School Counseling
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Relax!
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 5/6/2022As we enter into the last weeks of our school year, many of our teens may feel overwhelmed by final exams, end-of-year activities, and preparing for the summer. Encourage your teen to try relaxation techniques that help them calm down when they are feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
For more information on relaxation techniques for teens, please click here. Thank you to the Safe & Healthy Homewood Collaborative for compiling these tips!
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2022-2023 HMS Peer Helpers
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 4/8/2022 4:00:00 PMCongratulations to the 2022-2023 HMS Peer Helpers!
7th Grade
Julia Anderson
Maggie Bailey
Graham Corscadden
Asa Duncan
Iris Gibson
Luke Gillis
Reid Goldstein
Katie Goodwin
Nora Green
Mary Lee Guice
Annie Holmes
Nolan Isley
Eva Jeffries
Micah Jones
Eli Malki
Miles McElheny
Roan Peck
Kathryn Peterson
Jane Serotsky
Jane Siegel
Margot Smith
Charles Stone
Molly Tate
Raylee Tate
Van Taylor
Addison Tew
Cannon Vail
Harper Warren
Emma Claire Wells
Lois Anne Winslett
8th Grade
Caeten Armstead
Josiah Batson
Caroline Boney
Margaret Cherry
Emma Cronin
Anna Denson
Mary McRae Farrell
Lauren Glover
Evie Harrison
Mary Holley
Leila Jarvis-Dabila
Miyelani Mathebula
Edwin McBride
Graham Morrow
Milly Myers
Bennett Nix
Anna Peterson
Ellie Pope
Harshini Ramesh
Cameron Samford
Allie Stuman
Anna Blakely Thompson
Charlee Kate Wilson
Anna Bayless Ydel
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Tips for a Safe and Healthy Spring Break
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 3/25/2022Whether your family stays home or travels this Spring Break, making it a safe and fun time is important for all. For some great tips from the Safe and Healthy Homewood Collaborative on having a safe break, please click here.
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Parent Program
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 2/28/2022On January 13th, the Safe & Healthy Homewood Collaborative hosted a virtual program to equip our parents with the tools necessary to prevent teen vaping. If you were unable to join the program, the recording is available below. Watch the recording to learn more about the different types of vaping devices; health harms; communication and monitoring strategies; cessation resources for teens; and ways to support healthy choices. To access the video, click here.
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Parent Program
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 2/25/2022The Safe & Healthy Homewood Collaborative continues to have new educational opportunities available for our parents and guardians! Please make plans to attend the next virtual parent program, "Suicide Prevention and Awareness: Question. Persuade. Refer. Training," presented by Candace Headland, Certified QPR Instructor. For more information and to access the program, click here.
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Parent Program
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 2/23/2022Please make plans to join the Safe & Healthy Collaborative for their next virtual parent program, "Understanding Eating Disorders," presented by Katie White, Assistant Clinical Director at A Center for Eating Disorders. The program will be on Friday, March 4th, from 12-1pm. For more information and to attend the event, please click here.
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2022-2023 HMS Peer Helper Applications
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 2/17/2022Current 6th or 7th grade students interested in being a 2022-2023 HMS Peer Helper should look in the "2022-2023 HMS Peer Helper Information and Application" folder located in the "Materials" section of their Counselor Course. This folder contains information regarding the application process, requirements, application questions, and the application. All applications must be completed and submitted by 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Baldwin (abaldwin@homewood.k12.al.us).
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Parent Program
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 2/17/2022Please make plans to join the Safe & Healthy Homewood Collaborative for their next virtual parent program, hosted in partnership with prevention organizations from around our state. Learn steps that you can take to prevent youth alcohol access and underage drinking. For more information and to join the virtual program, click here.
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Building Self-Worth
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 2/10/2022As parents, most of us enjoy picking out special treats for our children in celebration of Valentine's Day. This year, consider intentional ways to build a sense of self-worth in your child. Teaching youth to love and value themselves is the best Valentine's gift you can give!
For specific tips and key steps to building self-worth in youth from The Child Mind Institute, click here.
Thank you to the Safe and Healthy Homewood Collaborative for putting this information together!
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National School Counseling Week
Posted by AnnaGrace Baldwin on 2/7/2022This week is National School Counseling Week and we are excited to celebrate alongside some of the best school counselors around!
Click here for more information from the Safe & Healthy Homewood Collaborative.
You can also click here to learn more about the Alabama School Counselor Association and national events this week!