Counseling

 

Resources for Parent/Guardians and Students:

    Student Appropriate Website For More Information:

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/science/facts-about-coronavirus/

Managing Anxiety/ Techniques to Help Cope:  

• https://blog.chocchildrens.org/7-ways-to-help-kids-cope-with-coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety/

  • Techniques to help kids cope

• https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/reduce-student-anxiety-and-your-own-during-uncertain-times?j=7702172&sfmc_sub=179466459&l=2048712_HTML&u=143457638&mid=6409703&jb=366&utm_source=edu_nl_20200317&utm_medium=email

  • Reducing anxiety during difficult times

• https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/in-the-news/coronavirus/kids-mental-health-coronavirus/

  • Keeping up kids mental health during this time

• https://copingskillsforkids.com/deep-breathing-exercises-for-kids

  • Deep breathing techniques for younger and middle school aged

• https://copingskillsforkids.com/coping-with-coronavirus

  • Ideas for things students can actually do

• https://childmind.org/article/how-mindfulness-can-help-during-covid-19/

  • Mindfulness tips

• https://media.centervention.com/pdf/Breaking-Down-Thoughts.pdf

  • Worksheet for breaking down thoughts

• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/help-your-family-de-stress-during-coronavirus-uncertainty

  • Destressing techniques for families 

    Positive Thinking - Avoiding Catastrophic Thinking:

• https://childmind.org/article/how-to-change-negative-thinking-patterns/

  • More for parents or a guidance lessons but useful information

    Getting Along With Others/Communication (specifically for families):

• https://www.familyeducation.com/life/connecting-your-preteen/conversing-tweens

  • Communicating with tweens

• https://www.familyeducation.com/life/teenage-behaviors/how-they-grow-eighth-grade

  • Typical growth and development during 8th grade

• https://childmind.org/article/tips-communicating-with-teen/

  • Tips for communicating with teen

• https://childmind.org/article/when-siblings-wont-stop-fighting/

  • Keeping the peace when siblings won't stop fighting

    Online Safety:

• https://iamcybersafe.org/s/parent-tips

  • Cyber safety for various areas

• https://iamcybersafe.org/s/child-parent-online-agreement

  • Internet agreement for students/parents

Mental Health Apps:

• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/apps-to-help-with-mental-health

    Managing Students Emotions Around a Crisis:

• https://www.hemot.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pamphlet_HEMOT_english.pdf

  • Managing/supporting children’s fear/sadness/anger around this crisis 

• https://www.childtrends.org/publications/resources-for-supporting-childrens-emotional-well-being-during-the-covid-19-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR0aG2vVwafOU4FzLKbYXTnHt13cY1hVKldDGuVSplD0YySE3iR3Aof2Uc4

  • Supporting children’s emotional well-being 

• https://files.constantcontact.com/23250e88301/79bb103d-d9f8-4ae0-bc77-d3db7b031bf7.pdf

  • Importance of social-emotional learning during times of stress

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1JaSLeSJJkht4gFTRMG7C94CES2C153jHRaESdbE-v5DWZVr_XG5TWnIE&v=C3BZnldL66E

  • 5 min video on the virus, filmed before schools were closed though 

    Social/Emotional General:

• https://www.brainpop.com/social-emotional-learning/

  • Videos and ‘quizzes’ for tons of SEL!

    • You need to pay for an account to access these :(  

• https://www.centervention.com

  • Geared towards elementary but they do have a middle school option

• https://insidesel.com/2020/03/12/covid-19/

  • Resources for SEL for adults, parents, and community

    Talking to Children About Covid-19:

• https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19

  • How to talk to your children about this crisis/current changes 

• https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/parenting/coronavirus-kids-talk.html

  • Tips for how to have conversation around Covid-19

• https://www.additudemag.com/explain-coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-adhd-child/

  • Specifically for children with anxiety or ADHD

• https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR0Gh_-Y_z9S_t73LnzQ-sL1JFqgbvZxhQI35Gjetuz8LZEUcYrCCtNC970

  • Comic form to explain the virus 

• https://childmind.org/article/supporting-teenagers-and-young-adults-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/

  • Supporting teens

• https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html

  • Talking to teen about covid-19 

• https://ymhproject.org/mental-health-101/

  • How to talk to children about challenging times while promoting positive mental health

How Adults Can Manage Anxiety/Conversations Around Covid-19:

• https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/we-asked-experts-how-to-cope-with-your-coronavirus-anxiety/?utm_source=Shine&utm_medium=CareForYourCoronavirusAnxiety

  • Coping with Covid-19 anxiety

• https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/03/811656226/pandemic-panic-these-5-tips-can-help-you-regain-your-calm

  • Tips to help calm your anxiety

• https://www.510families.com/mixed-age-siblings-covid19/

  • Tips on managing online school with different aged students

• https://www.vox.com/identities/2020/3/25/21193142/coronavirus-covid-19-kids-work-from-home-child-care-school-cancellations

  • Article about working from home with kids

• https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/well/family/coronavirus-covid-teenagers-teens-parents-kids-family-advice.html

  • Managing teens during shelter in place

• https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/

  • Ways for parents to help families cope

• https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/

  • How to support kids/ each other

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/1570599106420510/

  • Online support group led by a therapist

• https://www.instagram.com/talkspace/

  • Instagram support page/coping skill ideas, possibly appropriate for older students?

 

Resources For Teachers Managing Stress:

• https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_teachers_can_navigate_difficult_emotions_during_school_closures?utm_source=Greater+Good+Science+Center&utm_campaign=e7dbde7ceb-ED_NEWSLETTER_MARCH_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ae73e326e-e7dbde7ceb-74672199

• https://www.breathe4change.com/educators--schools.html

  • Deep breathing/mindfulness geared specifically towards teachers during this time

 

Things Kids Can Do to Help/Stay Active:

    To Help:

• Make fabric masks to donate 

    To Stay Active:

• https://www.510families.com/east-bay-kids-activity-online-coronvirus-period/

  • List of online activities, varies in age

• https://www.losaltosca.gov/citymanager/page/fun-activities-keep-you-busy-during-covid-19-shelter-place

  • More online activities 

• https://evolvetreatment.com/blog/things-to-do-teen-covid19/

 

Crisis Resources:

• Food Resources: 

  • https://www.foodbankccs.org/get-help/foodbycity.html

    • Up to date list of local food resources

• 211 Resources:

  • http://www.211.org

  • https://cccc.myresourcedirectory.com

    • Contra Costa County Resource Directory

• Mental Health Resources:

  • https://www.senecafoa.org/crisis

    • Provides crisis support to your home

  • https://www.crisis-center.org

    • Contra Costa Crisis Center

  • http://www.cocofamilyjustice.org

    • Responding to emergency situations and those without access to phone

  • https://caresolace.com/site/brentwood

    • A SIMPLE, FAST and SAFE Tool for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Help

• Mental Health Referrals:

  • https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/

    • Phone consultations and possible follow up video consultations

  • https://www.7cups.com

    • Free online chats with volunteers, therapy with licensed therapist for a fee

  • https://www.talkspace.com/?siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-l1FdDrGAzcGC85ieZJqmKA&ranMID=41986&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-l1FdDrGAzcGC85ieZJqmKA&LSNSUBSITE=Omitted_TnL5HPStwNw&utm_source=linkshare&utm_campaign=Affiliate_Linkshare&utm_keyword=10&utm_medium=Skimlinks.com&utr_adgroup=2116208&utr_adid=1

    • Online teletherapy through messaging and video for a fee

• National Suicide Prevention: 

  • https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

    • Resource available 24/7 for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts

      • can be accessed through website, online chat, phone number (1-800-273-8255) or texting (“HOME” to 741-741)

  • Suicide assessment protocol

• Financial Support for Mortgage:

  • https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/03/25/governor-gavin-newsom-announces-major-financial-relief-package-90-day-mortgage-payment-relief-during-covid-19-crisis/

    • Mortgage help: 90 day grace period for mortgage payments 

• Internet:

  • https://wifi.xfinity.com

    • Free Xfinity WiFi Hotspots 

  • https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19

    • New Internet Essential customers will receive two free months of internet service, which is available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month plus tax. Apply by April 30th, 2020. 

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/children.html