The Den
This January, our wellness monthly initiative is cultivating self-regulation and self-awareness. So, what exactly is self-regulation? It is the invaluable life skill of comprehending and navigating behaviors and responses during intense emotions and the various situations life throws your way. This entails building the capability to navigate reactions to powerful emotions such as frustration, excitement, anger, and embarrassment. The Wellness Team has activities and lessons planned to educate and support students on this journey of emotional self-discovery and empowerment as we discuss tools for self-regulation for a balanced and resilient well-being.
This week in the Den:
Monday, January 29th- Mindful Activities at Lunch
Tuesday, January 30th- Vision Board
Wednesday, January 31st- Practicing Positive Self-Talk
Thursday, February 1st- Journal Presentation. Students can learn about journaling and how it helps be a tool for self-regulation and creating self-awareness about themselves.
At Tutorial- Interactive Booklet on Coping Skills. Students can participate in an
interactive game with different scenarios to identify helpful and appropriate coping skills for the situation.
Friday, February 2nd- Journaling. Students can participate in a journaling activity to practice and improve self-awareness.
Resources relating to Self-Regulation & Self-Awareness:
This article has valuable information on how parents can help their teens recognize and manage emotions. (For Parents)
Coaching Teens to Recognize and Manage Emotions | Essentials for Parenting Teens |
CDC.
This article has a list of strategies of self-regulation skills and how it can be taught to their teens. (For Educators)
10 Self-Regulation Skills and How to Effectively Teach Them.
Be Well,
Counselors: Karen Collins, LMFT; Kirsten Jensen, Psy.D., Interns, Alana Hernandez, and Celeste Williams
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