As you unwind from your day, please remember to take time for yourself and to have quiet time. As you know, self care is so important to every day life and especially during these times. The restrictions aren't as easy as they were a week ago and the weather hasn't necessarily given us much to look forward to. But if nothing else remember to take the time to breathe and appreciate the things we do have (like health, family/friends, etc). I get it, your siblings may be bothering you or your parents may be demanding a lot but that's okay-you can do it. Today around 6pm, I went to my room to breathe and ended up taking a nap. I figured I must've need it. I was so tired from cooking, cleaning, and honestly communicating with people. I woke up refreshed and decided to take the advice that I have given so many of you and your parents this week, "just do what you can!". The next time you need a break, practice using some of these breathing boards below.
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Greetings Nicholson Parents and Students, March and April is usually a time that I introduce and teach one of my favorite counseling classroom instruction units- Careers! Over the course of the next few weeks, you still have the opportunity to participate in career exploration. Each of the resources below are free ways to digitally access activities, lessons, and games while still having fun with careers (you know I like to keep it fun)! These are optional and self-paced modules that can take anywhere from 1-2 weeks to complete. Following this, you will be given a simple, optional career project. If you have any questions, as always, contact me at [email protected]. I miss you all greatly and welcome any communication-even if it's just a hello. Take care! Grades K-5th https://www.vaview.vt.edu/k5/ Grades 4th-5th (Invite Code-18UXWCGI) https://www.thrively.com/student
Prior to our break from school, your students were learning tools to utilize when de-escalating from overwhelming schedules and stressful situations. We used the book, I'm Stretched by Julia Cook and in it she spoke about good stress vs. bad stress. Unfortunately, the most recent news and headlines are probably causing more of the latter. Please ask your kids about this lesson and use the free resources below to make sure that they are appropriately coping during this scary time for everyone.
arents learning and counseling services are still available to your student although we are not physically in the building.
Availability: Monday - Friday 9:00-10:30am Simple Steps to Reach Out:
Counselor Contact Information: K-1st Counselor Dionna Doneghy [email protected] 2nd-5th Counselor Kristie Gordon [email protected] If you have safety for your child's mental health please refer to these links or contact these agencies: https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Peachford Hospital (ages 4-12)- (770)454-2302 Ridgeview Institute (age 12 or older)- (770)434-4567 |
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