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Middle School

Resources for Middle School

The following resources have been selected by our school staff to support the social and emotional needs of your student and your family. While helpful, more assistance may be necessary. You can reach out to the individuals listed on the right for further consultation or complete the following referral form.

Resources from the National Association for Psychologists for Caregivers:

Helpful Social Emotional Support Websites for Caregivers:

Lessons for SEL
Whole Child Counseling
Greater Good Magazine
Wide Open School
ParenTeen Connection
Coping strategies from CWRU
Self-Care Support
Childmind.org (good single source website)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (multiple resources for coping strategies)
Stress Relief Playbook

Webinars

Managing Stress/Trauma (Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score)
Supporting Challenging Behaviors During COVID-19 (Dr. Ross Greene)
Parenting with Lisa Damour, Cara Natterson, Kristen Howerton, and Judith Warner

Helpful Articles

Websites to Help Promote Calming/Mindfulness

Helpful Resources for Evaluating Websites and Media

Home Supports

Building a Schedule
Setting Boundaries/Home Support

Shaker Heights Middle School

LaKesha Buggs-Hall (school psychologist): [email protected]
Dr. Karen Tuschman (school psychologist): [email protected]
Mallory Bendezu (school psychologist focused on social emotional needs): [email protected]
Kristina Longino (school counselor A-G): [email protected]
Chamaine Abrams (school counselor H-P): [email protected]
Kelly Anderson (school counselor Q-Z): [email protected]
Emily Geier (social worker): [email protected]
Jocelyn Benford (licensed counselor): [email protected]
Dr. Maria Helton (positive behavior coach): [email protected]

Positive Behavior Coach:

Dr. Maria Helton: [email protected]