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Elementary school

What is mental health? 

Click on this video to find out!
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Belly Breathing

This three-step strategy teaches problem-solving, self-control, planning, and persistence. It works for grown-ups, too!
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Click here to calm down!

Feeling Faces Game

Explore dozens of different emotions with Elmo, Oscar, and Abby!
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Click here to play the Feeling Faces game

Let's be Friends! 

  • My name is _________. What’s yours?
  • Hi, I’m new here. Will you show me around?
  • How are you feeling today?
  • Here are some things I like to do. How about you?
  • That game looks like fun. Can I play?
  • Here’s one thing that makes me a good friend: ___________.
  • I can teach you to ____________.
  • You’re really good at _______________. Can you show me?
  • Do you want to hear an interesting idea?
  • What’s your favorite thing to do around here?

Read Gizmo’s Pawesome

Click on the image below to read read Gizmo’s Pawesome!
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Need to contact the school social worker? Click here.
Social worker
 Durham Middlefield Youth & Family Services - 405 Main Street - Suite 11 - Middlefield - Connecticut - 06455
(860) 349-0258 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Approach
    • Meet Our Team
  • Upcoming Events
  • Durham Fair
  • Expressions of Healing
    • Art Book
    • Workshops
  • Donate
  • Programs
    • Mental Health Book Club
    • TUMM: Community Cooking
    • Nice or Nothing >
      • Healthy Communication
    • Babysitter Training Class
    • Community Conversations
    • E.D.G.E
    • Developmental Assets
  • Youth Diversion Program
  • DMLWC
  • Get Involved
  • Resources
    • Psychiatry
    • Addiction
    • LGBTQIA+
    • Victim Support
    • Mental Health
    • Parenting
    • Eating Disorders
    • Basic Needs
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
  • Contact
  • Blog