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DISCLAIMER: These resources are here to give you ideas and information about situations in different parts of your life. They are not therapy or a substitute for talking to a professional. If you ever feel unsafe, call 911 or 988 right away.
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important & relevant life skills
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anxiety & stress
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Headspace for Teens: sign up to get it for free
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Breathing Exercise: When you need a calming reset
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Pixel Thoughts: Helps release burdensome thoughts
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A Quiet Place: Cool exercise using your spacebar!
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​A Soft Murmur: Sounds to help you relax and/or focus
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Self-Soothing: Ways to use your senses to calm down
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About Stress: helpful tips for all types of stress
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What Are Cognitive Distortions? These happen a lot when feeling stress or anxious.
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RESISTT Technique: Use when you're overwhelmed
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AWARE Technique: Use when you're panicking
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RAIN Technique: Use when you're anxious
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The Wave Skill: Learn how to ride through emotions
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This is Sand: Create digital sand art
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Google Art Coloring Book: Color famous artwork
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friendships & relationships
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How to Apologize: everyone should read this
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Conflict Resolution 101: a vital life skill
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How to Talk with a Friend You're Worried About​: use these steps when letting someone know you care
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A.S.K.: how to help your friend through challenges
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FAST Skill: to combat your "people pleasing"
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PAUSE Skill: a de-escalation strategy
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GIVE Skill: this helps you communicate in a way that may help you start and keep positive connections
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DEAR MAN Skill: how to be assertive
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Social media & Internet Safety
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5 Steps for Healthier Social Media Habits: we can all learn something from this short video.
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Social Media & Mental Health: social media isn't all bad, but you should know how it might affect you
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Your Digital Privacy: be aware of what information or data is being shared on platforms
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sadness/depression
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Self-Care Strategies: definitely good to try when feeling sad or depressed
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Sadness vs. Depression: it's important to know the difference!
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6 Ways to Cope with Depression (if you believe you are depressed, I am here to support you).
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How to Get Through a Hard Day: difficult days are part of life, but it's importance to bounce back
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13 Reasons to Keep Going: look at this when you need to find motivation
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Building a Safety Plan: online version of the document in this section if you don't want to print it out
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Stop, Drop, and Roll: use when you're emotionally or mentally feeling "on fire"
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bullying & abuse
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6 Steps to Take if You're Being Bullied: for step one, you can always come to either me or your SAC
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Types of Abuse: if you think you're being abused, please come see me ASAP... I am here for you
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Warning Signs of Abuse
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self-harm
if you self-harm to cope with difficult feelings, know that I am here for you
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Creating a "Safe Box" (ignore the UK numbers)
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"Surf the Urge" Technique: way to avoid self-harm
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Calm Harm App: can help you find alternatives when feeling an urge to self-harm
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Getting Support and Going Through Recovery (UK article, so please ignore the phone numbers)
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​Just Because You've Self-Harmed Doesn't Mean You're Broken
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substance use
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Tips for Staying Drug/Alcohol Free: highly consider these options for yourself if you're in this situation. Go see your SAC for more support, too.
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Protecting Your Brain: there's potential for irreversible damage that will change your life
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This (Short) Video Playlist: It can be difficult to think in the future, but it's important you consider the long-lasting impacts.
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Various Negative Outcomes on Your Life: I encourage you to seriously think about these
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Making a Quit Plan: also see your SAC!
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RAINE Technique: helps with cravings, or when you are getting stressed, while trying to quit
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race, gender, identity
This section is for everyone, not just for students of color and/or those in the lgbtqia+ community!
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Self-Expression Hub
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LGBTQ+ Glossary
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Being an LGBTQ+ Ally
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Why We Ask Each Other Our Pronouns
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Avoiding "That's So Gay" and Other Anti-LGBTQ+ Phrases/Comments
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Coming Out Handbook (Trevor Project): Please know I am here to support you through this journey
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immi: variety of gender identity-related topics
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Power and Control Wheel (LGBTQ+ focused)
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API & LGBTQIA+ Guide
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Latine & LGBTQIA+ Guide
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Black & LGBTQIA+ Guide
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sleep & insomnia
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The Benefits of a Good Night's Sleep
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Why Can't I Fall Asleep After Being on My Phone?
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​Practices for Healthy Sleep
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Are Naps Actually Good for Us?
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What to Do When You Can't Fall Asleep
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Tips to Getting Good Sleep
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Hacking Your Memory -- with Sleep
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How Sleep Affects Your Emotions
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What is Sleep Debt? And Can You Catch Up?
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Helpful Guide: You and Your Sleep
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grief & loss
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Now What? Life After Loss
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Stages of Grief: Remember that grieving is not linear and it may look different by person
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Grief as a Rollercoaster: a metaphor for grief​
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Caring for Yourself When Grieving
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How to Support a Friend Experiencing Grief
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Ways to Remember Someone Special
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Shoebox Therapy
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Making a Memory Jar
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Local Resource: Good Grief
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Body image & eating disorders
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Warning Signs and Symptoms
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Ways to Feel Better About Our Bodies
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Sharing Concerns About Your Eating Behaviors: your SAC and I are here to support you
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Loving Kindness Meditation: show self-love and grace to yourself as you work through this
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Eating Disorders in Male-Identifying People
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Understanding Body Image Struggles
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Information About Body Image
