Counselor's Corner

From Julie Snaith

Counselor’s Corner                         

December can be a very hectic month.  In the midst of all the activity and commitments, we can loose our patience and forget to take time to deal with our stress in a healthy way.  Our children learn how to handle anger and stress by watching us.  Below are some tips to help manage anger before anger starts managing us!

If you have concerns you would like to discuss regarding your child’s social or emotional performance at school, please contact Julie Snaith, School Social Worker at 384-5234.

ware –   Be aware of physical signs that you are

becoming angry, such as, headaches, increased

heart beat, rapid breathing, feeling hot, and

muscles tightening.

ack Off - Give yourself time to cool down and sort out

what is wrong.  Take a walk, listen to some calm music, walk away from the person or situation that is upsetting you, get some exercise, think of something you enjoy.

hoices –Think about each choice you have to resolve

the situation, remembering that all choices will have a consequence. For example: choosing harsh words will likely get a negative response in return.

ecide -   Do what is safest for everyone!