On this page Guidance will post information, resources, and activities to help everyone. If you've got a question, or you need assistance, we hope you will find the answers here!
POTTSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOURCES:
SAP - STUDENT ASSISTANCE TEAM - (ad brochure and description here0=)
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SERVICES OFFERED:
School Counselors:
Students whose last name begin with:
P to Z: Mrs. Mary Beth Conville 570-621-2965 mbconville@pottsville.k12.pa.us
COUNTY AND NATIONAL RESOURCES:
VAPING PREVENTION RESOURCES
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
The Mental Health Support Line can be reached toll-free, 24/7 at 1-855-284-2494.
Meditation for Teenagers Stress & Anxiety - Guided Meditation for Teens RELAX HERE
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY SEE LIST HERE
THE BEACON WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
February 2023
This month’s Reschini newsletter discusses the topics of the “What’s the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety”, “Food Tolerance vs. Food Allergy” and “Learn How to Control Asthma”. If one or more pets are a part of your family, you may want to check out the app called “Pet Desk” to organize and set reminders for your their health needs.
CLICK HERE
May 2022
This month’s attached Reschini newsletter includes the topics of “Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines”, “How to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables” and “Nurtured by Nature”. They included an app called “Sworkit Kids” which is an exercise and fitness app geared toward children. CLICK HERE
ACADEMIC RESOURCES:
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES
Resources on the SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES page were intentionally chosen to provide support and are not all inclusive.
Topics addressed include:
- Creating a safe virtual learning environment
o Online safety resources
o Virtual backgrounds
o Tutorials and resources
- Managing and coping with emotions
o Managing your child’s emotions when you’re stressed
o Coping with emotions during stressful times
o Resources on managing emotions for youth
- Promoting positive learning climates online and at home
o Tools and resources to address safety, support, and social & emotional learning
- Self-care for families and youth
o How to self-care when you work from home and your child is learning from home
o Family self-care strategies
o Youth self-care strategies
- Talking to youth about the pandemic
o Resources for addressing COVID-19 discussions
Free Online Events and Activities for Kids
Provide some structure and schedule to your family's day (updated regularly). By Frannie Ucciferri 3/20/2020
