselors and social workers want to remind you that however you are feeling during this time, it's OK and we are here for you.
It's OK not to feel OK. It's OK to feel worried, anxious, stressed, angry, alone, confused or happy. However you feel, it's normal. We are here to remind you to breathe and to check in when you need help. You are not alone.
This Virtual Calming Room is a place for students to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings. We are here to support you!
-Biddeford School Counselors & Social Workers
Note: The following links are purely for educational purposes and are not intended as psychological interventions or as a substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help you should seek the consultation of a licensed mental health professional.
The SOP: HOW to use the Virtual Calming Room
FEEL. Notice how you feel in your body. Are you angry, sad, worried, stressed - all of the above? Just notice it and feel it. We all have feelings.
BREATHE. Take a deep breath in and out. Try this 3 times. This will help your body feel a little calmer and help you focus on what to do next.
TRY. There are so many ways to help yourself feel better when you are struggling with big emotions. In this calming room we've added lots of ideas for you to try. Try something new! These strategies are called coping skills. Coping skills are things that help us feel better. From drawing and reading to listening to music or watching videos of animals, these are all ways to help you breathe, take a moment to take care of yourself, and to help those difficult feelings settle a little bit to help you think clearly.
At the top of this home page you will find sections for elementary schools and the middle/high schools. Click on that dropdown menu to see lots of ideas. Try something new to help yourself feel better!
ASK FOR HELP. If you are still struggling after trying some of these coping strategies in the calming room, that's OK! Please reach out for help. Ask your teacher or you can email your school counselor to check in and have a conversation.
EMERGENCY
If this is an emergency - you or a friend are feeling suicidal or having thoughts of dying or harming yourself or someone is harming you - please speak to a trusted adult as soon as possible.
You can call 911 or the Maine Hotline # 1-888-568-1112 any time.
You can also text #741741 to seek help also or to talk about any mental health concerns.
You are not alone.
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