Student/Parent Social-Emotional Support Resources by Buffy Bowers-Woods

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Virtual Calming Room

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Check this out. This is AMAZING!!

Own Your Feelings Article

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How are you doing? How are you feeling? Most of us are asked this question on a daily basis and our usual response is “good” or some other really vague answer. Part of developing positive mental health is being able to identify and truly express how you are feeling to others. During the week, try pausing before answering that question if you are asked and really reflect on what you are experiencing. See the link below for more tips on owning your feelings.

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Coping Skills

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Here are some coping skills you can utilize when you start feeling social/emotional concerns.

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Deep Breathing

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Laughter is the best Medicine

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Care Solace- Mental Health and Substance Use Counseling link

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Interested in counseling for your student or yourself? See the link below for a FREE resource to help you get connected. If you would like assistance please contact Mrs. Woods directly at buffy.bowers-woods@fresnounified.org

Try Not to Laugh

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Yes, Parents. You should practice self-care also. Parenting is not easy.

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Care for yourself as much as you care for others. YOU DESERVE IT!

Make time for Yourself

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A Self Care Guide for Busy Parents

Inspiration!!

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Need some inspiration to keep going, check this out.

Parents. Staff, and Youth Guide

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Suicide Prevention Webinar for Parents

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PLEASE WATCH, IT COULD SAVE A LIFE

The Power of Thoughts

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Do you realize just how powerful your thoughts are? Over the years musicians, poets, and great public speakers have talked about the influence our thinking has on our lives and our well-being. "What we think, we become" Buddha once wrote. Imagine if we intentionally focused on positive/helpful thoughts about about current situation and our future rather than focusing on the shoulda, could, woulda.

We all experience stress. What can you do about it?

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Tips to cope with stress

Positive Affirmations

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Positive self-talk builds confidence, increases motivation, and promotes self-love. Give it a try!

Self-care examples

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"You got this".

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It's great when others give us a pep talk and it's even BETTER when you can give yourself one. Try it.

Take a 5 minute breather

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Set a timer for 5 minutes. Go to a relaxing spot in your home. Practice breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. Start the timer and continue. Notice how you feel after you've taken a few minutes just to focus on yourself.

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Worried about a friend?

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Anxiety in Teens

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Learn more about mental health.

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My student was assessed for suicidal thoughts or behaviors at their school. What do I do now?

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Understanding Self-Injury AKA Cutting

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Cornell University

Animated series on suicide prevention.

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Check this out. Do you relate to any of the characters?

Start a conversation with your child using music as a way to connect.

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Have you heard of NAMI? The National Alliance for Mental Illness has a local chapter in Fresno, Ca that provides amazing support to individuals living with mental illness as well as their families. Please see the link below for more information.

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Coping & coloring

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Free resource from NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness

Coping & Coloring Spanish version

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Free resource from National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Fresno Unified School District Social Emotional Wellness

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Also visit us on Twitter.

Fresno Cares

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Explore various programs and initiatives in Fresno County focused on Suicide Prevention

Questions about parenting strategies?

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Parent, please check out this amazing resource to find strategies for learning about, dealing with, ,and finding support on helping youth with difficult situations. You will not be disappointed.

Bracket Mood Meter

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Not sure how you're feeling? Take a look to see if any of these words come close to describing it.

NEW Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Taking your child to the ER.

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Bringing home your child after hospitalization

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Crisis Text Line information- Spanish

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Suicide Warning Fact Sheet

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National Institute of Mental Health-Spanish resources

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Suicide is Preventable-Spanish version

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Gizmo. Mental Health education for younger children.

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How to make home safer

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FREE Virtual Counseling for People of Color- AAKOMA Project

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Parent Stress Line

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Free, confidential, non-judgmental opportunity to connect with other parents.

Food Bank Distribution

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What is Bipolar Disorder? What does that mean for my child?

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What does a diagnosis of depression mean for my student?

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Self-Care Strategies

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Taking time for yourself

Fresno County Behavioral Health Dept.

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Call the Access line to get help finding a therapist

Care Solace

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Care Solace is a free services for Fresno Unified families that helps you get connected to counseling services. Call or complete the link on line.

Survivor's of Suicide Loss

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Free Teen Grief Support Group

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Circle of Friends. Grief Support

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The Wellness Deck

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Look through this deck and identify some strategies you can use to improve your wellness. Have fun coloring them as well.

Trevor Talks

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Follow for additional episodes

Wellness Education Lab

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Please take a look at this wonderfully designed program from parents/ guardians and youth 13+. The modules are easy to use and understand on topics related to mental health and wellness.

Means safety

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Means safety= protecting our loved ones from means they could use to harm or kill themselves. This is an important area of suicide prevention. Please take a look at this link for resources.

Roadmap to Mental Health

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Check out this resource that breaks down "mental health" and an easy guide to helps us understand where we are on the continuum of mental health.

Find Your Way

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Amazing resource guide for youth ages 9-25.

Find Your Way

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Check out this amazing resource for youth, created by youth.

Hope Lives documentary

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Talk, text, or chat with peers

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Free resource for teens.

FREE Mental Health App

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Free behavioral health support for children 0-12 and their families. No referral needed!!

FREE Mental Health App for youth 13-25.

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Free mental health coaching for youth & young adults

Free program for parents and children under 12.

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Parent/Caregivers/ please check out the "Youth in my Care" tab.

Free Parent Support classes

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Free weekly virtual support classes for parents. Offered several times throughout the year for 8-week sessions.

Highly recommended for clinicians supporting youth who self injure.

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Coping skills

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Amazing opportunity for high school students who want to learn more and advocate for mental health programs.

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Check out this free program!!

How to check-in with a friend. A.S.K

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Family Acceptance Project

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Please take a look at this video where you will see and hear from real parents about their experiences when their child was hospitalized and what helped them get through.

Just Breathe!

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Therapy for Black Girls

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Asian Mental Health Collective

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Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective B.E.A.M

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National Queer & Trans Therapist of Color Network

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National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association

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Indian Health Services

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Center for Native American Youth

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Safe Place

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Immediate support for individuals 24 years old or younger.

Gun Violence Restraining Orders

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If you are concerned about a loved one having access to a gun while they are experiencing a crisis, look in to this possible resource for the state of California.

Alternative coping strategies for self-injury

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Talking tips for parents of children who self injure

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Free Parent/Guardian Education

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This is a great resource for parents whose child has been hospitalized. It is important to be connected with other who share your struggle and can support you.

Useful guide on how to support a loved one after a suicide attempt.

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See page 6 on questions to ask the care provider prior to discharge?

Virtual Calming Room

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Take a look at all the different ways you can calm yourself down.

Virtual Calming Room

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This room has access to motivational quotes and tips to manage anxiety.

Livingworks Start

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Free self-paced suicide prevention education for middle and high school students AND staff. Free through 12/31/2024

Free 12-week trauma healing for women

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Housing Scholarships

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Local Intensive Outpatient Program

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This program will be available for youth starting 5/16/25.

1-Day Summer camp for children 6-18

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Summer 2025 Resources

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Simple Connect

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DivorceCare support groups for kids

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There are various church in Fresno that offer this group. Some examples include CrossCity and Campus Bible Church

Hearts in Grief

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Survivors of Suicide Loss groups

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Simple Connect

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Provides a variety of resources to all FUSD families. Offers 3 free counseling sessions.

Oasis Eating Disorders Recovery

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Local program in the Central Vally specializing in eating disorder diagnosis and treatment.