Wellness Wednesday

Resources and Information from WHS Counselors

May 13, 2020

Dear students,

We hope that things are going OK for you these days. We know that many of you might have questions - about AP exams, about courses for next year (check your email for the verification form), about junior meetings, about future planning. We don't have all the answers, but there are a lot of things we can help you with. Reach out to us to set up a time to chat, or join the guidance counselors during office hours. We may not be in our office at school, but we are still here to help you.

Take some time outside this week (if you can, while practicing social distancing and wearing a mask, of course) and let us know how you're doing.

Be well,

WHS Counselors

This Week's Link to the Optional Survey Form

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Throw Away Negative Thoughts... Literally

A study in the Journal of Psychological Science suggests that the act of writing down your negative thoughts or worries, and then physically crumpling them up and throwing them away can, at least temporarily, clear them from your mind.

Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash

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Find Your Happy Place.

Destress Monday has a number of tips for managing stress. Visualizing a place where you feel relaxed, safe, and happy is one way to help reduce stress. It can be done anywhere at anytime. Here are some tips on finding your happy place:

Think of a place that already exists. Close your eyes and recall all the details of a special place.

Or, come up with a new place. You can imagine yourself on a beach, in a garden, or anywhere that rings true for you.

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Good luck on AP Exams!

Many students are participating in online AP exams this week and next week. We're all rooting for you - you've got this!! -Ms. Eaton

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When You Feel Anxious...

Artwork from @positivelypresent via Instagram

https://www.positivelypresent.com/

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Gratitude...

Photo by Ms. Eaton, @whsguidance50 via Instagram

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Self Care Bingo...

Bingo card from @selfcareisforeveryone via https://selfcareisforeveryone.com/

Guidance Office Hours

Guidance Counselors will continue hosting office hours weekly. You'll receive an email on Sunday night with the Zoom information. Remember, we'll use the Waiting Room feature, so you may need to wait a little bit before we are able to chat. If you want to schedule a longer meeting, just email us! Here are office hours for next week (week of May 4):

Dr. Baker: Tuesday, 1:00PM-2:00PM and Wednesday, 4:00PM-5:00PM

Ms. Eaton: Wednesday, 3:30PM-4:30PM and Thursday, 9:30-10:30AM

Ms. Orpen: Monday, 2:00PM-3:00PM and Tuesday, 3:30PM-4:30PM

Ms. Leonard: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30AM-12:30PM

Ms. Osborne: Monday and Tuesday, 3:00PM-4:00PM

You may not be in an office, but take that break!

Previous Newsletters

If you want to look back at a previous newsletter, here are the links:

Wellness Wednesday

Resources and Information from WHS Counselors