Activity, Wellness and Mental Health Resources

Blake’s counseling team has curated the following resources for families and students. Please feel free to contact counselors directly (contact information here) to discuss your needs during Blake’s Remote Teaching and Learning Plan (RTLP).

Parents/Guardians

Child Mind Institute: Articles and Videos on support for parents/guardians during this time

“Your Teen” for Parents: Articles and Videos on a wide range of topics related to the pandemic and its effects

Commonsense Media: Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Center for Parent and Teen Communication: Five Ways to Make Your Family Home Feel Safe in Times of Crisis

TED Talk: How to Make Stress Your Friend, Kelly McGonigal

Stress and Sleep Management Apps: (free and for-purchase options)

Insight Timer
Calm
Stop, Breathe and Think
Headspace

Grades PK-2

Sweet video on the importance of reading

Homework/Bingo Board

Giant List of Things to do During School Closures

Mindful Schools: Free Online Mindfulness Classes for Kids

GoNoodle: Movement and Mindfulness Videos

Audible (free audiobooks for kids and teens while schools are closed)

Movies with Positive Life Lessons

10 Movies that Teach Empathy, Inclusion and Other Life Lessons (by grade)

Brainstorm ideas on what we can do for others.

Blake Good Neighbor Actions (Service Ideas) for Staying at Home

Grades 3-5

Sweet video on the importance of reading

Creative Things to do During School Closures

Giant List of Things to do During School Closures

Managing Your Anxiety and Stress Related to COVID 19 (4 short YouTube videos)

Stress-Reducing Reactive Strategies to “Reboot”
Proactive Strategies to Help Manage Stress
Journal Radical Acceptance

Mindful Schools: Free Online Mindfulness Classes for Kids

GoNoodle: Movement and Mindfulness Videos

Audible (free audiobooks for kids and teens while schools are closed)

Movies with Positive Life Lessons

10 Movies that Teach Empathy, Inclusion and Other Life Lessons (by grade)

Blake Good Neighbor Actions (Service Ideas) for Staying at Home

Middle School

Managing Your Anxiety and Stress Related to COVID 19 (4 short YouTube videos)

Stress-Reducing Reactive Strategies to “Reboot”
Proactive Strategies to Help Manage Stress
Journal Radical Acceptance

TED Talk: How to Make Stress Your Friend, Kelly McGonigal

Tips for Keeping a Gratitude Journal

Gratitude Journal: A Collection of 67 Templates, Ideas, and Apps for your Practice

Audible (free audiobooks for kids and teens while schools are closed)

10 Movies that Teach Empathy, Inclusion and Other Life Lessons (by grade)

Stress and Sleep Management Apps: (free and for-purchase options)

Insight Timer
Calm
Stop, Breathe and Think
Headspace

Blake Good Neighbor Actions (Service Ideas) for Staying at Home

Upper School

How to Manage Anxiety During a Pandemic

Recognizing Teen Depression

Managing Your Anxiety and Stress Related to COVID 19 (4 short YouTube videos)

Stress-Reducing Reactive Strategies to “Reboot”
Proactive Strategies to Help Manage Stress
Journal Radical Acceptance

TED Talk: How to Make Stress Your Friend, Kelly McGonigal

Tips for Keeping a Gratitude Journal

Gratitude Journal: A Collection of 67 Templates, Ideas, and Apps for your Practice

Audible (free audiobooks for kids and teens while schools are closed)

Stress and Sleep Management Apps: (free and for-purchase options)

Insight Timer
Calm
Stop, Breathe and Think
Headspace
Brain.fm: music that enhances focus and productivity (Does it work? We don’t know, but it sounds cool.)

Mental Health Minnesota: Peer-based support to address isolation, anxiety or depression, or emerging concerns before they become a crisis. Referrals to community organizations or crisis resources are also available.

SAMHSA National Helpline: Resources and connections to community support for mental and substance use disorders.

Blake Good Neighbor Actions (Service Ideas) for Staying at Home

Recognizing Anxiety or Depression in Your Child

Dealing with Anxiety in Children

Signs of Anxiety in Teens and Tweens

Anxiety in Youth (short, good video included on the anxiety response in the brain)

Talking with Your Child About Anxiety

Why Anxiety Triggers Often Don’t Make Sense, and How to Turn Avoidance into Brave Behavior

Article on Anxiety and Depression in Teens

Childhood Depression

A Parent’s Guide to Teen Depression

Teen Suicide: What Parents Need to Know

Suicide and Prevention

Therapy / Online Therapy Resources

Many therapists (psychologists, social workers, etc.) are offering virtual counseling sessions during this time of social distancing. Please reach out to a divisional school counselor for resources. You may also contact your insurance provider to explore existing online services. If you do not have insurance or are not covered for behavioral health services, the Blake school counselors can refer you to affordable and accessible care.

Taking Your Child to a Therapist

5 Questions to Ask a Child Psychologist

Questions to Ask a Potential Therapist

Crisis Resources

Virtual Support Groups