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Virtual Social Emotional Resources
Dear families, Click on the title above for helpful resources/lessons that can be accessed online. Some of the resources provided include processing stress & worry, meditation & mindfulness, social skills lessons, SEL video lessons, ways to spread kindness from home, etc.
Family Resources
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Coping Skills Checklist
Coping skills are activities you can do to help manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Not all coping skills work all the time, so it’s good to have a variety to help your child manage their thoughts and feelings.
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What is Worry? (click on title for full article)
Worries are unpleasant thoughts that you can’t get out of your head. They’re like annoying bugs that keep buzzing around and won’t leave you alone. It’s normal to have worries—everyone has them from time to time. It’s only a problem when your worries get in the way of other parts of your life, or if they make you unhappy.
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Mindfulness
The Family Mindfulness Schedule provides parents with techniques and suggestions of how to practice mindfulness during their normal daily routine, with their children (ages 5-11).
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More Mindfulness Resources/Videos
The buzzword, Mindfulness has been everywhere! However, there is something to it. It's a code word for slowing down and taking in the moment. Anchoring yourself in such a constantly moving world. Below are some apps, articles and quick techniques used to incorporate mindfulness into your busy day. Please note that children of all ages can benefit from it.