Discover effective strategies to assist children in managing emotions and stresses related to COVID-19, including recognizing signs of distress, fostering healthy coping mechanisms, and creating a supportive home environment. Learn how parents and students can navigate through these difficult times with care and resilience.
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Transitioning Back to School in the Time of COVID-19 Samantha Paulin, LSW School Based Therapist Nationwide Children s Hospital
Provide praise and encouragement when your child faces challenges and fears. Encouraging the use of coping skills. Practice skills to help your child remain calm such as going for a walk together, practicing breathing exercises or listening to calming music. Be aware of transitions at home that might cause anxiety. Provide structure and routine as much as possible. Ask questions, keep the dialogue and conversation open. Validate your child s experiences and provide a supportive and understanding atmosphere to discuss these concerns. Consult with your doctor on your concerns about your child s mental health. What Can Parents Do?
Model healthy ways of managing stress Keep open communication Have opportunities for positive family time Set clear expectations Provide firm guidelines around technology use Remember that respect is a two-way street. Keep the atmosphere at home inviting, positive, and upbeat. Positive emotion promotes resiliency and serves as a protective measure. Practice using positive coping skills together Creating a protective home environment
Image result for self care clipart Deep Breathing Progressive muscle relaxation Create a relaxation kit What Can Students Do? Write it Out Journal Write and tear Worry Box Talk Back to Thoughts Physical Activity
Improve concentration & focus Improve self-esteem and confidence Encourage healthy body-image Improve emotional regulation Increase body awareness Provide coping skills for stress management Foster self compassion & acceptance Practicing mindfulness regularly helps us strengthen our ability to control our attention It can also make us more aware of our emotions Benefits of Yoga and Mindfulness for Children (and the rest of us) The evidence of yoga practice among children indicates improved benefits in concentration, stress alleviation, self-awareness, consciousness, self-regulation, behavioral and emotional maturity, and self-confidence in everyday life. Hagen., I., & Nayar, U. S. (2014).
Research suggest that a regular yoga and mindfulness practice can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Improve mood & relaxation Reduce stress levels Increase energy Benefits for Anxiety and Depression Studies show that yoga can reduce the impact of exaggerated stress responses and may be helpful for both anxiety and depression. In other words, yoga functions like other self-soothing techniques, such as meditation, relaxation, exercise, or even socializing with friends. By reducing perceived stress and anxiety, yoga appears to modulate stress response systems. (Yoga for anxiety and depression, 2018) Beneficial poses for Anxiety & Depression: Sun Salutations Reclined Bound ankle Bridge Pose Dolphin Legs up the wall
Benefits for ADHD Yoga has been shown to help improve ADHD symptoms. Most of the research has been done with children. Like mindfulness meditation, it ups dopamine levels and strengthens the prefrontal cortex. One study found that kids who practiced yoga moves for 20 minutes twice a week for 8 weeks improved on tests that measure attention and focus. (Say Yes to Yoga for Kids with ADHD, 2019) Benefits for ADHD Beneficial Poses for ADHD: Child s Pose Deep Breathing Tree Pose Downward Facing Dog Frog Hops
Request an Appointment: (614) 355-8080 Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Requesting Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children s Hospital https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/behavioral-health
https://www.crisistextline.org/ Crisis Resources Contact your mental health provider or county crisis line if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis. Available 24/7. https://www.virusanxiety.com/ http://www.netcareaccess.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to- someone-now/
Online Resources for Students Teenmentalhealth.org Girlshealth.gov Mindfulness for Teens (mindfulnessforteens.com) Reach Out (au.reachout.com) YouTube (to access mindfulness practices, mindful breathing exercises and guided meditations) Resources
Cosmic Kids Yoga- Jamies Brain Breaks, Peace Out, & Zen Den https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlsG4ZqHVDE 40 Kid-Friendly Chair Yoga Poses https://www.kidsyogastories.com/chair-yoga-poses/ Go Noodle- Flow and Empower Tools https://family.gonoodle.com/ Resources Chair Yoga for Slowing Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbhr0TMmg9I Yoga in the Classroom: K 4 Chair Sequence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZGYbfGrBUg Free Download: Kid-Friendly Mindful Meditation Exercises https://www.additudemag.com/download/mindfulness-for-adhd-kids-10- easy-meditation-exercises/?src=embed_link
Bright Yogis 20 hr Children's Yoga Teacher Training References https://tellyouall.com/yoga-may-just-confidence-boost-kids-needs/ https://www.additudemag.com/yoga-for-kids-with-adhd/ https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-mindfulness-meditation-yoga#1 https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/yoga-for-anxiety-and-depression https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/yoga/art- 20044733 References https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3980104/ Hagen, I., & Nayar, U. S. (2014). Yoga for Children and Young People's Mental Health and Well-Being: Research Review and Reflections on the Mental Health Potentials of Yoga. Frontiers in psychiatry, 5, 35. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2014.00035 https://health.usnews.com/conditions/depression/can-yoga-treat-depression https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/yoga-by-benefit/depression https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/yoga-therapy
