It is hard to believe that summer has finally come to an end! I hope you all are returning refreshed, relaxed, and ready to learn! Welcome back to our returning friends and welcome to our newest friends! We are excited to have everyone back in the building for another year full of learning and fun!
My name is Heather Hunt and I am the School Adjustment Counselor at SSS. This is my fourth year at SSS and I am happy to be back! I am a master's level clinician who works closely with teachers to help support students here in the building who are struggling to meet their SEL needs.
My goal is to help every student feel happy, safe, and ready to learn! If your child is in need of support, the first step is to reach out to their teacher. From there, we will work together to explore ways to best help your child.
Be on the lookout for monthly SEL newsletters with articles, information, and resources for students and families throughout this school year. I look forward to seeing all of our returning students and meeting our new friends who are joining SSS!
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 back to school season and what parents can do to support their children during this time. This includes learning to let a child fail and what the difference is between failing and "drowning" in school and in life. While this episode is from last year, the information is still relevant today as we prepare for back to school.
Best of Back to School: Let Your Kids Fail; Don't Let Your Kids Drown
Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, parent, and founder of the podcast, Good Inside. In this episode, Dr. Becky discusses the, very real, back-to-school anxiety that both children, and parents, face this time of year. Dr. Becky highlights her discussion with a mom regarding the child's fear of riding the bus.
Ms.Hunt is on Twitter. Follow my page for SEL updates, articles,
and other helpful tips throughout the school year!
Looking for more resources? Check out the Adjustment Counselor website for SEL information, resources, and more!
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.
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 call is 888-244-6843 and they can be reached Monday-Friday from 9-5.
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