These are truly challenging times and we hope you and your family are well. 

We have a resource page for possible Personal/Social concerns which can be accessed through the link listed below.  These resources include some activities you may be able to do in your home as well as outside services for many different areas of need for different families.

Please visit our Personal/Social Resource Page.

Jennifer Salakobtained her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Salisbury State University, Salisbury, MD. While seeking PA certification, she was a mobile therapist for two years dealing with children and adolescents with mental health issues. Once certification was obtained, she worked in the Central Dauphin School District. For the past 18 years, she has been a School Psychologist at York Tech. She enjoys physical fitness, playing cards, and spending time with her three children. Mrs. Salak may be reached at [email protected]

Katie Kerchnerobtained her Master’s Degree in School Psychology from Millersville University. Over the past five years, Ms. Kerchner has been employed by the Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12, supporting the social/emotional and mental health of both elementary and high school students in the Therapeutic Emotional Support program. Most of her experience has been helping students learn to cope with childhood and adolescent trauma. Ms. Kerchner enjoys singing, playing softball and flag football, and spending time with her family. Ms. Kerchner can be reached  at [email protected]

Other Resources

HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH CHANGES RESULTING FROM COVID-19

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19

Hable con sus hijos sobre el COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Un recurso para padres

 
Stress Relief Sites 
Below each you will find links to  youtube videos for each stress relief suggestion. 

Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique such as mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness as well as achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. Below are some links that you may find helpful.

Relaxing music

Mindful breathing

5-minute meditation

10-minute meditation

15-minute meditation

17-minute meditation

20-minute meditation
 

Muscle Relaxation is a technique that involves tensing and relaxing of muscles throughout the body.  Below are some links if you want to try or learn more.

Short demo for muscle relaxation

6-minute muscle relaxation exercise

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) with visuals

Progressive muscle relaxation with audio only

20-minute PMR with audio only

Guided Imagery also known as visualization is a relaxation process that engages each of your senses to go to a place in your mind of your choice.  Listed below are a variety of guided imagery scripts for a variety of different places that may be of interest. 

Your choice

Beach

Forest

Waterfall

30-minute session

Relaxation Phone App:

Here are some great resources from the Mental Health Alliance for parents:

Helping at Home: Tips for Parents | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

Talking To Adolescents and Teens: Starting The Conversation | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

The Parent Test : For parents to take to help you determine if their child’s emotions, attention, or behaviors might be signs of a mental health concern.

Parent Test | MHA Screening - Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

Parents can have their child take this questionnaire to help determine if they’re having emotional, attentional, or behavioral difficulties.

Youth Test | MHA Screening - Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

Helping parents through COVID -19 and beyond