Summer Street Counselor Corner

with Ms.Hunt

Happy May SSS!

I hope you all had relaxing and refreshing April Vacations! Let's hope all of these April showers will actually bring some May flowers. We have one final push until the end of the school year.

With the end of the school year approaching, it is easy to get caught up in the fast pace of end of year activities. As the weather starts to get warmer, I encourage you all to get outside and practice some mindfulness. That may mean taking five minutes to sit outside and listen to what's around you, without the presence of technology or other distractions. Need something a bit more active? Go for a mindfulness scavenger hunt walk! Create a list of items found in nature you can to "find" on your walk (i.e. a squirrel, the color red, a stream, etc). Continue reading for more SEL tips and tricks!

Calm Voices, Calmer Kids

Calm Voices, Calmer Kids - Child Mind Institute

Before hopping aboard the roller coaster ride called parenthood, people sans kids have likely witnessed exasperated moms and dads losing it in Aisle 5 and thought smugly, "I'm never going to yell at my kids." And then they have families of their own and reality sets in.

childmind.org

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Summer Resources

Thinking about summer plans? Check out the SAC Counseling Resource page for more information about SEL summer programs in the area!

SAC Summer Resources

Be You! Read Aloud

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Lynn Lyons Podcast on Connection vs. Enmeshment

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 the difference between positive connection with your child versus enmeshment with your child. "If your goal is to be 'best friends' with your child, have a listen." Lynn highlights the importance of talk privacy, autonomy, and boundaries.

Podcast Link

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Sensory Tool DIY - Cloud Dough

Do you like using play-doh? If you said yes, then you will want to check this out! You can now make your very own homemade Cloud Dough, which is just like play-doh but softer! All you need are two ingredients and you are ready to start creating.

Directions

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"Good Inside" Podcast with Dr. Becky: Navigating Your Kids' Friendships

Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, parent, and founder of the podcast, Good Inside. In this episode, Dr. Becky talks with a parent about how to handle tricky friendship dynamics.

Podcast Link

5 Tips for Helping Kids Develop Positive Relationships

5 Tips for Helping Kids Develop Positive Relationships - Better Kids

As kids develop their self-awareness and social awareness, they are also building relationship skills. These skills such as communication and teamwork give kids the confidence to recognize positive relationships that help them to grow. Read more for tips on how to help kids develop their relationshi

betterkids.education

Mindfulness Apps & Podcasts

Mind Yeti Podcasts for Kids

Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame

Calm

Headspace

Insight Timer

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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

Parent Resources

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Adjustment Counselor Website

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

Adjustment Counselor Website

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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.

https://interface.williamjames.edu/

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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

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."

Therapy Matcher

"Therapy Matcher provides free, personalized, and confidential referrals to licensed social workers across Massachusetts."