Counseling

Let's Talk!

Hudson Area School counselors are available each weekday through the remainder of the school year for a 15-minute ZOOM meeting (students can schedule more than one time block, if needed). These meetings can consist of social/emotional support, scheduling questions, college/admission questions, etc. Students can schedule a meeting using the following links:

Karen Cheney (5th-12th)

Nicole Cheney (DK-4th)

Tyler Conrad (5th-12th)

If ZOOM meetings are not your thing, we can also be reached by phone or text at the following numbers:

Karen Cheney (5th-12th) - (567) 318-2023

Nicole Cheney (DK-4th) - (419) 540-8595

Tyler Conrad (5th-12th) - (260) 319-5244

Please keep us in the loop of what is going on. We are here to help you in any way that we can!

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Social & Emotional Resources

Experts agree that the biggest factor in maintaining emotional wellness is keeping to a schedule. Here is a popular schedule that has been floated across social media -

Sometimes, the only control we have in our lives depends on our perspective. Changing our perspective can help us process our situation in a more positive light. Here are two examples where we have control over our situation -

Mindfulness practices remind us to live in the present. When we live in the present, we push out any negative thoughts that try to creep in our minds and focus on just simply being. The example below contains easy mnemonics to remember -

Another great resource for children of all ages is Child Mind. The Child Mind Institute is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

Many families are suffering from feelings of grief during this pandemic. Understanding the stages of grief can help families identify where they are in the grieving process and realize that they are not alone and it will get better -

Here is a list of 99 things from Your Life Your Voice you can do when depression or anxiety starts to creep up.

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If you would like to speak with someone that is not affiliated with the school, the following two links are good resources for support:

Crisis Text Line- This is a 24/7 crisis support. Students can just text HOME to 741741 and connect with a crisis counselor.