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This group is open to all 5th grade girls who want to build self-esteem, self-confidence and self-love. I know this time in a young girl's life can be challenging to navigate at times. This group is about building healthy friendships and encouraging one another. We will begin this group on Thursday, November 7th from 7:15 am - 7:45 am. The group will run until Thursday, May 1st. If your daughter is interested, please complete this form. Please reach out if you have any questions.

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Hi! Every year I provide a group for 5th grade girls. This group is open to all 5th grade girls who are interested in building their self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-love. I know this time in a young girl’s life can be challenging to navigate at times. This group is about building healthy friendships and encouraging one another. This group will be held on Thursday mornings at 7:15 am. We will begin this group on Thursday, November 7th and it will go until Thursday, May 1st. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jill Van Dyke-School Counselor (jrvandyke@prosper-isd.net) or call me at 469-219-2147.

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Counseling, Academic Guidance and Mental Health

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September Guidance Topic: 5th Grade Responsible Decision Making -The Technology Tail by Julia Cook

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September Guidance Topic: 5th Grade Responsible Decision Making -The Technology Tail by Julia Cook

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This book discusses the importance of making responsible decisions by thinking before we post anything on our phones, computers, or tablets.

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Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine TCHATT- https://www.childrens.com/landing/texas-child-health-access-through-telemedicine is a school-based program that offers mental health services using real-time two-way audio and visual communication between your child and family and a mental health provider through a secure, private connection that has security measures programmed into it. Privacy and safety are our top priorities before we go to a school. We make sure each school we work with has a safe and confidential space for students so their conversation cannot be overheard. Ideally, the school has a space that an adult can walk by and look in to make sure your child is safe. Schools refer children to TCHATT after parent(s)/caregiver(s) sign consent forms that say it is okay for them to make the call.To find out if your child's school has access to TCHATT you can ask the school counselor or call 844-856-6926.

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Anger Coping Skills for Kids | Worksheet | Therapist Aid

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It’s normal for kids to feel angry from time to time. Eliminating all anger is never the goal. Instead, what’s important is that kids learn how to…

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Belly Breathing: Coping skill for kids | Worksheet | Therapist Aid

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Belly breathing is an effective way to relax, recharge, and cope with difficult emotions. Plus, it’s simple, and great for kids. The Belly Breathing:…

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Using art in therapy helps children express and process emotions. By encouraging creativity, you can also make therapy skills or techniques more approachable. The Belly Breathing Coloring Sheet allows children to interact with the characters of Tiny Toad and Bailey the Beaver, both of whom appear in the educational story Toad Learns Belly Breathing.

By practicing the belly breathing instructions included on the coloring sheet, children can learn to manage their emotions when feeling overwhelmed. Let children simply have fun and color to reinforce learning. Or, get creative and add some special instructions!

"Draw something that makes you mad as a reminder of when to use belly breathing."

"Draw what you might look like before and after using belly breathing."

"I want you to practice belly breathing every day. Draw a picture of yourself practicing before bed."

To help children get the most out of this resource, discuss situations for which the breathing technique is helpful, share the information with caregivers, and encourage children to take the coloring sheet home as an aid for further practice.

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Teach children to control their anger using these bright and fun anger management skill cards. Each of the twelve cards has a picture and an idea for a healthy anger management technique that's appropriate for kids. We suggest practicing each skill in session, and then allowing your client to take home their own set of cards as a reminder.

This printout can also be turned into a group therapy activity to help children learn about anger. Try folding the cards and putting them into a hat. Allow each group member to draw a card and practice the skill. Next, the group member can teach the group about their skill, or trade with a group member.

Oh, and don't worry if you can't print with color. We've tested this worksheet with the "grayscale" setting selected, and it still looks great!

If you want to try a unique, fun, and engaging anger activity for kids, try this game:

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Teach children to control their anger using these bright and fun anger management skill cards. Each of the twelve cards has a picture and an idea for a healthy anger management technique that's appropriate for kids. We suggest practicing each skill in session, and then allowing your client to take home their own set of cards as a reminder.

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How to Tell Kids You’re Getting a Divorce - Child Mind Institute

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Advice for parents on how to tell kids about a divorce, from breaking the news, deciding what to say and anticipating how kids may react.

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Most young children are aware of death, even if they don't understand it. Death is a common theme in cartoons and television, and some of your child's friends may have already lost a loved one. But experiencing grief firsthand is a different and often confusing process for kids. As a parent, you can't protect a child from the pain of loss, but you can help them feel safe. And by allowing and encouraging them to express their feelings, you can help your child build healthy coping skills that will serve them well in the future.

Kids grieve differently

After losing a loved one, a child may go from crying one minute to playing the next. Their changeable moods do not mean that they aren't sad or that they've finished grieving; children cope differently than adults, and playing can be a defense mechanism to prevent a child from becoming overwhelmed. It is also normal to feel depressed, guilty, anxious, or angry at the person who has died or at someone else entirely.

Very young children may regress and start wetting the bed again or slip back into baby talk.

Encourage a grieving child to express feelings

It's good for kids to express whatever emotions they are feeling. There are many good children's books about death, and reading these books together can be a great way to start a conversation with your child. Since many children aren't able to express their emotions through words, other helpful outlets include drawing pictures, building a scrapbook, looking at photo albums, or telling stories.

Be developmentally appropriate

It is hard to know how a child will react to death or even if they can grasp the concept. Don't volunteer too much information, as this may be overwhelming. Instead, try to answer their questions. Very young children often don't realize that death is permanent, and they may think that a dead loved one will come back if they do their chores and eat their vegetables. As psychiatrist Gail Saltz, MD, explains, "Children understand that death is bad, and they don't like separation, but the concept of 'forever' is just not present."

Older, school-age children understand the permanence of death, but they may still have many questions. Do your best to answer honestly and clearly. It's okay if you can't answer everything; being available to your child is what matters.

When discussing death, never use euphemisms. Kids are extremely literal, and hearing that a loved one "went to sleep" can be scary. Besides making your child afraid of bedtime, euphemisms interfere with their opportunity to develop healthy coping skills that they will need in the future.

Whether or not to attend the funeral is a personal decision that depends entirely on you and your child. Funerals can be helpful in providing closure, but some children simply aren't ready for such an intense experience. Never force a child to attend a funeral. If your child wants to go, make sure that you prepare them for what they will see. Explain that funerals are very sad occasions, and some people will probably be crying. If there will be a casket, you should prepare them for that, too.

Keep in mind that even the best-prepared child might get upset, and their behavior can be unpredictable. "Kids will not behave in a way that you might want or expect," Dr. Saltz notes. "If you decide that a funeral is not the best way, there are other ways to have a goodbye." Planting a tree, sharing stories, or releasing balloons can all be good alternatives for providing closure to a child.

Discussing an afterlife

The idea of an afterlife can be very helpful to a grieving child, observes Dr. Saltz. If you have religious beliefs about the afterlife, now is the time to share them. But even if you aren't religious, you can still comfort your child with the concept that a person continues to live on in the hearts and minds of others. You can also build a scrapbook or plant something that represents the person you have lost.

Don't ignore your own grief

Children will often imitate the grieving behavior of their parents. It is important to show your emotions as it reassures children that feeling sad or upset is okay. However, reacting explosively or uncontrollably teaches your child unhealthy ways of dealing with grief.

Children find great comfort in routines, so if you need some time alone, try to find relatives or friends who can help keep your child's life as normal as possible Although it is important to grieve over the death of a loved one, it is also important for your child to understand that life does go on.

Some specific situations

For many children, the death of a pet will be their first exposure to death. The bonds that children build with their pets are very strong, and the death of a family pet can be intensely upsetting. Don't minimize its importance or immediately replace the dead pet with a new animal. Instead, give your child time to grieve for their dog or cat. This is an opportunity to teach them about death and how to deal with grieving in a healthy and emotionally supportive way.

The death of a grandparent is also a common experience for young children, and it may bring up many questions, such as, "Will my mom be next?" It is important to tell your child that you will probably live for a long time.

After the death of a parent, children will naturally worry about the death of the remaining parent or other caretakers. Reassure a child that they are loved and will always be cared for. It is a good idea to rely on family members during this time to help provide additional nurturing and care. Dr. Saltz also recommends therapy in the case of a significant death, such as the death of a parent or sibling. "Therapy provides another outlet for talking when a child may feel like they can't talk with other family members because they are grieving as well."

Treating serious problems

If you notice that your child seems unusually upset and unable to cope with grief and loss, they may have something called adjustment disorder. Adjustment disorder is a serious and distressing condition that some children develop after experiencing a painful or disruptive event. It is a good idea to consult your child's doctor if you feel that your child isn't recovering from a loss in a healthy way.

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Helping Children Deal With Grief - Child Mind Institute

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Tips for families dealing with grief, from what parents should say to how they can help kids express their emotions in a healthy way.