Helpful Links/Reading
On this page you will find links to articles or readings that the counseling department staff, teachers, or community members have recommended.
Mindfulness Resources
TOPICS:
Grief
Stress/Pressure
New York Times, May 31, 2019: "Opinion: Let's Hear It for the Average Child" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/opinion/average-child.html
Anxiety & Depression
NPR, February 12, 2019: "How to Help Teenage Girls Reframe Anxiety and Strengthen Resilience" https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/52994/how-to-help-teenage-girls-reframe-anxiety-and-strengthen-resilience
Suicide Prevention
Swimming Short Film: Suicide Prevention: swimmingshortfilm.com One of our Whitman students created a short teen suicide prevention video; this film presents a powerful message created by a high school student speaking directly to other high schoolers. It includes a slam poetry piece, interviews with teens, an interview with a hotline operator, common warning signs of suicide, resources, and an interpretive dance. The overarching message of this video is to emphasize the importance of reaching out for help and reaching out to help others who might be struggling. While it was specifically created to empower those struggling with suicidal intentions, as well as those who know someone who may be at risk, it is valuable for all of us to watch so we can be more aware of everyone around us. Brought to you by Amelia Montagnino; Poetry by Jordan Shaibani.
Washington Post, March 18, 2019: "Teen suicides are on the rise. Here’s what parents can do to slow the trend." https://t.co/Jh5L150pbW
College Application Process
Making Caring Common Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education, March 2019. "Turning the Tide II: How Parents and High Schools Can Cultivate Ethical Character and Reduce Distress in The College Admissions Process" https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/reports/turning-the-tide-2-parents-high-schools-college-admissions
Parenting Teenagers
5 simple tips to help you have a real conversation with a teen: https://ideas.ted.com/5-simple-tips-to-help-you-have-a-real-conversation-with-a-teen/
How to stop worrying about your teen: https://aliciaclarkpsyd.com/how-to-stop-worrying-about-your-teen/
Self-Management & Decision Making
Substance Use/Abuse
College/Career Readiness
Transition to College
Huffington Post, August 24, 2019. "The One Thing Parents Should (But Often Don’t) Consider Before Sending Their Kids To College." https://www.huffpost.com/entry/back-to-school-college-mental-health_n_5d5ea9a8e4b0dfcbd4897091