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Empathy & Perspective Taking

by Michaela Humpal | May 4, 2020 | COVID-19, School Social Worker Newsletter

This week, we will be focusing on two aspects of social awareness ± empathy and perspective-taking. Understanding perspectives different from our own and showing empathy to others are two very important skills to have! This newsletter is packed with resources to teach...

Developing a Mindfulness Practice

by Michaela Humpal | Apr 27, 2020 | COVID-19, School Social Worker Newsletter

This week, we are focusing on mindfulness and we will learn about and practice different mindful activities such as mindful breathing, meditation, and yoga. In a nutshell, mindfulness means paying full attention, slowing down and really noticing yourself and your...

Practicing Kindness During Difficult Times

by Michaela Humpal | Apr 20, 2020 | COVID-19, School Social Worker Newsletter

This week, we are focusing on kindness – showing kindness to ourselves, our friends and family, and to the earth because Earth Day is this Wednesday, April 22nd! If there is anything you’d like her to cover or need help with, please reach out to Ms. Aleix,...

Growth Mindset

by Michaela Humpal | Apr 17, 2020 | COVID-19, School Social Worker Newsletter

This week’s HCS Social Emotional Newsletter is all about Growth Mindset.  If there is anything you’d like her to cover or need help with, please reach out to Ms. Aleix, Highalnd’s Social Worker, directly at akramschuster@hcsmke.org or...

Coping with Worries

by Michaela Humpal | Apr 1, 2020 | COVID-19, School Social Worker Newsletter

This week’s newsletter will provide you with some tips on how to talk about worries, some worry activities and crafts to do at home, and more.

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