The weather is quickly changing and the days are feeling shorter! We have certainly been having the crisp fall air lately and I have been enjoying taking my dog on nice long walks! I hope you are finding ways to be spend time outdoors before it gets really chilly here in New England. I have included a Mindful Fall Scavenger Hunt in this newsletter. Try and see how many of the items you can find.

During the months of November and December we will be "Celebrating Who WE Are!" here at HHS! Students will listen to books, engage in discussions, and participate in activities that celebrate differences and what unites us as a school family. Check out the read aloud below to help you start thinking about what AMAZING differences can be found in yourself!

Take a look at the resources in this month's newsletter!

After listening to this story, think about what amazing differences can be found in you! You can write them down, tell a family member, or draw them. Be creative and have fun!

Head outside for a Mindful Scavenger Hunt this month! You can practice using your five senses. What do you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel!?

You can also have fun trying to find the items on the scavenger hunt below. Enjoy the fresh air and have fun!

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 how parents can raise problem solvers and how this can establish a strong foundation in children's mental health.

Podcast Link

Looking for something fun and different to try? Check out these fun DIY fidget ideas that use materials you may already have around your house!

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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 and Robin respond to a question that many listeners will relate to. When families struggle with anxiety, it is often difficult to watch children repeat similar patterns. Lynn describes how to disrupt family patterns and how we can move through the blame and shame.

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.

***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

October 2021

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