Back to School Night with SUHi Counseling

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Let’s #BeThe1To -

Ask: Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation.

Be There: Individuals are more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful by after speaking to someone who listens without judgment.

Keep Them Safe: A number of studies have indicated that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline, and frequently suicide rates overall decline.

Help Them Stay Connected: Studies indicate that helping someone at risk create a network of resources and individuals for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness.

Follow Up: Studies have also shown that brief, low cost intervention and supportive, ongoing contact may be an important part of suicide prevention, especially for individuals after they have been discharged from hospitals or care services.

The five action steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal are supported by evidence in the field of suicide prevention. Let us #BeThe1To – Help Save a Life. 

Wellness Wednesday: Control Things You Can Control

 Happy Wellness Wednesday Red Devils!

Today let's focus on what we can control. 

There are a lot of variables in life, most of which you have no control over. The weather? The WiFi going out? Other people's attitudes and behaviors? The exact outcome, of anything, ever. Who knows.

But there are some things in life that you can control.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Every year thousands of individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss.It is important to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention. Your SUHi Counselors are here to help. More information can be found here.

Self-Care Tip:

When experiencing stress or anxiety, practice the 54321 “game”. 

• Name 5 things you can see in the room with you.

• Name 4 things you can feel (“chair on my back” or “feet on floor”)

• Name 3 things you can hear right now (“fingers tapping on keyboard” or “tv”)

• Name 2 things you can smell right now (or, 2 things you like the smell of)

• Name 1 good thing about yourself


Kindness Challenge:

Notice someone not being their usual self?

Let them know that they are not alone. Remind them that you care and will continue to support them.

Encourage them to open up. Reassure them that it is ok to talk openly about how they’re feeling.

Stay in touch. Reach out through regular phone calls, texts, Facebook messages and visits to help them feel less isolated.

Virtual Wellness Room

Please visit our Virtual Wellness Room to take a break from your online classes. Do some breathing exercises, stretch, or play a game. It's OK to take a time out in the middle of the day for a "brain break".

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Have a great day! #BeWellRedDevils

Interested in Graduating in White? Here's How to Join CSF!

Interested in graduating in white? Here's how to join CSF!

Each semester of your 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years you are able to apply for CSF, California Scholarship Federation.

While we are doing Distance Learning, CSF will done completely through Google Classroom. Simply find your graduation year and join the Google Classroom. There you will find instructions and the application for Juniors and Seniors to apply for with grades from last semester. Sophomores, your first chance to apply will be in January with your grades from the current semester.

Join the Google Classroom today! Applications are due Sept. 11, 2020!

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Thank you,
Ms. Taryn Johnson & Ms. Meg Garcia
CSF Advisors

Our Safe Space - South Bay

 Our Safe Place is continuing to offer services for youth under 21, both online and in the space. 

If you are a youth or know a youth interested in services at OSP feel free to email us at: oursafeplace@csbcs.org to get access to ZOOM codes and general information. Our staff are also on site if youth need to drop into the space every day between 12PM to 8PM at 746 Ada St. Chula Vista, CA 91911 (across from the Palomar Trolley Station).

 

Keep in mind, although our space is open we are closely following public health guidelines and there will be some precautions to take note of before coming to the drop in center to promote the safety of staff and youth.  We are also open to meeting youth as well as their families virtually on a one on one basis needing support or connection to resources.

 

Best,

Isaiah LeDonne

[Pronouns: He/Him/His]

Connections Coach– Our Safe Place

South Bay Community Services

Cell: 619-213-8385

SouthBayCommunityServices.org |  CVPromise.org

Empowerment and Development for Girls in Engineering (EDGE)

Empowerment and Development for Girls in Engineering (EDGE) is a year long program catered to 9-12 graders interested in pursuing an engineering degree. Our mission is to encourage more high school girls to consider STEM related careers in order to bridge the gender gap in engineering fields. This program will provide opportunities to network with undergraduate women in engineering and computer science fields at UCSD, as well as provide various workshops and events to foster interest in a wide variety of STEM fields. 

Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are now open, and students may apply through this form. The application deadline is September 27, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

If you have any questions about the EDGE program, please reach out to us at edge.ucsd@gmail.com or visit https://edgeucsd.wixsite.com/edge. 

Molecular Biology Research Immersion Program for Fall 2020

The Pre-College Programs department with UC San Diego Extension invites high school students to participate in our programs so to gain better insight and experiences on a field of interest. In partnership with Boz Institute, the Molecular Biology Research Immersion program strives to provide high school students with an advanced educational opportunity through research. The attached flyer is inviting your students to participate in a unique online research experience happening this fall. The program comes with a cost but we are excited to announce that we have a scholarship opportunity available! Links to our website and the scholarship application can all be found within the flyer.

Thank you for your time! Please feel free to contact us at precollege@ucsd.edu if you or any of your students have questions.