Hard to believe summer is already over and fall has begun! We have already been in school for the whole month of September! Last month, I loved hearing all about the fun things our superstars did over the summer. And while it feels like we've been in school for a long time now, students are still getting adjusted to the new routines and procedures. This will continue through the month of October, which is normal! It is important to remember that we did not have a "typical" start to our school year last year, so it is expected that this school year may take students a bit longer to feel settled.

Take a look at the articles and podcasts linked below for more SEL information and resources!

Watch as the main character, Cora, changes her mindset from listening to the worried "what-ifs" to finding the positives!

Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this podcast, which is part one of a three part series, "we unpack the three essential skills every parent should help to develop in their children to prevent anxiety issues from developing: Autonomy, Flexibility, and Problem Solving."

Link to podcast

Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this podcast, which is part two of a three part series, "we unpack the three essential skills every parent should help to develop in their children to prevent anxiety issues from developing: Autonomy, Flexibility, and Problem Solving."

Link to Podcast

Try making your own homemade scented playdough! Warning: the scent of this playdough may want you to bake a real apple pie afterward! This is a great sensory activity, plus, who doesn't love creating things with playdough?!

Apple Pie Play Dough Instructions

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

Adjustment Counselor Website

Ms.Hunt is on Twitter. Follow my page for SEL updates, articles, and other helpful tips throughout the school year! @MsHuntSSS

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.***

https://interface.williamjames.edu/

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

September 2021

Heather Hunt, MSW, LCSW

School Adjustment Counselor

Summer Street School

Email: hunth@lynnfield.k12.ma.us

Phone: (781) 334-5830 x3821

Twitter: @MsHuntSSS

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