Student Resources
During the school closure, here are some resources that you might consider exploring to support your overall mental and emotional health as well as some tools for tracking your classes.
Tillicum MS Virtual Calming Room:
This Virtual Calming Room is a place for students and families to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings. We are here to support you! -Tillicum School Counselors Disclaimer: The following links are purely for educational purposes and are not intended as psychological interventions or as a substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help you should seek the consultation of a licensed mental health professional.
BSD WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE GROUP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: Mondays 1:00pm – 1:50pm starting 2/1/2021
CLICK HERE to sign up for Middle School Wellness and Resilience Group
Our Mental Health Assistance and Middle School Counselor Team invite our middle school students to join us in our weekly group sessions to support you in building your resilience tool kit. Some of the topics we will be covering are: managing strong emotions, building healthy relationships, coping with stress, and more. I highly recommend this program to all students as we continue to navigate this unprecedented year.
Mindfulness Resources:
- Calm Video Sound – Do Nothing for 2 Minutes
- Calm – Do Nothing for 30 Seconds, do nothing but listen to the tranquil sound of rain for 30 seconds
- Relax and Breathe Animation
- “Just Breathe” by Julie Bayer Salzman & Josh Salzman (Wavecrest Films)
- 2 Minute Visual Mindfulness Exercise
- Why Mindfulness is a Superpower – An Animation
- How Mindfulness Empowers Us: An Animation Narrated by Sharon Salzberg
Suggested Mental Health Apps
*These apps are free or have a free sign up option
- Calm
- Headspace
- Breathe2Relax
- Insight Timer
- Sanvello
- Smiling Mind
- Stop Breathe Think
- Ten Percent Happier
Student Online Learning Planner
- Online Learning Planner Schedule –Use this document to track when/where your classes are located and list assignment due dates each week.
Free Online Events
Common Sense Media
Parent Resources
During this school closure below are some free resources you may look at to support your student and family socially/emotionally at home.
Guide to Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst a Global Pandemic
How Water Helps Boost Mental Health
BSD Well-Being Resources for Students and Families
Resources for Social Emotional Lessons (SEL):
- CASEL CARES: SEL Resource During COVID-19
- Centervention: Free Social Emotional Learning Activities
- Greater Good Student Well Being: Social Emotional Learning Practices
- School Connect and SEL Launchpad: Free online SEL lessons during the COVID-19 school closures
- Transforming Education: Resources for Parents
YouTube Lessons for Social Emotional Learning
Social/Emotional Learning Video Lessons Week 1
- SEL Self Awareness Lesson Gerod
- SEL Social Awareness Lesson Josh
- SEL Self-Management Lesson Rebecca
- SEL Lessons Relationship Skills Alex
- SEL Lessons Responsible Decision Making Jordan
Social/Emotional Learning Video Lessons Week 2
- SEL Lesson Self Awareness Week 2
- SEL Lesson Social Awareness Week 2
- SEL Self-Management Steve
- SEL Video Lessons Responsible Decision Making Skills Week 2
- SEL Lesson Relationship Skills Alex
Social/Emotional Learning Video Lessons Week 3
- Social Emotional Learning Videos for Kids: Self-Awareness & Strengths
- Social Emotional Learning Video Lessons: Social Awareness Week 3
- Social Emotional Learning Video Lessons – Self-Management Week 3
- Social Emotional Learning Video Lessons – Relationship Skills Week 3
- Social Emotional Learning Video Lessons – Responsible Decision Making Week 3
Social/Emotional Learning Video Lessons Week 4 Helping Children Understand COVID-19
- Coronavirus: Helping Children to Understand Their Emotions & Coronavirus (Covid19)
- Social Emotional Learning Video Lessons – Helping Kids Build Healthy Relationships
- Helping Children Make Good Choices: Social Emotional Learning Video Lessons
Mindfulness Resources
- Mindful Movement – GoNoodle
- Mindfulness for Adults
Other Links