School Counselor Newsletter
Mindfulness: Being Aware & Being Present
In our busy world, our minds and bodies can get wrapped up into the hustle and bustle, and may have a hard time slowing down. It is also easy to get stuck thinking about things in the past or the future, while forgetting to focus on the here and now.
The benefits of mindfulness for children and adults are plentiful, including decreased stress and increased resilience. Mindfulness is bringing our attention to our thoughts and feeling without judgement. Simply acknowledging them and accepting our feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations in the moment.
To learn more about mindfulness, breathing techniques and mediation please visit my bitmoji office or virtual calming room.
Check out these children's books about mindfulness:
I am peace, a book for mindfulness by: Susan Verde
What does it mean to be present? by: Rana DiOrio
What does it mean to be present? Read aloud
Sitting still like a frog by: Eline Snel
Breathe like a Bear by: Kira Willey
Listening to My Body by: Gabi Garcia
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS
Red Bank Regional
Applications due to Ms. Nesbihal by: November 24th
Admissions Test- January 30, 2021 (Virtual)
VPA Audition Submission- January 4, 2021
VPA audition/portfolio review: January 9, 2021
Monmouth County Vocational Schools
Applications Deadline- December 4, 2020
Application checklist due to Ms. Nesbihal by: December 11, 2020
(**Must attend virtual open house to apply, see presentation for more details)
Admissions Test- January 23, 2021 ( Virtual)
Keyport Rising Stars
Applications due to Ms. Nesbihal by: December 15th
Admissions testing- December 22, 2020 at KHS 5:00 PM (in-person)
Keyport Virtual Open House: Thursday, November 19th 6-8 PM