Exploring and Expanding Mental Health Together

Category: For Students

If Feelings Could Talk

As we grapple with questions about what the next few weeks will look like, remember you aren’t alone. Many children and families find change and uncertainty can trigger heightened stress responses both within us (e.g. struggling with negative self-talk?) and between us (e.g. having less patience with your loved ones?). Remember, change can also be an opportunity to get closer to your values and connect with people or ideas that matter most! To get through this time, try to let yourself find the middle ground between the worst and best-case scenarios and connect with the people and activities that help rejuvenate you. Check in with your feelings and give space and time so that you can help meet the needs those feelings might present. This is true for adults and kids alike! If your feelings could talk, what would they say?

Calling All Girls in Grade 5 – 7!

Girls between the ages of 11 – 13 are invited to check out the online version of the Go Girls program! It’s free to join and parents/guardians register directly through Big Sisters. There are a few online programs already scheduled to start at the end of May, and they will be adding additional programs as interest grows.

If you’re interested, you can find the registration form here, or contact me at cristina.dann@burnabyschools.ca