Posts by Holly Grenvicz
Stress Management During the Holidays
Holidays are a great time to focus on things that bring comfort, hope and celebration to our lives. However, holidays can also be filled with stressful times. Whether it is spending money you don’t have, having conflict with relatives, being over scheduled, or having other stressors, it can be difficult to remember the true meaning…
Read MoreGratitude Equals Happiness
As we enter the season of thankfulness, it is important to understand the positive impact gratitude can have on mental health. Click on the button below to read a study from Harvard Health Publishing which concluded that gratitude has a direct connection to happiness. The article gives several ways to to practice gratitude this holiday…
Read MorePeer Pressure
According to a recent blog post by generation Z expert, Tim Elmore, there are four kinds of peer influence impacting adolescents today. Peer pressure has been around for multiple generations; however, the kind of pressure has changed. Dr. Elmore explains the new forms of peer pressure and explores what we can do to help our…
Read MoreBlades Brown Wins TSSAA Div. II-AA State Golf Championship
Eighth grader Blades Brown defeated a group of veteran high school golfers to win the Div. II-AA state golf championship by a commanding 6 strokes. Read more about the tournament from Williamson Herald and Brentwood Home Page: http://www.williamsonherald.com/sports/state-golf-eighth-grader-blades-brown-dominates-in-championship-win/article_0bb8b7ac-269b-11ec-a2f5-837ac9157267.htmll https://www.williamsonhomepage.com/brentwood/bald-eagle-serves-as-good-omen-for-blades-brown-brentwood-academys-eighth-grade-golf-state/article_721dee0c-2aa3-11ec-8ca0-dfb0a79a04b2.html
Read More7th and 8th Grade Volleyball Wins HVAC Championship
The 7th and 8th grade volleyball team defeated Valor Collegiate Academy to win the HVAC tournament. The team finished the season with a record of 11-2. The team is coached by Lisa Johnson and Hailey Pierson ’13.
Read More6th Grade Volleyball Wins HVAC-Jr Title
The sixth grade volleyball team finished the season undefeated after winning the HVAC-Jr championship. The team is coached by Heather Groenewoud.
Read MoreMental Health Awareness in TN
NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) publishes mental health stat sheets by state in order to bring awareness and education to communities. Click on the links below to learn more.
Read MoreWarning Signs
In a recent Instagram post, Sissy Goff from Daystar Counseling reviews warning signs for suicide in kids. Click on the post below to learn more.
Read MoreSocial Media Challenges
TikTok challenges can be fun and harmless, but there are some viral challenges that can be disrespectful and dangerous. The newest trend has the hashtag “Devious Lick”. This trend started with school property destruction and now it includes physical assaults on educators. This challenge is encouraging teenagers to do this behavior and to video themselves…
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Awareness
The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS) reports that teenagers in Tennessee are 18.64% less likely to use drugs than adolescents (ages 12-17) nationwide. However, drug use is still significantly impacting teenagers across our state. According to NCDAS, 35,000 (6.78%) of Tennessee teenagers reported using drugs in the last month. Within that number, 82.86%…
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