Personal/Social

Student Resources

Welcome to our Virtual Calming Room! Please click on the images to take you to a calming activity.

Daily Reminder

You are not alone! We are here for you, and would love to help in any way we can. Please let us know, we cannot wait to work with you!

Check In

It's important to check in with yourself every once in a while to see how you are doing. Here's a scale to help with that!

Phone/Text Resources

If you do not feel comfortable reaching out to an adult, please utilize one of these resources!


Update 8.29.2022- New Suicide Precention Lifeline: dial 988

http://www.suicideprenetionlifeline.org


More Resources

Some of these are the same as above, but there are others that are new- including websites to explore. Please reach out when in need!

Mental Health Apps

What I Can Control

Ever feel like you are losing control? Check out this image to help you reframe what you do have control over. Focus on what you have control over, and try not to stress on what is out of your control.

Challenge Negative Thoughts

Have you ever caught yourself in a whirlwind of negative thoughts? It's easy to get stuck in them. You have to be very intentional about challenging those thoughts and turning them into something productive. See this image for some ideas.

Anxiety Grounding

Have you ever felt like you are having a panic attack, or like you are very anxious? Try 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to help ground yourself into a better place.

Feeling Discouraged

Ever feel discouraged and frustrated? Here are some things to say to yourself to help you get through the difficult situation.

Managing Anxiety

Anxiety is a very real feeling and emotion. Here are some great tips on how to manage it.

Self Esteem

Do you feel like you could use a boost in your self esteem? Here are some small tips you can do everyday to help you feel better about yourself! Keep a journal of them- as your Counselor if you need one!

Managing Stress

Here are some great tips on how to manage your stress, when you are feeling overwhelmed!

What Does Stress Look Like?

Have you ever felt any of these symptoms while you are under a lot of stress? This is the body's way of letting you know what you are feeling is difficult to deal with. It's ok to ask for help!

Your Thoughts Matter

Check out the left column- have you ever thought these things? If so, there's a way to rephrase those thoughts into something that might be more helpful- what did you learn, do you need help?

Mental Health Is/Isn't

There is a stigma about mental health. Please read this to determine what mental health is and what it is not. It IS real, and it IS ok to ask for help!

Breathing Exercise

Ever feel like you need to stop and take some deep breaths? Sometimes it's easier to do that when you have a visual to help you. Use this star breathing visual to help you slow down your breath, and therefore slow down your thinking and body reactions.

Feeling Angry?

Check out these strategies to help you when you are feeling angry and do not know what to do.

Coping Skills

Check out this wealth of resources for coping skills! Sometimes it's hard to know what to do when you are overwhelmed or stressed. Use 1 of these strategies, if it doesn't work- try another!

Feeling Anxious?

Here are some self talk ideas to help you when you are feeling anxious.

Making A Mistake

What happens when you make a mistake? Do you get down on yourself? Read these ideas to help you through that situation.

Grateful

Thinking of what you are grateful for should be a daily experience. See the ideas in the poster to help you start to do this. It will help you brain think more positively and reframe your thoughts. Keep a journal of all the things you come up with!

Coping Thoughts

It's ok to have a rough day- that's normal. Here are some thoughts to think about when you are stuck and are having a hard time.

Self Care

Self care is SOOOO important! How do you take care of yourself? Do you? If you do not, you will start to feel it with with things like lots of stress. Here are some ideas to help you take care of yourself better! We can ALL do better at that!

Language

Your language matters! You need to, and deserve to, stick up for yourself. What kind of language do you use- accusing or assertive language? Here are some ideas on how to be assertive and not accusing.

Friendship

Here are some tips to help you with your friendships. Friendships are not always easy, and it's hard to know what to do when you are emotional and dealing with a lot. Take a look!

Feelings

If your feelings could talk, what might they say?

Grief



Grief is a very difficult thing to go through, yet we all experience it at some point in our lives. It comes with many emotions. There are 5 general stages you to through when you grieve, but they are not always in order; they can come and go as well. Reach out if you need to talk to a Counselor!