Wellness

Did you know we have a wellness room at MES? This is for students who are working through strong emotions. Using a variety of tools and resources, Mrs. Cherry helps students practice coping skills for emotional regulation. We hope to send students back to class ready to face the rest of the day with confidence.

When the amygdala (responsible for emotions and the “fight or flight” response) is under stress, the prefrontal cortex (responsible for reasoning, problem solving, comprehension, impulse-control, creativity and perseverance) is unable to function optimally. Creating a “space of calm” allows the amygdala an opportunity to reset. A wellness space provides students with a physical space to focus on self-care, develop healthy coping habits, and reduce their levels of anxiety and stress.

-UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools

 SSSD Mental Health

March Theme

Self-Care

“Self-care is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation”

-Audre Lorde

Students: Identify the healthy activities that help you when you feel down. 

Engage in them more often this month.

Parents: As a family, learn to use healthy coping strategies to promote happiness. 

Find what those are for each person.