Counseling Corner

November is my favorite month of the year because it is a lovely month for giving to others and being thankful for who and what we have in our lives. This month is a wonderful time to encourage your children to look for the good at school, home, and in their extracurricular activities. Even in seasons of change, good can be found.

“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause." - Abraham Lincoln

There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.— Kahlil Gibran

Checkout the Greystone News to see the winners for October!

Peerhelpers completed training and will begin visiting classrooms this month!

National Grief Awareness Day is Thursday, November 21, 2024. The day is meant to raise awareness of the needs of grieving children, help people understand the benefits of supporting grieving children, and honor children and their loved ones who have died.

Seeing a butterfly can be interpreted as a sign of hope, signifying that even after a loss, there is hope for new beginnings and healing. There are so many beautiful ways to remember a loved one. Here is one unique way to do so.

Create a virtual butterfly.

Please click the link below and scroll down to Create Your Butterfly.

https://hope.highmarkcaringplace.com/

For more information about National Children's Grief Awareness Month, please click on the link below.

https://childrensroom.org/grief-awareness-month-2022/

Bring an attitude of gratitude to school every day!

Focus on Gratitude to increase Kindness and Positivity throughout Greystone.

Before your child leaves for school, talk to them about what they are most excited about.

Before your child goes to bed, discuss three things that went right in their day or three things they are thankful for.

Activities to Help with Gratitude

1. A gratitude Journal

2. The Gratitude Game

3. Random Acts of Kindness

For more gratitude activities click the link below.

https://mentalhealthcenterkids.com/blogs/articles/gratitude-activities-for-kids

GSES Counseling Program Needs Assessment

Career day is a school event that exposes students to different careers and jobs, and helps them connect their schoolwork to the workplace. Career days can be a fun way for students to learn about new jobs and see the many opportunities available to them. If you are interested in participating, please click the link below and complete the Google Form. I will reach out soon with more details!

GSES Career Day

Please contact Jennifer Mayo for Individual or small group counseling.

Jmayo@hoover.k12.al.us

205.439.3200