Varner Counselors' Corner

Friday, May 22, 2020

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Welcome back to the 2020-2021 school year!

Our office hours are Monday-Friday 7:15am-2:45pm.

To reach us or to make an appointment, please call 770-222-3778

-option 1 for Mrs. Chupp (1st, 3rd, & 5th) or

-option 2 for Mrs. Keaton (K, 2nd & 4th)

or email us at

*If you find yourself in need of
mental health resources,

please click on the
Crisis and Mental Health Resources tab.

Check out this link for

Hi families,

Sesame Street has some great resources for
the whole family on their website
about Caring for Each Other.

Be sure to check out
"Explore the Resources" with sections
on Play, Watch, and Learn.

This article from the CDC discusses Stress and Coping during this time. Check it out for some suggestions and resources.

Here is a Virtual Calming Room site that offers many ways for parents and students to relax and find some peace. Enjoy!

Here is a Daily Mindfulness BINGO from Counselor Keri. Choose to do 4 in a today!

Hi Varner Familes!

Here is a great article from Common Sense Media to help you handle stress during this time.

Dear Parents,
Here is a great article from the CDC on Managing Stress and Anxiety. We hope you find it helpful. Please click below to read the article.

CDC Article on Managing Stress and Anxiety

(Spanish) CDC Article on Managing Stress and Anxiety

Students and parents may have questions and concerns about Coronavirus. On Counselor Keri's website she has an awesome video with great information for parents and students, which explains what Coronavirus is, ways to stay healthy, and how to handle worried feelings. 😟 Please check it out by clicking on the video link below!

https://youtu.be/kiVpWZBXLug

If you liked the video above, then click on the link below to view more information on Counselor Keri's website about helping your child handle their worries about Coronavirus.

https://www.counselorkeri.com/2020/03/14/talk-to-kids-about-coronavirus/

Please find the attached article, which is a parent resource from the National Association of School Psychologists, "Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource."
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource