Resources to Help Prevent and Manage Stress

From the NKC School Psychology Team District Wellness Page has many great resources!

https://www.nkcschools.org/wellness Cognitive Behavioral Strategies Self-Help

My favorite book on the topic is Mind Over Mood - https://www.mindovermood.com/

And a great introduction can be found in this quick (8min) podcast: https://soundcloud.com/routledge-460115423/managingyourmoods_mix-3

Community Mental Health –

Tri-County https://www.tri-countymhs.org/ Synergy https://www.synergyservices.org/ Preschoolers –

Great activities and printable resources here: https://consciousdiscipline.com/free-resources/type/printable-tools-and-activities/

Progressive Muscle Relaxation “Squeeze and Release”

Deep Belly Breathing “Brownies in the Oven”

1. We're going to pretend to take the brownies out of the oven...

2. And now, smell their deliciousness! Be sure you can feel it all the way down to your belly... feel/watch it rise when you breathe in!

3. Now, cool down the brownies so you can eat them... by blowing air out!

5 Senses Strategy "5-4-3-2-1 Grounding" Exercise

Mindfulness Glitter Jar

Shake it up!

See the glitter swirl

Notice all the colors

Watch the glitter settle on the bottom

Feel your body and mind calm

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