www.colebrookschool.org - School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Contact Information

Ms. Troiano

phone: (860) 379 - 2179

email: ktroiano@colebrookschool.org

Psychological Services are available

Monday through Friday during regular school hours.

Counseling Parent Newsletter -March No School.pdf

Take a look at some tools and strategies that our students can use when experiencing big emotions!

FREEEmotionCharades.pdf

Want to play a game? Emotional Charades is a fun way to practice Emotion Identification skills!

Great Kindness Challenge.pdf

Check out The Great Kindness Challenge - Family Edition

News and Updates

During these uncertain times, it is important to make sure your children feel safe and protected at home. Please know that we are here to support our community - students, parents and staff - as we manage our feelings about COVID-19 and the changes it brings to our everyday lives. During this time, we are here to offer you and your children ongoing support. Working together with your children will allow the opportunity to help them find constructive ways to manage their feelings about the sudden changes they are experiencing in their daily routines, social connections, and school work expectations.

If you need immediate assistance for a mental health concern, and/or are worried about the safety of yourself or a loved one, please call 9-1-1 or 2-1-1.

Click Parent/Children Resource Links Below for Information About COVID-19

Click Links Below for Social Stories and Videos About COVID-19 for Kids

COVID-19_parent_handout_NASP_NASN_2-20_FINAL (1).pdf

Check out this resource from the National Association of School Psychologists on how to talk to your children about COVID-19

Calming Strategies for Big Emotions

Positive Self-Talk

positive self talk

Practicing how to re-frame negative self-talk into something more positive can help students and adults feel better and cope in a more productive way!

Mindfulness

mindfulness

Mindfulness activities can help students and adults regulate their emotions (i.e. feel more present and calm!). Activities can include yoga, deep breathing exercises, guided meditations, drawing, etc.

Click Links Below for More Calming Strategy Resources

Additional Suggestions

Listen to music
Play a game or exercise (go for a walk, play outside, go for a run, yoga, lift weights -- just stay 6 feet away from anyone you might run into!)
Talk to a friend
Do a relaxing activity (coloring, drawing, cook, play with your pet, stretch)
Take a break from social media / the news
Try something new or switch what you're doing
Email a teacher, Mrs. Bortugno, or talk to a family member