Virtual Calming Room

We all face challenges that can be overwhelming and hard to manage at times. This Virtual Calming Room can assist in managing stressors and regulating emotions. We hope you will find a sense of calm and peace after using these helpful tools and resources.

Disclaimer: The following links are purely for educational purposes and are not intended as psychological interventions or as a substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help you should seek the consultation of a licensed mental health professional.

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RESOURCES

The following resources are from a variety of local and national organizations. This information is not meant to diagnose or treat any medical condition.

FOR YOUTH

CHANGE TO CHILL: https://www.changetochill.org/
MY LIFE MY VOICE: https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/home.aspx
BOOKS TO TEACH HOW TO UNDO RACISM: https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/books-teach-white-children-and-teens-how-undo-racism-and-white-supremacy
HEALTH POWERED KIDS: https://healthpoweredkids.org/
EMPOWER U VIDEOS: https://video.link/w/2xeDcPBD5Fk#
KIDS HEALTH : https://kidshealth.org/
CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text "MN" to 741741 to Connect with a Crisis Counselor for Emotional Support

FOR FAMILIES

ISD 518 COVID RESOURCES: https://www.isd518.net/parents-students/resources/
TALKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN ABOUT RACISM: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1598-racism-and-violence-using-your-power-as-a-parent-to-support-children-aged-two-to-five
ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES FOR PARENTS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcr2zK9c*W6s9d9CpEXRWd4NQ3gt_5A
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/simple-activities-children-and-adolescents?utm_source=spotlight&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nctsn-spotlight
RESPONDING TO CHANGE AND LOSS: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1587415511/district196org/wtfjsnqyx4sajjb23dpq/NAGC_Activity_Booklet-Responding_to_Change__Loss.pdf
TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT COVID-19: https://parents.cmionline.com/
COMMUNITY RESOURCES: docs.google.com/document/d/16rapXqLakeDRjjz9uycRqqeiJNhupB7gLHbiXmquMyw/edit?usp=sharing
SOUTHWESTERN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (Worthington)-Individual and Family Therapy (507)-376-4141
NOBLES COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES/CHILDREN'S SERVICES: (507) 295-5213