APS Family SEL Newsletter

May 29, 2020

"When physical distancing is deemed necessary, social and emotional connectedness is even more critical."

-Karen Niemi, President & CEO, Collaborative for Academic & Social-Emotional Learning

Dear Families,

On Wednesday, June 3 at 7pm I am joining the Ashland Human Services Department and other local mental health experts for a webinar on ways to support your emotional wellbeing during this time. To register for this webinar, please click here. To submit a question that will be answered during the webinar, click here. If you are not able to join us live, we will be recording the webinar.

Jen

FIVE STRATEGIES TO CARE FOR YOURSELF <br/>SO YOU CAN CARE FOR OTHERS — MEENA SRINIVASAN

These strategies are not abstract to me; they are grounded in my life and practice. They are my go-to five strategies right now. They are my anchor and how I’m supporting myself, my family, my colleagues and community at this time.

meenasrinivasan.com

Stress Management Skills, Dr. Christian-Brathwaite

Use these skills when: you are triggered, panicked, overwhelmed
Use these skills to: bring the focus of your attention to the present moment, gain control of your feelings