Notes from the Counseling Department

We are interrupting our series on special education terms and processes to offer a number of resources and supports as we move through the uncertain time of social distancing and Covid19.  Newton Public Schools has a webpage dedicated to the district's response .  It is updated frequently so please check there for information about the schools and the resources they can offer which include food for those who qualify for reduced or free lunch, chromebooks for those in need, and various enrichment activities students can use at home during this closure.  Need some guidance on how to talk about Covid19 and the rapidly changing state of the world?  See below for links to resources on-line.  Resources For Adults: Advice for managing anxiety about Covid19 .     Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus .   Feeling Anxious About COVID-19 (from Yale Medicine) 7 Strategies for coping with Coronavirus Resources For Talking With/For Children: Talking  to children about COV