Trinity Christian Academy
Counseling Connection
Bobbie J. Morris, M.Ed
SENIORS:
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Also, check out the updates on the 7-12 pages regarding grants, scholarships and tips for an easy transition to higher education.
Great Apps for Parents: Free - Steak Grilling Timer...enter the cut of meat and thickness to get time and
when to flip it for perfect entrees everytime.
.99 - i Sun burn...shows the UV index for any location in the U.S. to help avoid
burning and know how often to apply sunscreen.
2.99 - the I SPY game becomes "techy" - great for holiday road trips you will be
taking! Family fun for all.
Bullying: What is Bullying? an intentional, repeated, negative behavior towards another/others, involving a lack of empathy and an
imbalance of power. This may include electronic, verbal, or physical acts (pinching, kicking, hitting) which
cause harm to another individual. This includes such actions such as making threats, spreading rumors,
attacking someone physically or verbally, embarrassing someone or excluding them on purpose.
Report Bullying - Tell a parent, teacher, school counselor, or other school staff member when bullying has occured or
believe a preplanned instance is going to happen.
Cold or Flu - How to Tell: Cold Symptoms:
*sore throat for a day or two
*nasal symptoms - runny nose, congestion, cough four or five days
*fever (uncommon in adults) children will sometimes have a low grade fever
*contagious? The first three days of symptoms
*if your symptoms don't improve within 7 days, you may have a bacterial infection and
need antibiotics.
Flu Symptoms:
*symptoms are more severe than with a cold
*sore throat two-five days
*fever and headache with muscle soreness
*nasal symptoms - congestion
*cough
*some flu strains include diarrhea and vomiting
*symptoms usually improve in 2-5 days, but the individual will feel run down for week
or more
*complications: pneumonia (reoccurring fever after 2 days fever free is a sign)
*re-infection can occur when proper hand washing is not done
Taken from Meb, MD via the internet - Always seek professional assistance from your health care provider to avoid misdiagnosis.
Social Safety: Did you know that 33% of all internet-initiated sex crimes involve social networking sites? In 82% of online sex
crimes against minors, the offender used the victim's social networking site to gain information and victim's
likes and dislikes. One web site that helps both students and parents be aware of the danger signs is
SocialSafety.org Hit this link to begin learning!
Suicide Prevention - What to Look for and How to Respond:
Risk Factors: Family stress and dysfunction, Mental illness including depression, Conduct disorders, Substance abuse,
Presence of a fire arm in the home, Crisis situations (death of a loved one, physical or sexual abuse, family
violence)
Warning Signs: Suicidal threats made directly or indirectly, Suicide notes, plans, or songs, Prior suicidal behavior, Making
could be considered final arrangements (making funeral arrangements, writing a will, giving away what
prized possessions), Preoccupation with death, Changes in behavior, thoughts, or feelings
How to Respond: Remain calm, Ask the youth directly if they are considering suicide, Focus on your concern for their and
avoid accusations, Listen, Reassure them that there is help and they will not feel like wellbeing
this forever, Do not judge or diminish their feelings, Provide constant supervision - not leaving them
alone for a second, Remove any means of self-harm (items they could use to hurt themselves), Do NOT
Try to Handle It on Your Own - Get Help! Peers should tell an adult and not agree to keep it a secret,
Parents shoudl seek help from a community health resource as soon as possible, School staff should
take the student to the school counselor, nurse, or administrator.