Thursday, April 16, 2020

Last 10 Days of 30-Day Meditation Challenge



30-Day Meditation Challenge Homestretch!

We're almost done with our 30-Day Meditation Challenge! Thanks to all those who have participated! If you haven't participated, it is still not too late! These last 10 days we are doing 15-minute meditations, but you can always start off with the 5 minute videos from our previous blog posts. Remember to use our calendar to show us you have been participating!

Here are several 15-minute guided meditations for you to choose from:












Friday, April 3, 2020

Meditation Challenge Continued and Resources for Teenagers





30 Day Meditation Challenge


We are heading into day 9 of our 30 Day Meditation Challenge. For all those who have participated - thank you so much and we hope you are slowly starting to see some of the benefits of sitting still for 5 minutes, practicing your breathing and slowing down racing thoughts! If you have not participated - it is not too late to join us! Just look at last week's blog post for 5 minute videos and use this calendar to enter your name for accountability purposes. On Sunday, April 12th, we will start meditating for 10 minutes a day. So use any of the videos below to guide you through a 10 minute meditation. 







Resources for Your Teenager While At Home

Spring Break is just around the corner and your student may be wondering how to keep busy without school work over the next week. Check out this list of 70 Things For Teens To Do While Stuck At Home!

If your student is struggling to cope with the recent changes in these unprecedented times, here are a few resources to help them process their feelings and emotions:

We are wishing everyone a restful and rejuvenating Spring Break! 




Wednesday, March 25, 2020

30 Day Meditation Challenge




Join Chattahoochee Counseling for a
30-Day Meditation Challenge



Starting on Thursday, March 26th, we invite you to join us for a 30-day Meditation Challenge! Given these uncertain times, Chattahoochee Counseling is trying to find ways to de-stress and increase our happiness, productivity, and mindfulness. We hope you will join us!

The ask: Take this meditation journey with us and encourage your friends and family to do so as well!

The benefit: Improved physical and psychological health!

How: Follow the calendar below. For the first two weeks, you can use any of the videos below the calendar to guide you through your 5 minute meditation. We will post 10 minute guided meditation videos for the following two weeks and then 15 minute guided meditation videos the last two weeks.
Enter your name after each day of meditation on our calendar to let us know that you are participating! 











Friday, March 20, 2020

Hooch Digital Learning Week 1




Week 1 of Digital Learning

Congratulations! We are wrapping up week 1 of Digital Learning and the Chattahoochee Counseling team wants students and parents to know how proud they are of the adjustment that the Chattahoochee community has made in transitioning to online learning! Many of you probably spent the past week looking something like this: 


We know this was not an easy transition, so let us  remind you that we are here for your academic and social/emotional needs. 




We are available to you during our regular office hours from 7:55AM-3:55PM to answer any counseling-related questions.


Elizabeth Chilson
Last Names: A-Deo


Curtisa Johnson
Last Names: Der-Hei

Navina Vemuri
Last Names: Hen-McD

Deborah Blount
Last Names: McG-Sa


Tammy Jones
Last Names: Sc-Z

Cynthia Butler
Counseling Professional Assistant


Alicia McClung
School Social Worker


Dr. Najuana Lee Johnson
RTI/Grad Coach

Felicia Gialenios
504 Coordinator/Grad Coach

Solange Leonardo
Registrar


Minjeong “MJ” Kang
Korean Bilingual Liaison

Maria Cabrales-Soriano
Spanish Bilingual Liaison


  • Questions regarding any current classes or online assignments should be directed to your respective teachers.
  • Students who want to take a Fulton Virtual or GA Virtual class during the 2020-2021 school year will still have the opportunity to submit their online contracts to the Counseling Office once we return to school. Registration for summer online classes do not require an online contract. Simply register for the class on either Fulton Virtual or Georgia Virtual and your request will be processed.
  • Most Dual Enrollment questions can be answered on the respective Google Classroom and the links shared in them as well as on www.chsmowr.weebly.com. Only Students can join the Classrooms, and you must use your FCS email address. Please check these Google Classrooms frequently, as this is where we will regularly post about changes or updates regarding Dual Enrollment. The codes to join the classrooms are:
    • GA State University/Perimeter College: 25uus5m
    • Gwinnett Technical College: anuma5n
    • GA Tech: u36gjmt
      • The application for GA Tech Dual Enrollment does not open until May 15th 
  • You can also reference this FAQ link  to review possible changes to the Dual Enrollment program, which is pending the Governor's signature
  • Any questions regarding the cancellation or rescheduling of the SAT or ACT should be directed to the respective organizations (www.collegeboard.org and www.act.org)


If you are experiencing emotional distress outside of our office hours please seek immediate assistance and/or call 911. 

If you or a friend are in a crisis outside of our regular office hours, please use the following resources: 

Call the GA Crisis Line: 800-715-4225  or use the FCS Tip Line, or Text COUGARS to 1-844-201-9946.