Resources
Some of these sites come from other private school counseling programs. Others have been recommended through professional organizations and fellow colleagues.
- Adolescent Health And Well-Being
- Alcohol, Tobacco And Other Drugs
- Adolescents as Learners and Brain Research
- Careers and Post Secondary Education
- Driving and the Law
- Mindfulness
Adolescent Health And Well-Being
National Mental Health Association
Many links to articles on mental, emotional, and physical health.
www.nmha.org
Information on health and developmental issues for teens
www.kidshealth.org
GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
www.glsen.org
Hard Lessons for Sleep in Teenagers (New York Times)
http://ow.ly/YkSf303Llah
Understanding Your Teen's Emotional Health (Familydoctor.org)
http://ow.ly/Gsiy303LlGu
The Myth of the Perfect Girl
Helping Our Daughters Find Authentic Happiness in School and Life
Anna Homayoun
Alcohol, Tobacco And Other Drugs
Freedom from Chemical Dependency
Links to Resources for Parents and Students
www.fcd.org
Information on substance use and prevention
Links to many good sources.
www.drugfree.org
Comprehensive portal of Federal resources
Information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue.
www.stopalcoholabuse.gov
Adolescents as Learners and Brain Research
National Coalition of Girls’ Schools
Offers current research on girls as learners
www.ncgs.org
Dr. Mel Levine’s System
Describing learning styles of students
www.allkindsofminds.org
CHADD
Leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD
www.chadd.org
OHSU Brain Institute
The Adolescent Brain/Tips to Improve Brain Function
http://ow.ly/fGIk303LlrY
Whole Brain Child
12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Brainstorm
The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
Daniel Siegel
The Teenage Brain
A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults
Frances Jensen, MD and Amy Ellis Nutt
That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week
Helping Disorganized and Distracted Boys Succeed in School and Life
Anna Homayoun
Living With Intensity
Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability, and Emotional Development of Gifted Children
Careers and Post Secondary Education
O*Net: site helps match skills and occupations
Beneficial for students who want more info on careers or selecting major in college
Online.onetcenter.org
Describes the nature, preparation, and future of various jobs in relation to a
school subject.
www.bls.gov/k12/
Driving and the Law
Oregon Driving Laws
Links to Driver information specifically for Teen Drivers
www.Oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV
Mindfulness
Mindful Schools
www.mindfulschools.org
Calm
www.calm.com
Headspace
www.headspace.com
Yoga Calm
www.yogacalm.org
Clear and concise meditation instruction on a variety of meditation methods from various spiritual teachings, plus tranquil meditation tapes.
www.meditationcenter.com
Mindfulness for Teachers
Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom
Patricia Jennings