Staff Resources (for personal care)
Mental Health and Resiliency Handbook choice board for handling stress:
Employee Assistance Program 1-800-300-0628; See website:
https://sites.google.com/trschools.com/sel/staff-resources?authuser=0#h.4s8xu7uk920q
Children's Books on Anxiety (with read aloud links)
The Dot by Peter Reynolds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clpw7PG7m1Q
Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzburg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MxfG6kcfEU
Ish by Peter Reynolds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKuXo5cIRtI
Gorilla Thumps and Bear Hugs by Alex Ortner
I am Fine by Daniela Owen
Resources for Parents of elementary children
Here is a website created by parents for parents about how to help your child with anxiety. It offers articles and resources: https://childrenwithanxiety.com/
See also Mental Health page in this website
Consider referring your child to the guidance counselor in your school building
Consider downloading one of these Calming/Meditation apps: Virtual Hope Box, Calm, Aura, Headspace. Check out these suggestions too: https://mashable.com/article/apps-kids-mindfulness-control-emotions
Improve motor skills and self expression here: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/
Read about TAPPING. Tapping, also known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), is a powerful stress relief technique. Tapping is based on the combined principles of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Click here to learn more:
https://www.thetappingsolution.com/tapping-solution-kids-how-to-tap/
Also check out this information on a technique called "tapping" https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/tapping-confident-kids-eft
Try Yoga and positive affirmations: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/yoga-poses-new-year/
Teacher Resources (for teaching your students)
Sanford harmony lessons:
https://sites.google.com/trschools.com/sel/elementary?authuser=0
Calm down corner:
https://www.pbismtssmcdonough.com/calm-corner.html
