Coronavirus Resources
Potomac's Counseling Team is here to support our students and families. Below are some resources that you may find helpful. Please reach out if you have questions or would like to talk with one of us directly.
Jamie Tolson
Grades K-4 Counselor
Weezie Parry
Grades 5-8 Counselor
Josie Woods
Upper School Counselor and Director of Student Support
| Suggested audience/interests | Source and Title |
|---|---|
| All ages | Harvard Business Review, “That Discomfort You're Feeling Is Grief” |
| All ages | Berkeley News, “What Use Is Worry? Psychologist Explains Anxiety’s Pros and Cons” |
| All ages | Corona Outbreak and Kids |
| All ages | The Washington Post, “Teaching our Kids (and Ourselves) Mindfulness to Get Us Through the Coronavirus Anxiety” |
| All ages | Mindful - Mindfulness Apps |
| All ages | Harvard Health, “Coronavirus and Kids” |
| Addiction & Recovery | Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Online Meetings Narcotics Anonymous(NA) Online Meetings |
| Divorced/Separated Parents | Greater Good Berkeley, “How Can Divorced Parents Get on the Same Page?” |
| LGBTQ+ | The National Center for Transgender Equality, Covid-19 Guide The Human Rights Campaign, Gender-Affirming Care During the Pandemic |
| Elementary and Early Middle School | The Atlantic, “How the Coronavirus is Influencing Children’s Play” |
| Elementary and Early Middle School | Therapist resource - Calming Anxiety in Children |
| 7th-12th Grade Students Note: These resources have been shared with Potomac students through their advisory groups. |
Health and Wellness Resources for 7th-12th Grade Students |
| Teenagers | Greater Good Society - Berkeley, “How to Help Teens Shelter in Place” |
| Teenagers | Harvard Health, "How to Talk to Teens About the Coronavirus" |
| All ages/Parents/Caretakers | Dr. Daniel Siegel, The Healthy Mind Platter |
| Family Activity - All ages | Greater Good Berkeley, "Three Good Things" |