Summer Street Counselor Corner

with Ms.Hunt

Happy June SSS!

Hard to believe our school year is coming to a close and summer is upon us! It is so special to start AND end the school year TOGETHER. Check out this school year's last edition of Counselor Corner for what you can do over the summer and all things SEL!

What Should Danny Do? On Vacation!

We all face tough decisions throughout our day, and summer is no exception! Follow along and help Danny make choices while he is on vacation. Watch how Danny's choices affect what he does on vacation.

Strategies for a Successful Summer Break

Strategies for a Successful Summer Break - Child Mind Institute

While your average child may be thrilled by the end of the school year, anticipating lazy days and sleeping in, the prospect of summer break isn't quite that unalloyed pleasure for parents. And if you have a child with emotional or developmental issues who is challenging in the best of times, nothing calls on whatever extra powers you might possess more than the long break that lies ahead.

childmind.org

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Lynn Lyons Podcast on Separation Anxiety

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 separation anxiety is a normal part of growing up and something every child experiences! Lynn provides strategies families can utilize to manage these situations and conversations when they arise.

Podcast Link

Tips to Help Anxious Kids Enjoy Summer Camp

13 Tips for Helping Anxious Kids Enjoy Summer Camp - Child Mind Institute

Portraits of summer camp showcase sun-splashed children playing sports, swimming, and getting freckles. Not pictured is any sign of anxiety, a natural reaction to a new adventure and a several-week separation. All children experience a mixture of excitement and nervousness when summer camp approaches.

childmind.org

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Sensory Tool DIY: Aquarium in a Bottle

Who doesn't love a good sensory bottle? Sensory bottles are a great tool to use when children need to calm their bodies or distract their minds from a worry. Challenge your child to "find" all of the sea creatures in this fun ocean themed sensory bottle!

Sensory Bottle Instructions

Summer Success Kit for Kids with ADHD

Summer Success Kit for Kids With ADHD - Child Mind Institute

Summer vacation is an exciting time of year, but for kids with ADHD - and their parents - the long days, new activities and lack of structure can turn excitement into disaster. Here are some suggestions to help kids with ADHD (and mom and dad, too) have a fun, safe, relaxing break.

childmind.org

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I'm on Twitter!

Ms.Hunt is on Twitter. Follow my page for SEL updates, articles, and other helpful tips throughout the school year! @MsHuntSSS

Mindful Apps

Breathe, Think, Do

Calm

Headspace

Insight Timer

Parent Resources

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School Adjustment Counselor Website

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

Adjustment Counselor Website

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William James College Interface Referral Service

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 reach is 888-244-6843 and they can be reached Monday-Friday from 9-5.

https://interface.williamjames.edu/

Anxiety & OCD - Resources for Parents

I am a Parent or Guardian | Anxiety In The Classroom

I am a Parent/Guardian This section of Anxiety in the Classroom includes resources for parents/guardians of youth with anxiety/OCD. Whether you want to learn more about anxiety/OCD or become an effective advocate for your child in school, Anxiety in the Classroom can serve as a useful tool for you!

anxietyintheclassroom.org

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A Healthy Lynnfield Mental Health Resource List

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

Therapy Matcher

"Therapy Matcher provides free, personalized, and confidential referrals to licensed social workers across Massachusetts."

Hand Hold MA

"You might be noticing your child is struggling in new ways, or that old problems are getting worse. We’ve curated a collection of resources that you can try at home today and organizations that we know can help."