I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing break. February sure did fly by! I am looking forward to all the fun we will have this month at HHS. Check out the SEL activities and resources in this month's newsletter!

Our Huckleberry Hero theme at HHS over the next few months is Generosity ! Students will learn about what generosity means and what it looks likes. Students will listen to books, engage in discussions, and participate in activities that teach us about generosity. I hope you continue to spend some time thinking about ways you can show generosity at home, school, and in your community. There will be an at-home connection activity coming home, so make sure to be on the lookout for that! I can't wait to hear about how all of our Huckleberry Heroes show generosity.

Create your own breathing wand! You can use this tool to practice deep breathing, positive affirmations, and mindfulness. You only need a pipe cleaner and some beads to do this activity. Check out the link below to learn more about how all the wonderful things you can do with this breathing wand!

Breathing Wand Instructions

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 discusses "options parents have in helping their kids when anxious kids can't see they're anxious and/or refuse therapy."

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 discusses how while parents may mean well, they are feeding their child's anxiety. Lynn "looks at patterns of inconsistency...and the important distinction between emotional availability and emotional enmeshment."

Podcast Link

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

School Adjustment Counselor Website

Ms. Brennet is officially on Twitter. Follow my page for SEL updates, articles, and other helpful tips throughout the school year.

@msbrennetHHS

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 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/

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

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Gabriela Brennet, MA Mental Health Counseling

School Adjustment Counselor

Huckleberry Hill Elementary School

Email: brennetg@lynnfield.k12.ma.us

Phone: (781) 334-5835 x3345

Twitter: @msbrennetHHS