WELCOME TO THE 2022 - 2023 SCHOOL YEAR!
CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
Change to Chill: Mindfulness& Stress Relief Resources for Teenagers -Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed? Change to Chill offers free online mental health resources for teens designed to help them learn how to relax and integrate healthy habits into their lifestyle. https://www.changetochill.org/
Change to Chill: Stress Quiz - Everyone is unique. That means we all have different challenges, and different things that help us cope with those challenges. Use this self-assessment tool to help you better understand your unique stress factors - https://www.changetochill.org/stress-factor-quiz/
Mind Matters: How do Drugs Work on the Brain: These changes can cause you to act in ways you wouldn't normally - https://youtu.be/ivzxGOK2nQ0
How Does Marijuana Affect Your Brain and Body - https://youtu.be/JB01nJwBveM
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Tips for Coping with Stress - https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/SAMSHA%20Infect-Dis__Eng_sma14-48851.pdf
PARENTS
IEPs in the COVID-19 Era: IEP Meetings, Compensatory Education, Collecting Data - https://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/20/nl.0527.htm
“We Live in the Upside Down Now. Grace Is Pivotal Here.” - https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-school-closures-coronavirus-home/?src=embed_link
5 Ways Parents Can Help Children Develop Social and Emotional Skills - As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher, important long before their peers, and a crucial role model for the development of their social and emotional skills. By using these strategies, you can help your kids develop a “compass” to understand and navigate social situations and improve interpersonal skills. https://www.centervention.com/5-ways-parents-can-help-children-develop-social-and-emotional-skills/
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis - https://childmind.org/article/supporting-teenagers-and-young-adults-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/
Windsor Laurelwood - psychiatric services for ages 6 - 18 - https://windsorlaurelwood.com/treatment-and-services/mental-health/child-adolescent-treatment/
STAFF
Resources for Practicing and Teaching Mindfulness - Teaching Mindfulness to Teens - https://leftbrainbuddha.com/teaching-mindfulness-to-teens-5-ways-get-buy/ - If we want students to take mindfulness seriously, they need to see it in action.
https://www.mindfulteachers.org/blog/practicing-and-teaching-mindfulness
Windsor Laurelwood - During this time children and teenagers may be experiencing increased anxiety, depressed mood or changes in behavior. Windsor Laurelwood continues to be available 24/7 to conduct no cost assessments, anyone may call, no referral is needed. www.windsorlaurelwood.com
GENERAL
Need help? Know someone who does? If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others
Call 911
Crisis Text Line - 988
Visit the Disaster Distress Helpline, call 1-800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224