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Summer Street Counselor Corner

with Ms.Hunt

Summer Street Counselor Corner with Ms.Hunt

Happy 2024 SSS! Happy 2024 SSS!

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Welcome back SSS Stars! I hope you had wonderful winter breaks and are ready to start this new year off strong. While it's nice to have a break, I'm happy to be back in the routine of school. Sometimes students have a tough time returning to school after a long vacation away. If your child is struggling to get back into the school routine, reach out to your child's teacher to make a plan. Some kids take longer than others to get back into the swing of things! Check out the rest of this newsletter for all things SEL!
What Is Social and Emotional Learning? - Child Mind Institute

What Is Social and Emotional Learning? - Child Mind Institute

How Social and Emotional Learning programs help kids succeed in school

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Winter Clothing Winter Clothing

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It's difficult to not hear about or experience first hand the effects of inflation and other events happening in the world right now. If you are looking for winter clothing for your children and facing financial hardship this winter season, please reach out to Ms.Hunt or Mrs.Cronin. Reaching out is 100% confidential and we will work to connect you with appropriate clothing items.
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New opportunity for an Art Worry group! Click on the picture for the website link and more details!

"The Giving Snowman" Read Aloud "The Giving Snowman" Read Aloud

The Giving Snowman - An Animated Read Aloud with Moving Pictures

Follow along as the snowman demonstrates kindness to all of his friends. Do his friends ask the snowman for help, or does he think with his eyes and notice they could use help? Find out what happens when the snowman needs his friend's help. Will they lend him a helping hand?

How to Model Healthy Coping Skills - Child Mind Institute

How to Model Healthy Coping Skills - Child Mind Institute

One of the best ways to help children navigate big feelings is through modeling healthy coping skills

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When Are Kids Ready for Social Media? - Child Mind Institute

When Are Kids Ready for Social Media? - Child Mind Institute

How to decide when kids are mature enough for social media, and how to monitor their social media use to teach them what's appropriate and what's not.

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Lynn Lyons Podcast Lynn Lyons Podcast

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Helping Your Kids with the Skill of Winning & Losing

Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this podcast, Lynn discusses how "Games (and winning and losing) offer great opportunities to practice flexibility and emotional management." Lynn helps listeners understand how to teach and develop these skills in their own families.


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"Good Inside" Podcast with Dr.Becky "Good Inside" Podcast with Dr.Becky

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The Most Powerful Intervention for Siblings

Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, parent, and founder of the podcast, Good Inside. In this episode, Dr. Becky discusses different sibling dynamics and how they play out in different households.


Podcast Link

Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages - Child Mind Institute

Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages - Child Mind Institute

Child Mind Institute helps parents create healthy boundaries for kids' screen time, broken down for different age groups.

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DIY Sensory Tool DIY Sensory Tool

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Snow People Stress Balls

Not enough snow outside? Bring the "snow" inside with these cute, fun, and easy stress balls! Stress balls are an easy to make fidget that kids (and adults!) can take with them anywhere they go. Check out the link below for full instructions!


Stress Ball Directions

I'm on Instagram! I'm on Instagram!

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Ms.Hunt has made the transition over to Instagram this year! Follow my page for SEL updates, articles, and other helpful tips throughout the school year!

@Ms.HuntSSS

Mindfulness Apps & Podcasts Mindfulness Apps & Podcasts

Mind Yeti Podcasts for Kids
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
Calm
Headspace
Insight Timer

Family Resources Family Resources

Adjustment Counselor Website Adjustment Counselor Website

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Looking for more resources? Check out the Adjustment Counselor website for SEL information, resources, and more!



Adjustment Counselor Website

Massachusetts Behavioral Help Line Massachusetts Behavioral Help Line

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The "Massachusetts Behavioral Help Line" is a relatively new resource to all Massachusetts residents. They can connect you with providers in your area based on your insurance, distance willing to travel, and other identified needs. You can reach them 24/7, 365 days a year. The number to call or text is (833) 773-2445. You can also live chat at www.masshelpline.com/chat.

A Healthy Lynnfield Mental Health Resource List A Healthy Lynnfield Mental Health Resource List

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We are including this comprehensive list as it is a great resource for mental health resources in our area.


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xLJDUNz7g-oD6e-3Rmclvw75nmSWzQJ/view

Hand Hold MA
"You might be noticing your child is struggling in new ways, or that old problems are getting worse. We’ve curated a collection of resources that you can try at home today and organizations that we know can help."
Psychology Today
Find a therapist based on your insurance, distance willing to travel, and more. Input your criteria and let the website do the rest!
Therapy Matcher
"Therapy Matcher provides free, personalized, and confidential referrals to licensed social workers across Massachusetts."

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Contact Me: Contact Me:

Heather Hunt, MSW, LCSW

she/her/hers (why I identify my pronouns)

School Adjustment Counselor

Summer Street School

Phone: (781) 334-5830 x3821

Email: hunth@lynnfield.k12.ma.us

Instagram: @Ms.HuntSSS

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