The 5-4-3-2-1 Method
A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety Feeling stressed? Need to take a moment? Try this grounding exercise to help! [mycred_give amount=1 limit=1 log=”Points for completing a PHLC activity – 5-4-3-2-1.” ref=”phlcvidapril2022″]
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A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety Feeling stressed? Need to take a moment? Try this grounding exercise to help! [mycred_give amount=1 limit=1 log=”Points for completing a PHLC activity – 5-4-3-2-1.” ref=”phlcvidapril2022″]
A best friend is one that will help you cope with traumas, loss, or death of a loved one. They make you smile and feel good about yourself too. Best friends should even encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits. Be the kind of friend who stands up for the Play Hard, Live…
It is that time of year when the sun is shining and your skin needs protected. Wear a hat, sunglasses and use sunscreen when you are outdoors. When the sun is the strongest, seek shade and when possible reapply sunscreen, drink water and stay hydrated. Physical activity is important for your health and so is…
Go for a walk Go hiking Jog around the block or on a trail Walk your dog It is recommended by the CDC that children and adolescents be active for at least 60 minutes every day. “Following these guidelines can contribute to overall health, and decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease,…
As the school year is ending maybe its time to make some new goals for yourself. The future is right in front of you and having a good plan and goals may help you be succeful. To make sure your goals are clear and reachable, each one should be: Specific (simple, sensible, significant). Measurable…
Starting today your challenge is to get 60 minutes of physical activity for 10 days within this month. Enjoy a walk or run on your favorite trail, ride a bike, go to the park, shoot hoops, jump on a trampline, play baseball or softball, lift weights. Choosing to be physically active will help you feel…
Get Connected! As reported by the CDC “Connectedness is an important protective factor for youth that can reduce the likelihood of poor mental health. Building strong bonds and relationships with adults and friends at school, at home and in the community provides youth with a sense of connectedness. This feeling of connectedness is important and can…
Remember that time when you learned how to swing? When you did not need someone else to push you anymore? When you realized that you could reach the sky all by yourself by pumping your legs and pusing yourself? Remeber that feeling? The feeling of accomplishment, fun and a new begining of play! I challenge…
“Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. Working together, we can help create neighborhoods, communities, and a world in which every child can thrive.” If you have been effected by a tramatic event please seek help from a trusted adult…reach out to someone today!…