Wellbeing Resources for Children coping with Coronavirus

International School Counsellors association
have some great wellbeing resources 

Books

  – *Something Bad Happened: A Kid’s Guide to Coping with events in the
  News
  <https://www.amazon.com/Something-Bad-Happened-Coping-Events/dp/1787750744/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Something%2BBad%2BHappened%3A%2BA%2BKid%E2%80%99s%2BGuide%2Bto%2BCoping%2Bwith%2Bevents%2Bin%2Bthe%2BNews&qid=1582316703&sr=8-1>*,
  Dawn Huebner -Ages 6-12. How to process different world events.
  – *What To Do When You’re Scared & Worried: A Guide for Kids
  <https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Youre-Scared-Worried/dp/1575421534/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=What%2BTo%2BDo%2BWhen%2BYou%E2%80%99re%2BScared%2B%26%2BWorried%3A%2BA%2BGuide%2Bfor%2BKids&qid=1582316733&sr=8-1>*,
  James J Crist -Ages 9-13. A help guide to processing fears and worries.

  – *Have You Filled A Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids
  <https://www.amazon.com/Have-Filled-Bucket-Today-Bucketfilling/dp/099609993X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Have%2BYou%2BFilled%2BA%2BBucket%2BToday%3F%2BA%2BGuide%2Bto%2BDaily%2BHappiness%2Bfor%2BKids&qid=1582316760&sr=8-1>*,
  Carol McCloud -Encourages positive behavior and expressing kindness and
  appreciation
  – *How are you Peeling: Foods with Moods
  <https://www.amazon.com/How-Are-Peeling-Scholastic-Bookshelf/dp/0439598419/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=How%2Bare%2Byou%2BPeeling%3A%2BFoods%2Bwith%2BMoods&qid=1582316792&sr=8-1>*,
  Saxton Freymann & Joost Elffers -Explores how emotions look through
  pictures of Foods. A good way to talk about emotions with young kids.
  – *The Way I Feel
  <https://www.amazon.com/Way-I-Feel-Janan-Cain/dp/1884734715/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The%2BWay%2BI%2BFeel&qid=1582316904&sr=8-1>,*
   Janan Cain -Explores Feelings. A good way to talk about emotions with
  young kids.
  – *A Terrible Thing Happened
  <https://www.amazon.com/Terrible-Thing-Happened-Margaret-Holmes/dp/1557987017/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=A%2BTerrible%2BThing%2BHappened&qid=1582316931&sr=8-1>*,
  Margaret M Holmes -Ages 4-8. A story for children who have witnessed
  violence or trauma

Tools

  – Notehouse https://www.getnotehouse.com/why-notehouse.html.  Secure
  note taking tool for counselors. Mention “ISCA” to receive a 5% discount.
  Email: lauren@getnotehouse.com.

Articles

  – A sample letter to parents which gives parents strategies to build
  resilience and have reassuring conversations with their child(ren). You can
  use or modify this document to fit your school’s needs: Sample letter to
  parents
  <https://iscainfo.com/resources/ISCA%20Coronavirus%20Suggestions%20to%20Parents%20(1).pdf>
  .
  – This valuable resource from International School Services (ISS) is a
  “snapshot of the recent work of many schools and individuals in regards to
  policy, technical operations, teaching and learning and community
  wellness”: Online Learning: a Strategic Approach for K-12 Schools
  <https://www.iss.edu/community/online-learning?utm_campaign=FY20-Extended%20School%20Closure&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=83673074&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9UVt0QHdFKUs-BbDiQR8hrncu5vI0kil0XvPyg1yksUK4Eb4B4b-i5WMwZHQNxLrY_ZOvjKYmXoaP-cgBz7ucdFlIx6w&_hsmi=83673074>
  .
  
  Understanding the Mental Health and Social Impact of the Coronavirus:
  Finding the Middle Path:
  <http://www.restorativecommunityconcepts.com/blog/understanding-the-mental-health-social-impact-of-the-coronavirus-finding-the-middle-path>
This
  is a great article explaining the science behind our reactions to epidemics
  and practical ways we can find balance.
  –

  Supporting Students Experiencing Childhood Trauma: Tips for Parents and
  Educators
  <https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/mental-health-resources/trauma/supporting-students-experiencing-childhood-trauma-tips-for-parents-and-educators>
from
  the National Association of School Psychologists. A
  –

  Anxiety and world news
  <https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-in-children-after-world-trauma/>:
  from Hey Sigmund <https://www.heysigmund.com/about/>. This is a great
  website for parents/carers containing the latest psychological news and
  research.
  –

  Managing anxiety age by age
  <https://www.heysigmund.com/age-by-age-guide-to-fears/>: also from Hey
  Sigmund. A guide about what to expect age by age around anxiety, strategies
  and tips on when to get help.
  –

  Talking about world trauma with kids
  <https://www.heysigmund.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-and-teens-about-world-trauma/>:
  another great article from Hey Sigmund!.
  –

  CoronaVirus Anxiety: 4 Ways to cope with Fear
  <https://psychcentral.com/blog/coronavirus-anxiety-4-ways-to-cope-with-fear/>
–
  psych central
  –

  APS article re coronavirus
  <https://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/news-and-media/Media-releases/2020/Coronavirus-psychologists-offer-advice-for-mainta>
–
  APS
  –

  Safeguarding Implications for Online Learning
  <https://www.cois.org/about-cis/news/post/~board/perspectives-blog/post/safeguarding-implications-for-online-learning>
from

  CIS

Podcasts


  8 Different Podcasts to listen to regarding Anxiety
  <https://www.calmer-you.com/feeling-anxious-or-worried-listen-to-these-8-podcasts/>
  –

  Peace Out <https://bedtime.fm/peaceout> – short stories that help kids
  calm down and relax. We’ve used this podcast with many of our students, and
  it appeals particularly to our younger year levels.

Videos

 

  Brain Pop Video
  <https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/>-
  This is a great clip for kids, explaining the virus and how to stay
  healthy.
  –

  Coronavirus WHO
  <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOV1aBVYKGA&feature=youtu.be> (video) from
  the World Health Organization “What do you know about the novel Coronavirus
  that is causing a health emergency? “
  –

  GoZen <https://gozen.com/allprograms/> – Videos, lessons and programs
  for purchase to manage stress and build resilience for kids. Resources for
  parents and educators to support SEL lessons online.

Mindfulness for Kids

  –

  Smiling Mind <https://www.smilingmind.com.au/> – Smiling Mind is a great
  mindfulness app/website for the whole family (Age 7+). Many of our students
  use Smiling Mind in class as a way to help calm and focus their brains and
  bodies.
  –

  Cosmic Kids <https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga> – Yoga and
  mindfulness for kids ages 3+. This is a great resource and many kids have
  experience using it in class.

Websites

  – Check out our website for important resources for Online Counseling
  <https://iscainfo.com/Online-Counseling-Services> and remember to take
  care of yourself. A few weeks ago we created a new page dedicated to Self
  Care for Caregivers <https://iscainfo.com/Self-Care-for-Caregivers> with
  useful articles and tips.
  – ISCA Core Counseling Curriculum Page
  <https://iscainfo.com/Counseling-Curriculum-and-Advisory>
  – Coronavirus WHO webpage
  <https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019>
  –

  WHO Coronavirus Myth Busters
  <https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters>

High School related

  – Article:NACAC, ACT, COLLEGE BOARD, AND COMMON APP Join International
  ACAC Presidents in Encouraging Support for Those Impacted by the
  Coronavirus Outbreak
  <https://www.nacacnet.org/news–publications/newsroom/press-releases/nacac-encourages-support-and-flexibility-for-those-impacted-by-the-coronavirus-outbreak/>ging
  Supp
  <https://www.nacacnet.org/news–publications/newsroom/press-releases/nacac-encourages-support-and-flexibility-for-those-impacted-by-the-coronavirus-outbreak/>

Online Learning Resources

  – Online Learning: A Strategic Approach for K-12 Schools
  <https://www.iss.edu/community/online-learning?utm_campaign=FY20-Extended%20School%20Closure&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=83673074&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9UVt0QHdFKUs-BbDiQR8hrncu5vI0kil0XvPyg1yksUK4Eb4B4b-i5WMwZHQNxLrY_ZOvjKYmXoaP-cgBz7ucdFlIx6w&_hsmi=83673074>
from
  International School Services

Visuals



Weekly Wellbeing Check In
<https://mhfastorage.blob.core.windows.net/mhfastoragecontainer/9ebed09d2a1cea11a811000d3ab8de34/wellbeing%20checkup.pdf?sv=2015-07-08&sr=b&sig=uTIlli6Txx8qW8zWPyKN6Y8OzQKyJSQ0yU04qH%2FYW9s%3D&se=2020-02-20T02%3A07%3A08Z&sp=r>
– MHFA England