Helping your Child Cope with Anxiety and Stress Surrounding COVID-19 and Return to School
When we think of back-to-school it is typically in September and can be a time of excitement and some degree of anxiety. Younger...
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WELCOME TO WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS
OBPTS Department of Special Services
In this space, we will be sharing resources aimed at improving our students', families' and staff's mental health. The afternoons on Wednesdays should allow students to catch up on missed work, schedule time with their school counselors, CST case managers, SAC counselors, or teachers to address concerns they have with the remote learning platform. Teachers can utilize this time to communicate with students and parents and plan for additional classroom activities. We also invite you to peruse our shared resources on this page. Read on, and enjoy.
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Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to School
As we continue the transition back to in-person learning, students are experiencing more anxiety and stress than usual. Unfamiliarity,...
Resiliency
Resiliency is a life skill which is most helpful since we may all, at one time or another, face adversity. By increasing students'...
Suicide Prevention and Signs
Suicide, taking your own life, is a tragic reaction to stressful life situations — and all the more tragic because suicide can be...
My Child’s Needs in the Eyes of One Psychologist
Natasha Manolas Being a parent and/or an educator during these times, you may often question what are the true needs of your child right...
Cultivating Happiness
Spring is always a time of new beginnings, longer days, and excitement as we prepare for the dog days of summer. This spring is like no...
Resources from NASP
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) provides incredible handouts and resources regarding mental health and handling...
Mental Health- Back to Basics
Mental Health – Back to Basics In order to maintain our mental health, we need to simplify life and get back to basics. The underlying...
Improving Focus and Attention in Remote Learning
Remote learning is challenging! It is easy to become bored or distracted. Without the direct, hands on support from teachers and the...
Healthy Relationships during a Pandemic
Relationships are at the center of everything we do and can often make or break how we view different situations. When we talk about...
Parent Information about Infections Disease Outbreaks
The information below provides information for parents and caregivers about infectious disease outbreaks in your community. Knowing...
Controlling Anger - Soda Pop Head Read Aloud
His real name is Lester, but everyone calls him Soda Pop Head. Most of the time he is pretty happy, but when things seem to be unfair his...
Coping with a Lack of Control
A common frustration for many students and families right now is the feeling that life is simply out of control. We have no control over...
Denise Lombardi
Belly/Balloon Breathing for Younger Students
Diaphragmatic, or belly breathing, is a way of deep breathing that’s controlled by a large muscle in our abdomen called the diaphragm....
Mindfulness Toolbox
The below video describes a quick overview of some simple activities that parents and children can do at home to foster a sense of...
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