Ms. Schwartz's
Counselor Corner
Contact Information
Ariel Schwartz
Direct line: 614-450-5445
Fax: 614-781-0390
Instagram: @ches.counselor
Counselor Connection Newsletters
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2022-2023
2021--2022
2020-2021
Newsletter 3: Switching to Hybrid
Newsletter 5: Bullying Prevention Month
Newsletter 6: Coping Skills for Kids + Bonus Election
Newsletter 7: Self-Care For Parents
Newsletter 9: Winter Break Ideas During A Pandemic
Newsletter 10: Happier January
Newsletter 11: Technology/Screen Time
Newsletter 13: Transitioning To All-In
Newsletter 14: Peer Relationships
2019-2020
Week 1: Misc Info
Week 2: Misc Info
Week 3: Misc Info
Week 4: Pretzel Theme
Week 5: Stress Management
Week 6: Earth Day
Week 7: Gratitude
Week 8: Misc Info
Week 9: Self Care
(Week 9 has a bonus page for 6th grade parents re: transitioning to middle school)
Week 10: Mental Health Awareness
Community Mental Health Resources
Click here for a list of outside mental health counselors who have worked with Worthington elementary students previously. Please make sure to check with your insurance to see who is covered.
If you are having a crisis and need to talk to someone right away:
Call Nationwide Children's Hospital Crisis Hotline at 1-614-722-1800
Text “HOME” to 741741
Call 911 if you are having an emergency
If you would like to find mental health resources in our county go to: http://continuum.oberlinkconsulting.com/
Virtual Classroom
Each month, the classroom lessons that I teach each grade will be posted so that you are able to see what your children are learning and those who were not able to attend can still have access to the lesson. Simply click on your child's grade to be taken to their lesson.
Coping Strategies
Coping Skills - for when students are feeling upset, worried, or disappointed
7 Ways To Help Kids Cope With Big Life Changes
Calming Websites and Apps
Social/Emotional Resources
Diversity Books, Articles, Podcasts and Videos for Children and Parents
Build Habits That Stick Workbook
Worry Warrior - video series
Centervention - provides SEL learning activities for kids
Big Life Podcast - podcast on topics such as mindfulness, mindset, and various other SEL topics
50 Mindfulness Resources For Children and Teens
10 Ways To Make Growth Mindset Fun For Kids
Drawing with Mr. J - helps kids in grades k-5 learn social and emotional skills through brief and engaging drawing challenges
Community Resources and Assistance
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services - website to apply for unemployment, Medicaid, and food assistance