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BUMC Resiliency and Hope Seminars: Resources for Anger and Frustration in the Time of Covid-19

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

These resources accompany the Brentwood United Methodist Church Resiliency and Hope Series: Conversations about Mental Wellness-Resiliency and Hope in the Time of COVID-19.   Anger Management Books Selected anger management books   Popular Print Articles Neuroscience Shows How Interconnected We Are-Even in a Time of Isolation I Get Better Sleep: The People Who Quit Social Media     Stacy Jagger, LMFT, …

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BUMC Resiliency and Hope Seminars: Resources for Resiliency and Hope in the Time of Covid-19

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

These resources accompany the Brentwood United Methodist Church Resiliency and Hope Series: Conversations about Mental Wellness-Resiliency and Hope in the Time of COVID-19. Resilience Movies Family Time Movie Theater: Resilience 18 Movies Building Resilience in Kids Top 75 Growth Mindset Movies for Children Dr. Wellborn’s Movies Worth Watching How to be Reslient 20 Best Resilience Books Good Reads Resilience Books Post …

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BUMC Resiliency and Hope Seminars: Resources for Christmas in the Time of Covid-19

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

These resources are to accompany the Brentwood United Methodist Church Resiliency and Hope Series: Conversations about Mental Wellness-Managing Holiday Stress in the Time of COVID-19. Dr. Wellborn’s website has lots of resources for parents and teens, some of which are directly relevant to creating a healthy, happy Christmas for your family.  It really comes down to making time to do …

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BUMC Resiliency and Hope Seminars: Resources for Stress and Anxiety in the Time of Covid-19

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

This resource list has been created to accompany the Brentwood United Methodist Church Resiliency and Hope Series: Conversations about Mental Wellness-Stress and Anxiety in the time of COVID-19. Dr. Wellborn’s Website has a lot of resources for parents and teens including some that are directly relevant to the stress and anxiety brought on by COVID-19 and its aftermath. Parenting in …

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Parent Resources on Inclusiveness, Racism and Protests

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

Parenting Articles Center for Racial Justice in Education.  Collection of resources for understanding and talking to kids about racial and social justice issues from real experts. Raising Race Conscious Children. Ideas about talking to your kids about race. Parent Magazine has a couple of good articles on talking about racism and black lives matter and on fighting hate at different …

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Story Time with Doc: The Rabbit Listened

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

Dr. Wellborn reads the children’s book The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld about a boy who doesn’t know what to do when something disappointing and sad happens. The rabbit knows just what to do. Here is some more information about ordering the book. Discussion Questions for Parents How does Taylor feel when his buildings are knocked down? What did Taylor …

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Story Time with Doc: I Walk with Vanessa

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

Dr. Wellborn reads the book I Walk with Vanessa: A Story about a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoet. This is a beautiful story told only in pictures of a girl who sees a peer mistreated and takes action to show her she is not alone. Here is more information about the book and authors. Discussion ideas for parents: What …

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Story Time with Doc: Gregory Dragon

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

Dr. Wellborn reads the book Gregory Dragon Is Just the Same by G. L. Sullivan, Jr. which tells the story of a dragon that being different is something we all have in common. Here is the link to more information on the book.

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Story Time with Doc: The Undefeated

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

Dr. Wellborn is starting his series Story Time with Doc reading Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson’s book The Undefeated. Here is Kwame Alexander speaking the poem. Hope you are inspired!

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Creating a Family Motto

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

A motto is a powerful statement of core values. It is a mantra that serves to remind people of their commitment to shared principles.  It is a mechanism of accountability; a standard by which actions are measured.  While all families have core values, many families don’t make those core values clear and explicit.  Creating a family motto can be a …