Family Connection
Disclaimer: The resources outlined on this webpage are local resources provided for the convenience of families who are seeking services they deem necessary for their child. These are not referrals and should not be construed as medical or legal advice. Participation in any of the included or similar programs is not a requirement of the school district. Families are solely responsible for screening these programs and upon reviewing program guidelines and services, make their own informed decision surrounding placement of their child at their sole discretion and expense.
Community Resource Guide
Please click on the document to the right to find the following resources:
Youth Crisis and Suicide Prevention & Intervention
County PERT (Psychiatric Emergency Response Teams) and Psychiatric emergency evaluation services
Counseling services
Family supports
If you or your child are in immediate need of social-emotional support please call the
San Diego Crisis line at
888 - 724 - 7240
or
9-1-1
23.24 Resource Guide by DMUSD Counselors for Families- 10.5.23.pdf
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
Crisis Text Line
741741
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
The Trevor Project
866-488-7386
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan (2020-2024)
Information on No Place for Hate Family Resources
Mental Health Support
Grief Support for Children
Elizabeth Hospice
(833) 349-2050
Rady's Children Support Groups
Homework Support
Click here to see a list of resources to support homework at home
The DMUSD Counseling Team is beyond excited to have launched grade-level assemblies during the 2022-2023 school year and continue facilitating them for our students during the 2023-2024 school year. These assemblies help us to connect with every single student in an assembly setting each trimester (totaling 3x/year). The success of this work is dependent on the school-to-home connection. Please review the information sent from your student's teacher/the school relating to these assemblies so the conversation can be continued at home. The topics range based on data, teacher report and student need and cover the following information:
Kindergarten
1st Grade
Trimester #1: Zones of Regulation + Expected vs. Unexpected
Trimester #2: Tattling versus Reporting
Trimester #3: Flexible Thinking
2nd Grade
Trimester #1: Zones of Regulation + Size of the Problem
Trimester #2: Self-Control
Trimester #3: Thinking bubble vs Talking bubble
3rd Grade
Trimester #1: Zones of Regulation + Toolbox (coping strategies)
Trimester #2: How our Emotions Affect our Communication
Trimester #3: Teamwork
4th Grade
Trimester #1: Making & Keeping Friends
Trimester #2: Characteristics of a Healthy Friendship
Trimester #3: Integrity
5th Grade
Trimester #1: Ownership
Trimester #2: Crumpled Heart (empathy)
Trimester #3: Relational Aggression
6th Grade
Trimester #1: Embracing Differences
Trimester #2: Embracing Yourself
Trimester #3: Embracing Change
The Zones of Regulation is like a map for our feelings and energy levels! The four zones help us identify, understand and manage our emotions.
Within Zones of Regulation, students will learn about size of the problem. This is an important skill because we want to ensure that the size of our problem matches the size of our reaction.
What is a calm down corner?
A calm down corner is a place for children to pause, reset and regulate.
When might you use a calm down corner?
when your child is experiencing a big emotion
when your child is overstimulated
when your child is not listening
when your child needs a break from screen time
when your child is transitioning from a high energy activity to a calmer activity that requires more focus
Note: A calm down corner is a peaceful place to reset and should not be used as a punishment.
Items to include in a calm down corner
Sensory Fidgets
Feelings chart
Calming scents
Soft, comforting items
Soothing sounds
Art materials
Journal
