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Social Emotional support while at home

Please be aware that Allen Park Public Schools does not examine, determine, warrant or endorse the information on any of the sources in the referral list. Use of this referral is voluntary and will not result in any liability against Allen Park Public Schools ​​​
​If you need additional information or a referral to a private, local mental health professional, please contact the School Social Worker, School Psychologist, or School Counselor in your student's building.  We are here to support you (our email is linked in our names)!  School Social Workers: Kathy Weaver (APHS/Cabrini), Michelle Kean (APHS), Tori Rose (APMS), Marisa Tringali (Arno) Erica Saville (Bennie), Kendra Payette-Linn (Lindemann)
Guidance Counselors:  APHS:  Matt Behta, Counselor  Last Names: A-F  EMAIL:  behta@appublicschools.com
Nanette Gribble, EMAIL:  gribble@appublicschools.com
Matthew Morang, Counselor P-Z  EMAIL:  morang@appublicschools.com
   APMS: Kristin Gladd, Christine Kendall
District School Psychologist: Deb Green
Edutopia's Article with video links
Understood's article of S/E games
Resources for Early Childhood   
  • Sesame Street and Caring for Each Other    https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring
  • Sesame Street Belly Breathe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA&feature=emb_title 
  • Breathe Think Do Sesame Street App   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
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Elementary Resources
  • A-Z Activities for Coping    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EXpkVw3fh0
  • Sesame Street Belly Breathe   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA&feature=emb_title
  • Breathe Think Do Sesame Street App   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597   
  • Yoga and meditation for young elementary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYI0TPJOuGk   https://awakeandmindful.com/best-kids-yoga-videos-on-youtube/
  • Cosmic Kids Yoga and Mindfulness https://youtu.be/0ImHIWzP49M
  • Therapist and Child Approved Activities to Support Kids with Anxiety (Ili Rivera Walter, PhD, LMFT)    https://familytherapybasics.com/blog/2017/10/8/10-therapist-and-child-approved-activities-to-support-kids-with-anxiety   
  • 20 Fun Activities to Help Kids With Anxiety   https://perfectionpending.net/20-fun-activities-to-help-kids-with-anxiety/ 
  • Worry Warriors videos (gr 3-5)   https://youtu.be/dA54Nbv3__M?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt   https://youtu.be/9qNKPw-EeEE?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt     https://youtu.be/gH_OWeGwjCI?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt   https://youtu.be/5WGPxQJ2sBg?list=PLl8YAZ_ezKNFELLp8KjMEmcn8A0YbKvRt 
  • Mindfulness exercises:   https://www.mother.ly/child/ease-your-anxious-child-6-simple-mindfulness-exercises-to-try-today   
  • More Mindfulness exercises: https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activitie
  • Howard B. Wigglebottom Books for Young Children with songs  https://wedolisten.org/
  • Books Read By Celebrities   https://www.storylineonline.net/
  • Social Skills Video-Based Curriculum: Parents can utilize this program for a 30 day free trial - this may be  extended by the manufacturer as more schools close. https://everydayspeech.com/parents-and-families/ 
  • Coping Skills Checklist for Students cdn.pesi.com/pdf/publishing/workbook/PUB085420.pdf
  • Social-Emotional Learning at Home www.weareteachers.com/social-emotional-learning-at-home/
  • Lessons for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo0zW6kLPq2Ns_51AaZN0lQ  
  • Social Emotional Learning  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SEL-Home-Learning-Packet-supports-Social-Emotional-Learning-5326481?aref=xds4gjp4
  • SEL Y5-gr2. Stories & activities  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BALGReH9Yks-AgHTJ_sdLJfS2YnGk-wFxf297iZYFaQ/edit?usp=sharing
  • SEL gr.3-5 Stories & activities https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10Z1lMNrDlp6FtlZUzfupyWA-EYcUMcEh4bJD9eNkcKs/edit?usp=sharing
  • Centervention https://www.centervention.com/  Game-based interventions that focus on improving social and emotional skills in K-8 students.    Offering a free 30-day trial. We offer free lessons/activities and printables on our website that focus on SEL:   https://www.centervention.com/social-emotional-learning-activities/
  • Classroom Champions https://teach.classroomchampions.org/available-programs/   The social and emotional learning lessons within Classroom Champions’ SEL Foundations Curriculum underscore the value of dreams, grit, and perseverance, especially during hard times. Access to Classroom Champions’ digital platform containing the entire K-8 SEL Foundations Curriculum, plus their Parent Toolkit, video library, and the teacher community.
  • A list of children's books about mental health topics  https://childmind.org/article/best-childrens-books-about-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR1CPcyUDQ2MSAe6DtkYhMLDqumlPMiFjdStphhE_3emBcvywSOGCKmsKUs ​

Secondary Resources
  • Therapy in a Nutshell - Anxiety and Relaxation video series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrhPTqholcc
  • Therapy in a Nutshell - Help to fall asleep when stressed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAGUVH_yIRE 
  • Therapy in a Nutshell - Progressive Muscle Relaxation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNqYG95j_UQ  
  • Great resource for High School through adulthood! https://www.virusanxiety.com/ 
  • Self Care for Teens  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OI6qdAba3rtb13XYYKf0Pubi6IxL5Y4SRQeytLcdjx8/mobilepresent?slide=id.p
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Apps
  • Breathe2Relax    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246    Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool.  Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management. 
  • Headspace Guided Meditation   https://www.headspace.com/meditation/guided-meditation
  • Calm App-Meditation & Sleep Stories   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm/id571800810
  • Mindshift CBT   https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/      A user-friendly self-help tool based on proven scientific strategies, MindShift™ CBT teaches about anxiety, helping users to engage in healthy thinking and to take action. Users check-in each day to track their anxiety and work with tools in the app.
  • Stop Breathe Think App (ages 5-10) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stop-breathe-think-kids/id1215758068
  • Breathe Think Do Sesame Street App   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
  • Autism and Special Needs Exercise App.   http://www.exercisebuddy.com/    Supported in research and used by universities, parents and professionals around the world. The Free trial period has been extended to both schools and parents during these difficult times.
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