Happy November SSS Stars!
It sure is starting to feel like fall outside with these cold mornings!
This month classrooms are focusing on practicing gratitude and discussing what that may look like. Be sure to check out the resources below for tips when it comes to helping your child have a growth mindset!
Lynn Lyons Podcast: If Our Kids Are Anxious, Do We Blame Ourselves?
Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this episode, Lynn and Robin respond to a question that many listeners will relate to. When families struggle with anxiety, it is often difficult to watch children repeat similar patterns. Lynn describes how to disrupt family patterns and how we can move through the blame and shame.
DIY Fidget Tools
Looking for something fun and different to try? Check out these fun DIY fidget ideas that use materials you will most likely find around your house!
Lynn Lyons Podcast on How to Raise Problem Solvers
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 parents can raise problem solvers and how this can establish a strong foundation in children's mental health.
School Adjustment Counselor Website
Looking for more resources? Check out the Adjustment Counselor website for SEL information, resources, and more!
I'm on Twitter!
Ms.Hunt is on Twitter. Follow my page for SEL updates, articles, and other helpful tips throughout the school year! @MsHuntSSS
William James College Interface Referral Service
The Interface referral service is a mental health and wellness referral help line. Callers from Lynnfield are matched with licensed mental health providers from their database within an approximate two week period of time and are matched by location, insurance and specialty needs of the caller.
The number to reach is 888-244-6843 and they can be reached Monday-Friday from 9-5.
***Please note that there are currently long wait times when you call the service. If you cannot get through when you call, feel free to leave a voicemail and they will call you back. Waitlist times for services are dependent upon families individual needs and can be from several days to several weeks.***
A Healthy Lynnfield Mental Health Resource List
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