Welcome to Grange Guidance for Grizzlies! This blog will serve as a place for information and a way to get in touch with me, Grange's School Psychologist to help problem solve and just check-in. If you have anything that you want to share, questions, or concerns, please feel free to reach out and I will get back to you as soon as I am able to (see my contact information to the left).
Check out some awesome apps that can help you achieve your mental and physical health goals (I love the Calm and MyFitnessPal apps):
In addition, due to the Coronavirus (check out this map that tracks cases across the United States and this comic that teaches about Coronavirus), there might be some anxiety and fear. Read this article on how to Manage Stress and Anxiety. The main takeaways to support yourself are the following:
1. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.2. Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
3. Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
4. Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
During this time, I am going to journal about my day (it is a great way to reduce stress and ease anxiety--I hope you will join me and not only read about my day, but also start journaling for yourself):
