Preparing your child for the transition from elementary school to middle school can be an exhausting process. Preparing your child for the expected can help to lessen their nervousness and anxiety about attending a new school. As a psychologist, I have come to understand more about Generalized Anxiety Disorders and how they influence children. One particular concern I often hear with children is how best to adjust to new routines and environments. Preparing for middle school can be challenging. I have provided some suggestions to help ease the adjustment. Jennifer Lunder’s, article, How to Survive Your Tween’s Transition to Middle School, offers helpful suggestions that can help make the transition to middle school a smoother one.
Counselling Services for York Region (Vaughan) is giving away a $250 Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre gift card. All you have to do is add us to Twitter or like us on Facebook. Good luck! The contest begins June 25, 2013 and the draw will take place on July 24, 2013.
Engaging in art activities like painting or crafting is an excellent way to calm stressful thoughts, shift your energy, and promote relaxation. As highlighted in the article Painting a Pathway to Wellness by Caddy, Crawford, and Page (2011), the deep focus required and the altered perception of time can offer a much-needed break from worry, rumination, and negative thinking. My practice as a psychologist has helped me become more aware of the importance of self-care. Painting is a wonderful way to practice self-care.
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