Concord Counseling Updates

Heroin use in the St. Louis area is a problem of epidemic proportions. Parents, educators, students, community members of all ages need to be alert and informed regarding this trend that is surrounding the youth in our community. Please, take just one evening to learn more about this invasive trend -- it could make the difference to someone in your life. Article from STLTODAY, Oct. 2011 Rising tide of heroin use brings tragedy TOWN HALL MEETING ON HEROIN USE in the ST. LOUIS AREA* Wednesday, Nov. 9 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Lindbergh High School Auditorium 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd. *This program is sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, St. Louis Chapter (NCADA), the St. Louis County Police Department, St. Louis County Children's Services. For more information, visit www.not-even-once.com The STEP UP! program (formally known as the Lindbergh Safe and Drug Free Community Coalition) asks you to help us spread

At Concord Elementary we are trying to develop the skill of identifying what makes an individual mad or bugs you to the point of reaction through the guidance curriculum.  The common reactions we often see in people include:  showing anger, holding anger inside, and dumping anger on others.  The goal is for our students to know what makes them mad and know how they usually react , so they can do something positive to handle the emotion and situation.  Throughout the guidance curriculm, kindergarten through fifth grade, we continue to encourage many healthy ways to manage anger and other emotions.  Some of these strategies include: Stop and Think - put space between you and "what" is making you mad.  Count to ten Take a deep breath Walk away Positive self talk I Statements Quiet time to think and relax Practice the skill of frustration Exercise or play