Academics

Welcome to the WPS School Counselor Corner

Dear WPS families,

I am so excited to be working with you this year! As your school counselor, my hope is to make these challenging times a little less challenging for you.  On this page you will find multiple resources that are available to you and intended to help you support your student and facilitate conversations around important topics. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions or individual concerns. I am happy to provide support and more specific information upon request.

Warmly,

Ms. McAllister

terimcallister@bcacademy.com

Counselor Resources

Meet the WPS School Counselor & FAQ

Covid-19 Resources

• King Country Covid-19 Resource Guide
• Caring for Family During Covid-19
• Coping with Covid-19
• United Way
• Parenting and Coronavirus Webinar (Video provided by BCA/WPS Parent Association)
• Harvard University: “Helping Children Cope with Coronavirus and Uncertainty“
• National Association of School Psychologists: “Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource“
• Child Mind Institute: “Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus”
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America: “How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus”
• Smart Social: “At-Home Educational Online Activities for Students and Parents” (Free worksheets to download/print, read aloud stories, free live streaming classes & activities, virtual field trips, brain breaks, movement breaks):
• Enjoyable activities for young children: “100 Activities To Do At Home During School Closures“
• Common Sense: “Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic“
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease (Specific Reactions of Children According to Age Group at end of document)

Wellness Resources

• Social Wellness
• Community Health Access Program
• Disaster Distress Helpline
• King County Library System- Reduce Stress and Anxiety
• Teen Link
• Sunshine Behavioral Health
• Youth Eastside Services

Resources for Children

• Calming Anxiety
• Deep Breathing Exercises
• Handling Stress
• Free educational resources