LSNHS Counseling Newsletter
March
FUN FACT:
Counselor's Corner
Ms. Tina Faulkner
Licensed Social Worker
Email: Tina.Faulkner@lsr7.net
Phone: (816) 986-3000
Twitter: @LSNGuidance
Hello, my name is Tina Rambo-Faulkner, the Educational Therapist and I work with LSN students with the last names A-Z (smile). I absolutely LOVE that I have the opportunity to work with my LSN North Counseling Family and all of our amazing students!
You may have heard it before: You can’t help others without taking care of yourself first. Self-
care is an important way to protect your physical, mental and emotional health so you can
better adapt to changes, build strong relationships and recover from setbacks. You can also
better support those around you who might be in need.
Self-care, as the name suggests, is all about caring for yourself to ensure that both your physical and emotional needs are met. All the stress relief activities in the world won';t help if you are not taking care of yourself. Meditation won't do you any good if you aren't getting adequate sleep. In fact, when you try to meditate, you might doze off because you aren''t taking care of your body's need for sleep.
If you’re ready to take care of yourself and practice self-care, use this information from the
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) curriculum to create a realistic and effective plan. When
creating your self-care plan, it’s important to consider the following questions:
-What will I do for self-care? Stick to the basics and add certain self-care activities to your
calendar. Some examples are getting enough sleep, exercising as appropriate for your own
health, eating healthfully, spending time with loved ones, using relaxation exercises and
practicing meditation.
-Whom can I call at any time? Identify people in your life who you trust and can talk to about
the good and bad that may happen.
-Whom can I reach out to if I need more help? Identify who you can call if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad. This may include loved ones, a coach or teacher, or mental health professional. Remember that everyone’s self-care plan will be different — and that’s OK. Equally important, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Reach out to the supportive people in your life and discuss self-care methods that may have helped them and what you’re hoping to achieve.
You can also use these tips from MHFA to care for yourself while practicing physical distancing. With the right information and tools, you can #BeTheDifference for yourself every day. If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911.
Stop by the Counseling Center at your convenience to schedule a time to meet with us if the
need arises!
Go Broncos!
IN THIS ISSUE
LSR7 Community Dignity Discussion
UCM Multicultural Event
Annual Prom Boutique
Mobile Enrollment for MCCKC
Counseling resources
Summer school enrollment
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
LSR7 Community Dignity Discussion
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023, 06:00 PM
Bernard Campbell Middle School, Northeast Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO, USA
Annual Prom Boutique
Boutique hours will be 3 to 7 PM on March 8, 9, and 10, and 9 AM to 1 PM on March 11.
The Prom Boutique will feature 3,000 new or almost-new prom dresses from size 0 to size 32. Basic alterations will be available on-site. Boutique guests may also select a pair of shoes, a purse, and jewelry appropriate for a prom or other special event. A smaller, separate section of the boutique features men’s dress suits, shirts, ties, and shoes.
For more information, contact the church at (816) 795-8848, visit the Prom Boutique website (www.promboutique.org), follow us on Facebook (WCCPromBoutique), or email promboutique@outlook.com.
Mobile Enrollment for MCCKC week of April 10 and the week of April 17, 2023
Mobile Enrollment is a half-day event dedicated to your high school seniors who plan on attending MCC in fall. During the event, students meet with academic advisor and enroll in fall classes, learn about MCC technology platforms such as their MCC email, student portal, etc. Students will meet with Financial Aid to discuss aid and A+ Scholarship. Student ID's and Parking permits are issued, and we wrap the up the day with lunch. Mobile Enrollments will be held the week of April 10 and the week of April 17, 2023.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR GRADUATION
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 02:30 PM
Children's Mercy Park, Sporting Way, Kansas City, KS, USA
REMINDERS:
Important Links for the 2023-24 Course Offerings
College Visits
Scholarship Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How to request transcripts
Student Employment Opportunities
ACT Test Dates
A RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND STAFF
Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ, Military, Parenting, Sexual Assault and Rape, Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention
GUESS WHO?
*board is outside the counseling office
Meet Your Counseling Team
Website: https://sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org/counseling/
Location: Lee's Summit North High School, Northeast Douglas Street, Lee's Summit, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 986-3003
Twitter: @LSNGuidance
Ms. Rebecca Steele
Ms. Robin Gray
Mr. John Stone
Ms. Laura Hillbrand
Ms. Dana Green
Ms. Tina Faulkner
tina.faulkner@lsr7.net
Ms. Karla Barnhill
karla.barnhill@lsr7.net
Ms. Heather Stout
Ms. Cortney Moreno
College and Scholarship Coordinator