Write or draw 3 things that went well for you each week. Make sure to include as many details as you remember. Also, include how this event made you feel in the moment, AND how you feel about it as you write.
Tune in to all the positive and helpful things happening around you each and every day that you are thankful for. Think about the people in your life who care for and support you, the things and places that bring you comfort and calm, and the small moments that bring a smile to your face. Take a moment each day to write down or draw out at least 1 thing that you are grateful for. Here's a list of Gratitude Prompts to help you get started!
Take a moment each day to think of at least one thing that makes you feel proud of yourself. What did you accomplish today? What Say it out loud, "Today I'm proud of myself because..."
This resource is full of Mindfulness playlists, music, and visuals that can help children and adults find their calm.
This resource includes videos of calming, mindfulness movements for students to use in order to feel connected, calm, and safe.
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Remember our I AM Bulletin Board? Well, you can make you too! Use a piece of paper and your art supplies to create a collage all of your positive character traits.
Positive affirmations are positive thoughts or statements that you can think/say to yourself in order to persevere during a challenge.
Cut a piece of paper into strips. On each strip, write one strength. Connect the strips together to make a chain of your st
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You, Inc. - Central Referral Line 1-855-496-8462
You, Inc. is a local mental health agency that provides a wide range of mental health services to children and their families, including but not limited to outpatient therapy, in-home family therapy, positive parent coaching, therapeutic mentoring, school-based outpatient therapy, etc. (telehealth services instituted at this time)
Arbour Counseling Services - Franklin Office 508-528-6037
Arbour Counseling Services is a mental health agency that provides a wide range of mental health services throughout much of Massachusetts. The Franklin Office provides Outpatient Counseling and Community-Based Services, and there are other local offices that provide additional services to children and their families
Riverside Community Care Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention - 800-294-4665
The Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention Team through Riverside Community Care is a 24/7 service available to any child who is experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This team will provide crisis intervention and connection to on-going behavioral health services and supports.