Student Support
Things You Can Control
A beneficial way to improve mental health is learning to control the things that we can control. The things we cannot control often can overwhelm us. However, there are so many things that are within our control.
Read MoreBreathing the Stress Away
Box breathing is one of many breathing techniques it lower stress. Just like anything else, this technique takes practice for true proficiency.
Read MoreHelp Prevent
September is National Suicide Prevention month. To bring awareness to this very important topic, we have listed some resources below.
Read MoreSocial Media Follow Up
Common Sense Media has created a video series highlighting teenagers expressing their voice about social media topics. Hopefully, the video below will inspire you to keep the social media conversation going in your home.
Read MoreSocial Media Stats
The video above shows some statistics that prove the impact social media is having on teenagers.
Read MoreTik Tok Challenges
Challenges on social media platforms, such as Tik Tok, come in many different forms. Some are harmlessly fun, some are unkind to others and some can be very harmful if taken too far. For those who are not familiar with social media challenges, these challenges are created by users and then recreated by followers. The…
Read MoreEncouragement for Parents
Below is a great message from Sissy Goff, Director of Child & Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries. As parents listen to these helpful tips, our hope is that you feel encouraged and uplifted.
Read MoreBuilding Resiliency
Through hard times, there can be positive lessons learned. As we continue to navigate through this pandemic, we can acknowledge the way our character has been shaped because of the difficult situation we find ourselves. It is normal to have unanswered questions and negative thoughts throughout hard times in life.
Read MoreQuick Parent Tips for School
Below are some great practical tips for parents as we all get back in the swing of school. This advice is geared toward those that are practicing distance learning. However, they apply to those of us that will be on campus, as well. For more helpful guidance, parents who are on Instagram can follow @raisingboysandgirls.
Read MoreFind Purpose
Recently I have had several students describe their time during social distancing as boring. Honestly, I agree with them. There have been many times during the last two months that boredom has crept into my life.
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