Social-Emotional Health

Visuals & Graphics for the Home Setting

Comic - Kids' Guide to Coping with the Pandemic

Source: Counselor Chelsey

Videos

"Rapid Resets"...Simple Strategies to Stay Calm when Stressed

For more information check out the article in Edutopia

Rapid Reset: Pushing a Wall to Settle the Nervous System

Rapid Reset: Taking a Quick Walk to De-escalate

Rapid Reset: Sipping Water for Self-Care During the Day

Rapid Reset: Using Physical Work to Calm the Brain

This breathing exercise from Gozenonline is for both adults and children to help alleviate anxiety.

The blue sky is a perfect metaphor for the mind! Check out other videos from HeadSpace!

Creating more optimism via MindUp.

These SEL videos from Lessons for SEL are like the "Netflix" of SEL.

Articles

Taking Care of Your Family’s Mental Health During COVID-19 By Katherine Bedard-Thomas, PHD via Cincinnati Children's Hospital

10 Ways Parents Can Bring Social-Emotional Learning Home By Sara Potler LaHayne via EdSurge

Share Loving-Kindness Meditation with Your Kids By Frank J. Sileo, PhD via the National PTA

Energy and Calm: Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices By Lori Desautels via Edutopia

Free Resources

These FREE SEL resources from Counselor Chelsey are to help teachers connect with students, but they are also wonderful parent resources! All you have to do is sign up with your email to receive access!

Erika’s Lighthouse was founded in response to a young girl losing her life to depression. They are dedicated to providing information for you and your teen to educate and empower them to take charge of their mental health.

Tara, from Autism Little Learners has created this library of COVID-19 Related Stories for educators and parents to share with students.

Resources from Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

CDC developed this COVID-19 Parental Resource Kit: Ensuring Children and Young People’s Social, Emotional, and Mental Well-being to help support parents, caregivers, and other adults serving children and young people in recognizing children and young people’s social, emotional, and mental health challenges and helping to ensure their well-being.

St. Elizabeth has added mental health resources for youth including help line information and resources for schools and families. Click here to learn more.

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