Jill Friend

International School Counselor | Advocate for advisory, SEL, and Health | Mom to some incredible TCKs| she/her | #findthejoy and #trusttheprocess

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

Today I celebrate the joy of a ss running up to me with a smile on his face bc he will be starting hormone treatments this month. He told me he feels like his struggles for the past few yrs are coming to an end, that he can finally breathe, and that he is SO EXCITED to finally be

[Troy White @TroyWhite9]

Kelowna Secondary School is taking part in the movement and education for the Moose Hide Campaign. Our students and staff are standing up against violence towards women and children. #KSS #SD23

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

We need each other more than ever right now! 💕🌈

Join us for #FriendlyFebruary and take action to boost your relationships and be a good friend to others https://t.co/rmEntbjiNK

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

Canadian Teen’s Short Film Hauntingly Captures How A Pandemic Loop Feels | HuffPost Life #mentalhealth https://t.co/4AEmdDbQgE

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Although we’re facing difficult times, we can still take positive steps and find reasons to be hopeful 🌈

Join us for #HappierJanuary with daily actions to boost happiness for yourself and others. Let’s get 2021 off to a happier start 😀 https://t.co/BNZ1raMDGH

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

No where else I’d rather be on NYE than on my Peloton, my happy place of 2020 for sure! What a ride... literally and figuratively 😉 Thanks @onepeloton @jesskingnyc for bringing joy (and glitter) in for 2021!

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

“The storm will pass” How to Help Teenage Girls Reframe Anxiety and Strengthen Resilience. A good read for all teens and doesn’t specifically need to focus on girls https://t.co/wDlF3QhtRk

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

As the 2020 vball “season” closed for my team last night, I was reminded of this video from UConn coach Geno on the character of players he recruits #enthusiasm #integrity #bodylanguage https://t.co/cErnLTF6SL via @YouTube

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

Celebrating the toughest vball season yet, and couldn’t be any prouder of a team than I am of this one! Love of the game was always apparent with these girls- in whatever phase of Covid rules we were training under! #openminded #flexible #kssowls #spikethevid

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

“There is no one best way to regulate your emotions. Suppression is (mostly) unhelpful. Do you want to become better at regulating your emotions? Practice, practice, practice.” @PsychToday

[Psychology Today @PsychToday]

Here are the best ways to respond to emotions that are causing you distress https://t.co/bL48ZFgbdb

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

We may not be able to change our situation, but we can choose to respond with kindness 💕

Please share our free Kindness Calendar and help make a difference this festive season 🎄 https://t.co/J2J6C4pghI #DoGoodDecember

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

2 big takeaways, 1) adolescence heard we’re relaxing. Now I’m scared #10yroldsathome 😂 and THE BEST 2) Adolescence- Let go of control and go for influence

[Karen Young @hey_sigmund]

Phew! It’s Normal. An Age by Age Guide for What to Expect From Kids & Teens – And What They Need From Us
https://t.co/K0QlS52Fvy

[Art of Wellbeing @artofwb]

“Whenever you bring awareness to what you’re directly experiencing via your senses, or to your state of mind via your thoughts and emotions, you’re being mindful" https://t.co/szmkDGESkZ

[Karen Young @hey_sigmund]

If a child's behaviour is fuelled by anxiety, it has nothing to do with 'bad behaviour' and everything to do with a brain that is trying to find its way back to safety.

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Kindness is better for everyone 💕 Being kind helps others and also boosts our wellbeing - including lower blood pressure, increased self-esteem, less depression, lower stress, longer life and greater happiness https://t.co/vXNnfLlsLh @talkspace

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Altruistic August - Day 1: Choose to be kind to others (and yourself) all this month 💕 https://t.co/n239hQ81zN #AltruisticAugust

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

Yes!!

[Phyllis Fagell, LCPC @Pfagell]

I tell MS kids: Only 1% of 7th-grade friendships are intact in 12th grade. 2/3 of friendships shift the 1st year. You'll get rejected at some point—not because there’s something wrong w/ you—but this is when you're figuring out how to choose & be a friend. https://t.co/eAoAq6dbc3

[Rob Fleming @Rob_Fleming]

New, free, virtual programs for students, parents & educators are here to help support emotional well being at home.
Thank you to #WEschools for your collaboration on this awesome platform - available in English & French!
@KatrineConroy @DarcyJudy #bced
https://t.co/p8IRfgeQyU

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

Hey @icsaddis this might be helpful for many of our early years/ lower elementary parents @norahamzeh @lojozomo

[Jill Friend @JillFriend1]

@GHSaysRockChalk @mrhealthteacher @Ms_Bonner_PE 👍🏽