Below are the Lessons that have been posted to Schoology. These lessons guide students through identifying emotions as well as regulating emotions.
Middle School can bring on some really heavy topics and concerns wth friends
Substance Abuse and Mental
Coping with stress
There are many unknowns and uncertainties in life. SAMHSA has great resources for extra strong feelings or anxieties as we navigate throughmiddle school including common stressors, warning signs, and tools can help students and families manage.
Drug and Alcohol Information
Partnership to End Addiction
http://www.drugfree.org- resources for parents to support their students in ending addictions
Bored? Stressed? Try something new!
There is a lot different in the world today. These links can help with a variety of simple struggles you may be facing.
Ways to refocus or calm down: This list is helpful when you feel overwhelmed, unfocused, or need to reset whether thats at home or at school.
Counselor Recommended Apps: Use your phone to help your mental health. Topics range from gratitude, meditation, to reporting or managing depression and suicidal thoughts.
Journaling
Coloring Pages : are a great way to destress or refocus. Pint your favorite from this site and find some colors.
CBS- Moment in Nature: Even on a rainy day when you can't travel outdoors you can give yourself a dose of nature with this video and soundscape playlist.
5 Mindfulness Activities to try also try this nightly reflection activity to wind down and sleep
Make a Calming Jar
Grounding Techniques: These are practices to help center you when things may feel overwhelimg or out of control for any reason
Create a Vision Board with this video and this brainstorming sheet
Practice Mindful Walking: More specifics on this practice here