De-escalation Strategies

We all know the importance of being able to de-escalate or diffuse situations when working with students.  To avoid power struggles, try some of the strategies suggested by pathways2success.  

www.pathways2success.com 

What To Do When...You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

In her book, Dawn Huebner teaches school-aged children cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce and overcome anxiety, fears, and worry, through writing and drawing activities and self-help exercises.  This book includes information for parents! 

"The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes" by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein

Beatrice learns from her mistakes and eventually can let go, laugh, and enjoy the ride.  (Pett & Rubinstein)

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Addiction, Mental Health and Crisis Service -Here 24 Seven

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Here 24 Seven is an addiction, mental health and crisis service with call anytime access.
If you know someone who:

• doesn't know where or how to get help
• feels hopeless
• withdraws from friends and family
• threatens to or talks about hurting or killing themselves or others
• increases alcohol or drug use
• engages in reckless behaviours
• is in need of support for addictions and/or mental health
• feels rage or uncontrolled anger
• sees no reason for living
• feels trapped, like there is no way out
• has dramatic mood changes
• feels anxious, agitated or unable to sleep

Books about Anxiety

I have been asked about books about anxiety and came across PlayDrMom's Favourite Books About Anxiety.  I am familiar with a few of the books mentioned.  Let me know what you think!
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Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Anger in our Students

Lori Lite is the author of books designed to help children, teens and adults decrease stress, anxiety and anger. Visit her website at Stress Free Kids.  Thanks for sharing this set of resources, Faye!

http://www.stressfreekids.com/category/books

Visual Strategy to assist with Anxiety

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The 5 Point Anxiety Scale cab be used to help students identify and manage their emotions. At each level the student can identify what this emotion, looks like, feels like and identify possible solutions.

Emotions Vocabulary Chart

Joanne Del Core is an expert in emotional intelligence and has provided the Emotions Vocabulary Chart below to assist students in naming their emotions. She reminds us to connect with our students on an emotional level when they are upset and avoid coming from a logical perspective until the student is in a calmer space.  Joanne suggest we ask ``what``questions instead of ``why``.

https://www.google.ca/webhp?tab=jw&authuser=0&ei=goNeU5zCJonyyAHG54DIBQ&ved=0CAUQqS4oAg#authuser=0&q=joanne+del+core

Beyond Anxiety

 Beyond Anxiety is an article by Margaret Paul from Huff Post:  GPS for the Soul.  It that talks about possible physical and emotional causes of anxiety.

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Need Help Getting Your Young One To School? -"The Kissing Hand"

This book worked for me!
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Mental Health Treatment for Teens

The article "5 Signs Your Teen Needs Mental Health Treatment" by Jared Friedman identifies possible signs to look for in teens who may be struggling with depression, ADHD, ADD, bipolar disorder, anxiety and more.

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/09/21/5-signs-your-teen-needs-mental-health-treatment/

Supporting Minds

An educator's guide to promoting student's health and well being.

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