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        COUNSELING
Upcoming Events                      From Mr. Jacobson…
                                     Now that we are into October, students are back into the routine of
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                                     school. Lots of school work, deadlines and activities become the
October 26, 2019
                                     norm. It isn’t uncommon for teens to feel an overwhelmingly high
  - register by Sept 20
                                     amount of anxiety about his or her performance in the classroom or
December 14, 2019
  - register by Nov 8                in the sports arena. As parents, we can help our kids out by hearing
                                     them out, supporting them and helping them learn time
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                                     management skills. Over the years, I have seen many students tackle
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                                     too much, struggle, and then be very hard on themselves for not
  October 4, 2019
                                     being able to do it all. Helping our students find balance can be a
  11:00 in the HS Auditorium
                                     great life skill for all of us.
Drake University
  October 14, 2019                             For questions about your 11th or 12th grader contact
  9:00am in the counseling office
                                                            Mr. Jacobson @ jacobsonp@gilbertcsd.org
University of Iowa
  October 15, 2019
  11:00am in the counseling office
Wartburg College
  October 18, 2019                   From Mrs. Sytsma…
  11:00am in the counseling office
Waldorf University                   “What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more
  October 21, 2019                   unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close.

  11:00am in the counseling office
                                     October 6-12 is National Mental Illness Awareness Week! “Each year,
Northern Iowa                        millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health
  October 30, 2019                   condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or
  10:00am in the counseling office   indirectly through family, friends or coworkers (NAMI)”. Mental Illness
                                     is important to discuss all year round. It is vital to continue to raise
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                                     awareness and to gather more insight and tools to help those who
October 1, 2019
                                     are struggling.
  click here to start
World Mental Health Day              On November 19th, we will be hosting our 3rd annual Community
October 10, 2019                     Mental Health Night! We have more vendors and an amazing panel
                                     from National Alliance on Mental Illness who will be sharing some
PSAT
                                     powerful stories. Be on the lookout for more details in the weeks to
October 16, 2019                     come. I hope you can join us!
  - @ GHS
                                                For questions about your 9th or 10th grader contact
  - register in counseling office
    or by clicking HERE                                          Mrs. Sytsma @ sytsmaj@gilbertcsd.org
Mental Health Night
November 19, 2019
 See page 3 for details
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October is mental health awareness month.                                            Resources
Knowing signs and risk factors is a very impactful
way of supporting those who struggle.
                                                                     Click on the links below to find
We Can All Prevent Suicide                                                helpful information as you
Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental              navigate through each phase of
health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention,      the school year and prepare for
help others in crisis, and change the conversation around                      life after high school.
suicide.
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Know the Warning Signs
Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is
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at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has
increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change.            Apply for Scholarships
If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, seek help by                   (updated weekly)
calling the Lifeline.
    •     Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves                      ACT Registration
    •     Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching
          online or buying a gun                                               ICANSUCCEED.ORG
    •     Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
    •     Talking about being a burden to others                                 College Navigator
    •     Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
    •     Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly               www.iowacollegeaid.gov
    •     Sleeping too little or too much
    •     Withdrawing or isolating themselves
    •     Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
    •     Extreme mood swings

To continue reading on this topic and for the rest of
this article visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

                                                  October 16
                                                     8:00 - 12:00

 Students will be transported by bus to and
 from the Gilbert Luthern Church
 Available for Sophomores and Juniors
 Cost is $17 (checks payable to Gilbert Community Schools)
             Link to the PSAT Sign Up Form
Mental Health Night
      Sponsored by Gilbert School District
        Tuesday, November 19, 2019
              6:15pm - 8:15pm
            @ Gilbert High School
                     6:15-8:15
              *FREE daycare will provided
                     6:15-7:00
                       Vendors
                     7:00-8:00
Guest Speaker Panel from the National Alliance on Mental
                     Illness (NAMI)

                          Who We Are
                          NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the
                          nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization
                          dedicated to building better lives for the millions of
                          Americans affected by mental illness.
                          What started as a small group of families gathered around a

     nami.org
                          kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading
                          voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more
                          than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise
                          awareness and provide support and education that was not
                          previously available to those in need.
icansucceed.org offers a multitude of
information when it comes time to plan for
your child’s next steps after high school. If
you are wanting tips on how to get started,
  take a peek at what they have to offer.
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