Welcome to a space filled with videos, tips, strategies along with virtual office hours and teaching/learning opportunities. We hope you find some helpful pieces here related to managing stress and executive functioning.
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Stress Management & Executive Functioning: Strategies & Resources
Managing Stress: Strategies & Resources
Basic information about stress, where it comes from and what to do when you're feeling stressed.
Discussion on various levels of stress, how to recognize signs of stress, and strategies to manage/decrease stress levels. (PreK-5)
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Discussion on various levels of stress, how to recognize signs of stress, and strategies to manage/decrease stress levels.(Secondary)
Strategies to help you avoid procrastination and stay on task, even while learning and working remotely!
A coping skill that involves systematically tensing and releasing muscles throughout the body to ease muscle tension associated with anxiety, worry, and negative thinking.
A fun and easy coping skill to use when experiencing heightened stress and anxiety. This skill can be used anywhere and anytime!
A breathing technique to help kids and adults focus on their breath and stay present in the moment.
Executive Functioning: Strategies & Resources
Practical strategies for parents to support learning through planning & organizing schoolwork.
Quick tips for parents to help with organizing and starting schoolwork.
Quick tips for daily assignment management for students.
Designing and maintaining a system to help keep track of materials. Keeping your binder organized helps you feel neater and allows you to find materials faster. It also allows you to stay on track with homework and school assignments.