Student Spotlight: February
Students of the Month: Kaleb Rankin, Maya Corbin, Alyssia Hall Rebecca Broder, Alex Mitchell, Maddie Jasper, Lucas Duncan, Caleb Coad, Marquis Love-Cherry, Brooke Phillips, Mackenzie Bishop, Daniel Wood, and Garrett McRae
Attendance Winners:
988.MP4Have you ever felt down or very sad for a long time? Low appetite or eating more than often could be signs of depression. Some big signs of depression are loss of interest in things you enjoy, and feeling guilty, worthless, or helpless. therapy can be what you need to help fix the gap of sadness in your heart.
Boxing
Boxing therapy is hosted by licensed counselor and professional boxer, Jose Jones. Boxing therapy can help with:
Psychological Stress
Physical halth
Boosts endurance
Confidence
Art
ESC, Farin Swan, and Michele Gilbert (IA) help you explore any art of your choice in a calming atmosphere. Art therapy is fun and it can benefit you in many ways:
Better at art
Calming down
Relaxing
Peace
Horticulture
Ms. Amy Nau Horticulture is a perfect way to let off steam and be one with nature. It helps with:
Calming down
Relaxing
Letting off steam
Finding yourself
Being who you are
Music
Ms. Anna Drexelius has utilized her Master’s in Music Therapy for nearly 10 years. She can help you calm down your body and relax yourself.
Helps relax
Calms down
Helps you feel better
Makes you less sad/mad
Makes you feel good
Poetry
Ms. Burke does a great job at getting students to express their feelings through words.
help decompress
getting your thoughts out of your head
find yourself
Sports
Mr. Cosby’s love for sport is demonstrated as he helps students develop skills in sportsmanship and different sports themself.
Psychological Stress
Physical health
Boosts endurance
Confidence
I hope this helps you want to do some therapies that Pearce offers. Hopefully, you can feel better about yourself and your mindset. Also, remember everyone here will love you if you are yourself.
Teraphobia: the fear of supernatural, monsters, ghosts and bad people in the dark.
Many people don't like sleeping with their feet hanging off the bed. Many middle schoolers and high schoolers have a fear of monsters under their beds and have been told that they are too old to be afraid of silly stuff like that.
Betterhelp.com shows that one of the biggest reasons is Teraphobia. This disorder is defined as the fear of monsters in the dark. While many people grow out of this disorder, many suffer in silence for the majority of their lives.
We hosted a poll to find out how relevant this was to Pearce Hall students and staff. 86% of people at Pearce Hall at one point had this fear. More specifically, 23% of people still have this fear, and 59% of people used to have teraphobia.
So now when you're scared, remember that you're not alone.
Staff Spotlight: Ms. Swan ESC
At Pearce Hall, our beloved Miss Swan is one of the much-loved birds in the building. Her office is like a cuddly nest full of comfort, joy, and fidgets.
When she flies away, the birdhouse falls from the tree. Fights break out, eggs are overwhelmed, worms are about, and feathers are flapping. Jokes aside, we are a better flock when our Swan is here. Educational Support Counselors (ESC) are a vital part of the success at Pearce Hall.
Ms. Swan made it known, “Mental health is just as important as physical health. It’s okay to be nervous when going to therapy, so make sure you feel comfortable and safe with your therapist.” She also stated her job can be difficult, “Being overwhelmed with other people's problems can be challenging.”
In talking with Pearce Hall students and staff, they agree that Swan is a crucial reason Pearce Hall is the best. Caleb Coad, 8th Grader, stated, “No matter what we do, no matter what happens, she will always be available to help us.”
Even the staff confide in our ESC’s for their expertise. Michele Gilbert, Instructional Assistant, revealed, “Swan is a good listener, kind, and cares about students. She has a lot of training and experience, so she's able to help students out. She really wants to be able to help students with their mental health and see them be successful.”
Middle and High School can be some of the most challenging years of your life. Even if a student seems, looks, or even acts okay, everything could be falling apart in their world. Everyone, young or old, is going through something. Not all students have a therapist outside of school, so an ESC is a valuable resource for all students here at Pearce.
