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Counselor Contact Information:
Information as of 7/29/2020
Counselor Role and Responsibilities
RMS Counselors will continue to provide support for students and parents.
Counselors will be trained in COVID-19 safety protocols.
Counselors will follow guidelines with regards to wearing a mask when meeting face-to-face with students.
For students who are not on campus, meetings can take place via an online platform.
Counselors will develop strategies and support for students, families, and staff members for each phase of recovery (before reopening, immediately after reopening, and long-term support).
Counselors will develop a referral system for individuals who need targeted support as well as access to school-employed and community mental health professionals.
Counselors can help identify and provide support to students or staff, perhaps at higher risk, for significant stress or trauma from COVID-19. This could involve mental health screenings to determine who needs crisis intervention support.
Students in need of social-emotional support will be provided tiered interventions which could involve referral for additional support.
As of 8/1/20
How to Contact and Schedule an Appointment with a Counselor:
Professional School Counselors
A-K Mr. Rooney mrooney@dentonisd.org; (972) 347-7014
L-Z Mrs. Mohon smohon@dentonisd.org; (972) 347-7013
Student Assistance Counselor
Mrs. Cheek jcheek@dentonisd.org; (972) 347-7015
Social-Emotional Support/Mental Wellness
Resources for Parents:
District Information for Counseling Services
District information and resources on Covid-19
Social Emotional Activities for Kids
CDC: Managing Stress and Anxiety
National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
CDC: Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
Indoor Activities for Children
Healthy Children: Working and Learning from Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Resources for Students
Resources for Students
Using music and sounds for calmness:
Click for Spa Relaxing MusicMacaroni Union - "Weightless" (Neuroscience research claims this song reduces anxiety up to 65%)Nature Scenes and Relaxation Music Relaxing Piano Music
Guided mindfulness:Leaves on a Stream: Audio mindfulness exerciseCalm YouTube Channel: Train your mind with LeBron JamesCalm YouTube Channel: 10-Minute Daily MeditationsCalm YouTube Channel: A Calm Body
Techniques:Box Breathing Body Scan Creating a Mantra Fresh Air & Walking
Click for Spa Relaxing MusicMacaroni Union - "Weightless" (Neuroscience research claims this song reduces anxiety up to 65%)Nature Scenes and Relaxation Music Relaxing Piano Music
Guided mindfulness:Leaves on a Stream: Audio mindfulness exerciseCalm YouTube Channel: Train your mind with LeBron JamesCalm YouTube Channel: 10-Minute Daily MeditationsCalm YouTube Channel: A Calm Body
Techniques:Box Breathing Body Scan Creating a Mantra Fresh Air & Walking
Healthy Coping Strategies to Manage Stress and Anxiety
Everyone has feelings of anxiety, nervousness, tension and stress from time to time. That's normal. Recognize and acknowledge that you feel anxiety.
Practice Relaxation Techniques
Deep breathing helps to relax a major nerve that runs from the diaphragm to the brain, sending a message to the entire body to let go and loosen up.
Get Sleep, Nourishment and Exercise
Get the right amount of sleep for your needs, not too much or too little. Eat well: choose fruit, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains for long-term energy (instead of the short bursts that come from too much sugar or caffeine). Exercise to send oxygen to every cell in the body so that your brain and body can operate at their best.
Connect With Others
While following current CDC recommendations of social distancing, spend time with friends or family. Organized activities are great, but just hanging out works too, even utilizing FaceTime or other virtual platforms. Doing things with those we feel close to deepens our bonds, allowing us to feel supported and secure. The fun and sharing that go with it allow us to feel happier and less upset about things.
Connect With Nature
Being outside can help you feel peaceful and grounded.
Pay Attention to the Good Things
A great way to keep our minds off the worry track is to focus our thoughts on the things that are good, beautiful and positive. Appreciate the small, everyday blessings. Allow yourself to dream, wish and imagine the best that could happen. Use positive self-talk!
Note: When anxiety and worry feels extreme, it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. For someone who has an anxiety disorder, getting proper care from a health professional is important.
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