Your Counseling and Wellness Team!
Psychologists
- Dr. Aguilar
- Dr .Bayles
- Mr. Leverone
- Mrs. Limiti
- Mrs. Jacabacci
- Mrs. Lever
- Mrs. McKenny
- Mr. Nislow
- Click below to see the Grand Avenue Staff Directory. Your Counseling & Wellness team names and contact information can be found under the heading Pupil Personnel Services. http://www.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us/staff/Default.aspx?school=175
Counseling and Wellness Center Information
Date: Every Tuesday Sept.-June
Time: 2:45-4:45pm
Location: Guidance Office
What to Expect: The Wellness Center is an after school program that is open to all, and welcomes drop-ins! We plan activities, events, and social gatherings that promote social, emotional, and physical wellness for the Grand Community! Also, a mental health professional is always available during this time to meet individually with students or with parents.
SUMMER WELLNESS HOURS
Time: 2:45-4:45pm
Location: Guidance Office
What to Expect: The Wellness Center is an after school program that is open to all, and welcomes drop-ins! We plan activities, events, and social gatherings that promote social, emotional, and physical wellness for the Grand Community! Also, a mental health professional is always available during this time to meet individually with students or with parents.
SUMMER WELLNESS HOURS
Free Wellness Apps
- MindShift CBT - Anxiety Canada
- Description: MindShift uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and e mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
- More info!
- I am - Positive Affirmations
- Description: If you find yourself struggling with negative thinking, daily positive affirmations can help rewire your brain, to think more positively, and build positive self-esteem. An affirmation is a simple statement, such as, I am worthy of great things in my life, OR I am becoming better with each day. This app will send you simple, positive, and motivating messages daily.
- More info!
- Atlas Co
- Description: A wellness journal dedicated to making you feel good about yourself. It has guides on how to handle fake friends, school stress, family problems, relationship drama, sleep, and just general life.)
- More info!
Teen Health and Wellness Database
The link below gives you access to a wide array of health and wellness resources specifically made for teens like you. This enormous database allow you to research health-related issues important to your well-being. Topics you will find on this site include, friendship and dating, grief and loss, nutrition and fitness, sexuality and sexual health, and many more. There is also information on Hotlines you can call to speak to a qualified professional on a range of topics.
https://teenhealthandwellness.com/
https://teenhealthandwellness.com/