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Remember, your school counselors and social workers are here to listen, help and provide resources. If you need extra support, they can help guide and connect you.
Remember, your school counselors and social workers are here to listen, help and provide resources. If you need extra support, they can help guide and connect you.
Breathing Bubble
Calm yourself with the ability to control your breathing.
For those of us feeling a little out of whack... feeling our emotions take over when they normally wouldn't... feeling out of control in situations that we normally wouldn't feel out of control... here is the activity for you. Complete the Feelings Journal for one week and let's see where you stand.
Talking to Your Teen About Suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month. The COVID-19 pandemic’s health risks and social restrictions can leave anyone -- especially those who are depressed, overwhelmed or feeling hopeless -- struggling with suicidal thoughts. Depression can be treated, and there is support to help you overcome your struggles and renew hope, even though it may feel impossible.
Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength. You are not alone. The Columbus City Schools Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Advocate, provides 24/7 FREE, confidential assistance for you and your extended family. Call Health Advocate at 866-799-2728
When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time.
Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy.
Build Resilience Together
Build Resilience Together
One way that parents and caring adults can support children and help prevent bullying is by helping them build resilience. Resilience is the ability to overcome serious hardship and adapt well when faced with adverse experiences, including bullying. Building resilience helps children develop their sense of control and connection, which is important when facing trauma. Children who possess the following may be more resilient than their peers when facing difficult ACEs, such as bullying:
Relationships with adults that comfort and guide them, helping them develop.
The ability to work on problem-solving skills help children use different parts of their brain and develop pathways they can use in different experiences, like high-stress situations.
The ability to self-regulate helps with positive social, academic, and mental health outcomes.
Parents and caring adults can help children build resilience on a daily basis using many approaches. For example, work on solving problems together. Help your child with self-reflection: If your child is defensive or aggressive, help them reflect on the situation to understand what is causing their behavior. With the support of caring adults, children can become more resilient and develop skills for navigating challenging life experiences, like bullying.
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