HELPFUL LINKS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PSCD Counseling Website: https://counseling.paulding.k12.ga.us/
PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION Website: www.paulding.k12.ga.us/preventionintervention
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7-Call, Text, Chat 988
Mobile Crisis Response Services
24/7 mobile response provides immediate on-site crisis management through assessment, de-escalation, consultation and referral with post-crisis follow-up to assure linkage with recommended services. These services may be accessed by calling the toll-free Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 1-800-715-4225.
EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES:
https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/equity-and-social-justice-resources-for-school-counselors#.Xygrdt4gumo.email
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING:
https://everfi.com/partners/k-12-educators/health-wellness/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oNeW4P3oXismCXeANjumDKiwua2y-UZi2Pqg6LOVdjc/edit
https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/games-skillbuilders/social-emotional-activities-for-children
https://www.centervention.com/social-emotional-learning-activities/
https://pbskids.org/games/feelings/
https://loreamartinez.com/2020/03/16/sel-ideas-for-home-learning/
https://www.thepathway2success.com/25-ways-to-integrate-social-emotional-learning/
WELLNESS:
www.helpguide.org
https://wufshanti.com/
https://everfi.com/partners/k-12-educators/health-wellness/
ADHD:
There are many ways parents can help a child exhibiting symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder such as:
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/thinking-skills-learning-styles/4-ways-to-help-your-child-focus#.WZc1uaO5EjU.email
Anxiety
It is normal for every person to have some amount of anxiety from time to time, but when anxiety begins affecting your child's school and home functioning, there are many things you can do to help your child in addition to possibly consulting a mental health professional.
Grief and Loss
Losing a loved one can be extremely hard for individuals of any age. Below are a few ways you as parents can support your children through this difficult time
Conflict Resolution
Conflicts are a part of our lives every single day and because of this, we want our students to develop conflict resolution skills to help in these situations. There are many choices your child can make when in conflict in order to gain a win-win solution. You can help your child role play and decide when to use the following choices when in conflict:
Homework Hints
Homework Tips for Families
To help ensure your child finds success with homework, there are many things you can do to help! In addition to modeling getting your own work done in a timely fashion and modeling organization, you can help children in many other ways such as:
Making Friends
Article about Helping Your Child Make Friends
Every parent wants their child to have friends, and if this is an area your child needs help with, there are many things you can do to help, including
Give your child many chances for socialization, including joining an after school club or an extra-curricular activity
School Transitions
Transitions into elementary school or a different school can cause worries for children. There are many ways a parent can help during these transitional times by
Listening and validating your child's feelings about the change
PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION Website: www.paulding.k12.ga.us/preventionintervention
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7-Call, Text, Chat 988
Mobile Crisis Response Services
24/7 mobile response provides immediate on-site crisis management through assessment, de-escalation, consultation and referral with post-crisis follow-up to assure linkage with recommended services. These services may be accessed by calling the toll-free Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 1-800-715-4225.
EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES:
https://www.gaschoolcounselor.org/equity-and-social-justice-resources-for-school-counselors#.Xygrdt4gumo.email
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING:
https://everfi.com/partners/k-12-educators/health-wellness/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oNeW4P3oXismCXeANjumDKiwua2y-UZi2Pqg6LOVdjc/edit
https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/games-skillbuilders/social-emotional-activities-for-children
https://www.centervention.com/social-emotional-learning-activities/
https://pbskids.org/games/feelings/
https://loreamartinez.com/2020/03/16/sel-ideas-for-home-learning/
https://www.thepathway2success.com/25-ways-to-integrate-social-emotional-learning/
WELLNESS:
www.helpguide.org
https://wufshanti.com/
https://everfi.com/partners/k-12-educators/health-wellness/
ADHD:
There are many ways parents can help a child exhibiting symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder such as:
- Providing consistency by following predictable routines for getting ready for school, homework, play, bedtime, etc.
- Model and practice appropriate organizational skills and help your child maintain their organizational systems
- Help your child use large monthly calendars for planning after-school activities and when tests and assignments occur
- Use timers as a visual reminder for your child when they need to complete a task
- Give specific, concise directions to your child in positive ways (phrase directions as what do you want to happen rather than what you don't want to happen)
- Help practice problem solving skills with your child
- Give your child a chance to practice using appropriate social skills
- Help your child make healthy food choices
- Use encouragement and positive reinforcement
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/thinking-skills-learning-styles/4-ways-to-help-your-child-focus#.WZc1uaO5EjU.email
Anxiety
It is normal for every person to have some amount of anxiety from time to time, but when anxiety begins affecting your child's school and home functioning, there are many things you can do to help your child in addition to possibly consulting a mental health professional.
- Listen to your child's worries and fears and remind them that they are not alone and that other kids have worries too
- Help children address their concerns and if they are not realistic, help them see the truth
- Help your child gradually ease into new situations that may cause anxiety and provide encouragement when they are in these situations
- Practice relaxing including deep breathing, counting to 10, visualizations (taking a pretend field trip to the relaxing beach or a peaceful meadow), and listening to calming music
- Encourage structured play dates or extracurricular activities if your child has an anxious temperament
- Promote your child's independence and build on their strengths
Grief and Loss
Losing a loved one can be extremely hard for individuals of any age. Below are a few ways you as parents can support your children through this difficult time
- Understand that children cope with death differently and may have a range of reactions (including emotional shock, regression, acting out and explosive emotions, and questioning) depending on their developmental level
- Answer your child's questions and help them understand what happened with truthful, developmentally appropriate responses
- Allow children to grieve and tell their story, listen and validate their feelings, and show extra love and care
- Understand that grief is a process and allow it to happen as the child needs
- Realize that as children move into new developmental stages, they begin to understand the loss in a new way and may need extra support
- Be aware of your own need to grieve as a parent; adults who get help working through their grief are much more able to help their child through the grieving process
Conflict Resolution
Conflicts are a part of our lives every single day and because of this, we want our students to develop conflict resolution skills to help in these situations. There are many choices your child can make when in conflict in order to gain a win-win solution. You can help your child role play and decide when to use the following choices when in conflict:
- Talk it out (use an inside voice)
- Say "Please stop"
- Walk away and stay away
- Ignore...don't react
- Cool off (count to 10, take deep breaths)
- Say "I'm sorry"
- Share or take turns
- Use an I-message (I feel ____ when ____ and I need ____.)
Homework Hints
Homework Tips for Families
To help ensure your child finds success with homework, there are many things you can do to help! In addition to modeling getting your own work done in a timely fashion and modeling organization, you can help children in many other ways such as:
- Allow your child to re-energize themselves after school by taking a break, having a snack, or playing a game before beginning homework
- Create a routine for homework each night using the same time and place each day
- Encourage children to use planners to stay organized with assignments
- Have a set place for homework like a big desk with all necessary materials available such as pencils, paper, books, and calculators; make sure the area is free of distractions
- Sometimes a break may help with concentration during homework time
Making Friends
Article about Helping Your Child Make Friends
Every parent wants their child to have friends, and if this is an area your child needs help with, there are many things you can do to help, including
Give your child many chances for socialization, including joining an after school club or an extra-curricular activity
- Schedule play dates with friends from the neighborhood or friends from school
- Role play meeting a new child with your child, greeting each other in a friendly way and making conversation
- Practice partaking in conversation with your child and other social skills
- Model for your child how to be a good friend and make a friend
School Transitions
Transitions into elementary school or a different school can cause worries for children. There are many ways a parent can help during these transitional times by
Listening and validating your child's feelings about the change
- Let your children know you care about them with extra hugs/nice notes and support
- Visit your child's school together
- Help your child feel prepared in every way s/he can (school supplies, school clothes, healthy breakfast, etc.)
- Explain the rules/procedures of school and how things will work and role play going to school and what things may be like
- Allow your child to possibly sign-up for an extra-curricular activity in order to make friends and feel like s/he belongs