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  MONTHLY MENTAL HEALTH NEWSLETTER 2024 Brigid Collins Parenting Academy New Seminar topics and dates/times have been released for March and April!  Check out the virtual group seminars! How to Survive Birth to Five - March 6th 5:30-6:30pm Parenting in the Digital Age - March 21st 5:30-6:30pm Raising Resilient Children - April 4th 5:30-6:30pm Resilience and Self-Compassion - April 18th 5:30-6:30pm Email contact@parenting-academy.org and let them know which seminar you are interested in. ACCENT COUNSELING ​Accent ​Counseling does have clinicians with ​openings!  The link on each therapist's name will take you to their bio on their website.  This includes emails where you can [...]

  Monthly Mental Health Newsletter YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER Did you know there is a new youth resource center in Everson?  Every Friday night is youth pizza night from 4-6 p.m.!  This is a brand new center that just opened.  Check out their activities page to learn more about the Youth Resource Center and their commitment to help at-risk youth. "Our nonprofit organization is committed to improving the lives of at-risk youth in Whatcom County by providing a place where they can safely obtain basic resources, get connected to appropriate services, access mental health education, and participate in fun, supervised, peer activities."  -Youth Resource [...]

May was designated National Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 by the US Congress due to the increased number of veterans suffering from mental illnesses after returning from World War II.  It's a powerful movement that brings attention to the fact that mental health matters as much as physical health. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! In order to best support our students and families, we want to hear from you! What is the best way for you to receive information about mental health? What do you want to learn more about? Please take 5-minutes to complete this brief survey, it will open [...]

  WELCOME BACK! Welcome to the 2023-24 school year!  With the strategic plan in place focusing on Belonging, Communication, Support, Wellness, and Learning, I am excited to share the positive growth and changes that benefit the students, staff, and families of the Meridian School District.  Please read through this newsletter to learn about upcoming events, added resources for the school year, and helpful articles. Please reach out if you would like more information on a certain topic, have ideas for a community event, or need help finding resources. I am looking forward to working with all of you and would love your input! Laura Lupo [...]

Transitions It's that time of year where many families and students are going through big transitions.  Whether you are graduating from high school and figuring out that next step, or transitioning from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, or even just changing to a new grade level, change is hard! When we don't know what to expect, we tend to fill our minds with the what if's and get caught up in our mind swirling.  We can lose our sense of control which leads to anxiety and uncertainty. Basically, the fear of the unknown can overcome us. Transition can [...]

Welcome to February! A month that is considered the month of love because of Valentine's Day, a nationally recognized holiday. February's birthstone is the amethyst, which represents courage, and strengthening relationships. To me, February is about connection and love to those who are important and meaningful in your life.  Why is connection important?  As a species, we are meant or "built" to connect with one another, part of why the pandemic was so hard for so many - we lost our connection.  Our relationships impact our overall well-being, including our physical and mental health. Having good connections is associated with boosting mood, [...]

  STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM Meridian families are able to sign up and register with a neighboring district! SFP supports parents by introducing a parenting approach called love and limits. It provides parents with skills ands tools to use when situations at home become tense. The program also offers skills and techniques for the youth. These strategies are designed to teach them how to better communicate, how to develop refusal skills against peers who ask them to participate in negative behaviors. Finally, during the second hour the program provides opportunities for the families to practices the skills they received on the weekly [...]

Several themes or topics emerged from the survey that was sent out at the beginning of the year. This newsletter is based off of your feedback and is meant to provide helpful resources and information to parents, staff and the community. Please reach out if there is a topic you need more resources on. What you suggested: feedback on anxiety, suicide prevention, calming techniques, availability of providers and parenting resources.- Laura Lupo, Mental Health Coordinator for Meridian School District  

  Here are a few ideas on what to do over the break.  Whether you have younger children or older children, no one is too old for quality time with a loved one. This allows your child a chance to have your complete attention! For younger kids: Legos Color/Draw Craft project Play a game Build a fort Play with dolls/action figures For older kids: Go for a walk/hike Get a cup of tea or hot chocolate together Talk Practice a sport Let them teach you about a favorite topic:  music, sports, Pokémon, anime Bake/cook together Special Time DOs Let the child [...]