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12 What is grief?

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14 Asthma

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“Audrey has had a history of back problems and was in a brace for a very long time,” said Stephanie Jolley, Outpatient Occupational Therapist at Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital. “She had lost a lot of her functional abilities and had become very depressed.” Hernandez spent 10 days at Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital’s inpatient program and developed enough strength to get out of the back brace. She also gained confidence that helped with her depression and gave her the strength mentally to get out of bed. In mid-March she started outpatient therapy at Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital. “She comes here for outpatient therapy three times a week to help maintain and continue to build the strength before she goes back in for surgery,” said Jolley. The therapists at Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital are helping Hernandez prepare for her next two surgeries so the process will be a little easier for her. In the short time that she has been there, they have seen amazing improvements and Hernandez would agree. “My experience at Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital has been over the top. It has been an awesome experience,” Hernandez said. “I got in the therapy pool and was so excited that I could stand up in there. My husband and kids

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How school psychologists can help students cope with unhealthy anxiety BY LAUREN RICH Special to the Standard-Examiner

nxiety is a normal and very common adaptive reaction that both adults and children feel in order to alert our bodies to danger and the need for arousal. Healthy anxiety can drive us to change our environment for the better, push us to perform well and problem solve. Unhealthy anxiety, or anxiety that is so pervasive that it’s overwhelming and illogical, can be debilitating for adults and especially children. Worry, the fear that future events will be negative, is the primary characteristic of anxiety. Children who experience anxiety are much more likely to see small daily events as threatening. For example, giving a small book report presentation to the class might cause minor anxiety feelings 8

for most children, however the anxious child will believe his/her performance will be a total failure. There may be valid bases for worry in any situation; anxiety occurs when the fear is out of proportion to the situation and is unrealistic. Imagined and real threats are capable of triggering anxious reactions and feelings. In a classroom, children who are experiencing anxiety are likely to engage in behaviors that help them avoid situations that are threatening. They may be withdrawn, not initiate interactions, select easier tasks and avoid situations that may lead to failure. They may feel uncomfortable with new situations and avoid social interactions like group conversations.

Signs of anxiety for parents to know

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identify signs of anxiety in a child — thinking and learning, behavioral and physical. The following are specific traits parents can look for.

Thinking and Learning:

• Difficulty concentrating • Difficulty remembering things • Difficulty paying attention • Difficulty with problem solving • Worry

Behavioral:

• Restlessness • Fidgety • Avoiding tasks • Speaking rapidly • Cranky • Withdrawal • Perfectionistic behavior

Physical:

• Stomach pain • Fast heart rate • Flushing skin • Sweating • Headaches • Tense muscles • Sleeping problems (getting to sleep or staying asleep) • Nausea

How can school psychologists help?

School psychologists are in a unique position to help support students with anxiety, as are teachers in instructing those students. For a full list of how school psychologists can help, visit NASPOnline.org and search “anxiety disorders.” In the meantime, here is a sampling of some ways they can help:w • They can help teachers understand and implement some best practices in their classroom that help all students, but particularly students with anxiety. This may include establishing predictable routines, setting clear and reasonable expectations, breaking tasks in manageable units, providing opportunities for practice/rehearsal, pairing anxious students with supportive peers, giving special responsibilities, noticing when students become anxious and allowing them time to relax, reducing/avoiding unexpected situations, and moving students to less distracting areas of the room.

• With parent permission, school psychologists also can work directly with students to build anxiety-coping and management skills. This could include helping students identify when they are anxious at school and how to selfregulate. • School psychologists can help school teams create 504 plans when necessary for a student with anxiety. • School psychologists can help school teams create environments and school cultures that are positive, predictable and help reduce anxiety-inducing situations for students. • They can develop specific behavior intervention plans that direct teachers how to help students with anxiety participate in school appropriately and successfully. • They can consult with parents who have concerns. Please call your school’s psychologist and discuss what you are noticing in your child and what you can do together to produce best outcomes for your child.

What can parents do at home?

Anxiety does not discriminate across settings. If a child is feeling anxiety at school, they are likely feeling

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anxiety at home. Parents can be a critical force in the child’s life to help them notice, control and cope with anxiety. Suggestions include: • Be consistent, especially when handling problems and discipline. Less guesswork for the child means less worry about what may or may not happen. • Be patient and prepared to be a good listener. • Avoid being overly critical, impatient or cynical. • Remember to keep realistic, doable goals for your child. • Make sure you aren’t communicating that perfection is expected. • Keep consistent but flexible routines for things like homework, chores, activities, bedtimes, etc. • Accept mistakes. Normalize mistakes for your child as part of growing up and reaffirm that no one does everything perfectly. • Praise and reinforce effort, even if they succeeded less than expected. • Practice upcoming events that are causing anxiety for your child, like speeches/performances. • Practice and teach simple strategies that can help with anxiety. Some of these include organizing materials, creat-

ing small self-talk scripts (i.e. “I can do hard things,” “I can control my body”) they can use in stressful situations, and learning how to relax in stressful conditions. • Reasoning is often not effective in reducing anxiety, do not criticize your child for not being able to respond to rational approaches. • Seek outside help if the problem is persistent and interferes with daily life. Anxiety is a common issue that impacts children and adolescents today. It can frequently be mistaken for other issues such as attention deficits, lack of motivation or low ability. When untreated and unidentified, it can increase over time, creating more problems as the child ages. In the Davis County School District, we frequently see high-achieving, motivated students whose anxiety often flies under the radar because they are still succeeding in school. This anxiety, paired with the drive for high achievement, can be harmful for students and often leads to burn out and unhealthy coping skills. With appropriate support, children with anxiety can be successful, healthy and happy. School psychologists are here to help; please get to know your child’s school psychologist and reach out to them for assistance.

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What Is Grief?

he death of a loved one is life’s most painful event. People’s reactions to death remains one of society’s least understood and most off-limits topics for discussion. Often grievers are left totally alone in dealing with their pain, loneliness, and isolation. Grief is a natural emotion that follows death. It hurts. Sadness, denial, guilt, physical discomfort, and sleeplessness are some of the symptoms of grief. It is like an open wound that must heal. At times it seems as if this healing will never happen. While some of life’s spontaneity begins to return, it never seems to get back to the way it was. It is still incomplete. We know, however, that these feelings of being incomplete can disappear. Healing is a process of allowing us to feel, experience, and accept the pain. In other words, we give ourselves permission to heal. Allowing ourselves to accept these feelings is the beginning of that process. The healing process can take much less time than we have been led to believe. There are two missing parts. One is a safe, loving, professionally guided atmosphere in which to express our feelings; the other is knowing how and what to communicate.

The Grieving Process When we experience a major loss, grief is the normal and natural way our mind and body react. Everyone grieves differently, but at the same time there are common patterns people tend to share. For example, someone experiencing grief usually moves through a series of emotional stages, such as shock, numbness, guilt, anger, and denial. And physical responses are typical also. They can include: sleeplessness, inability to eat or concentrate, lack of energy, and lack of interest in activities previously enjoyed. Time always plays an important role in the grieving process. As the days, weeks and months go by, the person who is experiencing loss moves through emotional and physical reactions that lead toward acceptance, healing and getting on with life as fully as possible. Sometimes a person can become overwhelmed or bogged down in the grieving process. Serious losses are never easy to deal with, but someone who is having trouble beginning to actively re-engage in life after a few months should consider getting professional help. For example, if continual depression or physical symptoms such as loss of appetite, inability to sleep, or chronic lack of energy persists,it is probably time to see a doctor. Healthier You — April 2019

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Asthma

Triggers and potential causes

sthma, a chronic lung disease that results in inflamed and narrowed air passages, affects millions of people around the world. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute notes that more than 25 million people in the United States have asthma. When airways narrow and swell, they can produce extra mucus. Breathing becomes quite difficult when asthma is present. The Mayo Clinic says that asthma is just a minor nuisance for some people, while others may experience life-threatening attacks. Recognizing potential triggers and avoiding them can help control symptoms. The changing of seasons can be a tricky time for asthma sufferers because of the increase in air irritants. Pollen and mold spores are known asthma triggers. Spring cleaning around the house also may trigger an attack if dust, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste are stirred up. People who are allergic to certain substances also may discover these same allergens can trigger asthma attacks. Irritants in the environment also can bring on such attacks. The Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America indicates that, while people may not be allergic to certain irritants, irritants can bother inflamed and sensitive airways. Cigarette smoke, wood fires, charcoal grills, smog, strong fumes, and chemicals also may trigger asthma attacks. People with asthma also must take care when exercising or when they develop respiratory illnesses. Exerciseinduced bronchoconstriction can appear after several minutes of sustained exercise. The AAFA also notes that colds, flu and sinus infections are among the most common asthma triggers in children. Although many asthma triggers are known, researchers continue to explore what causes asthma. The NHLBI says that people may be more likely to develop asthma if: • They have atopy, an inherited tendency to develop allergies. • Their parents have asthma . • They were exposed to certain respiratory infections during their childhood. • They had contact with allergens while their immune systems were developing. A theory known as the 'hygiene hypothesis' suggests another potential cause for asthma. Researchers say that 14

growing concerns with hygiene and sanitation have removed many of the types of environmental exposures that once helped children develop strong immune systems. As a result, an increased risk for atopy and asthma has surfaced. Asthma sufferers can try to avoid common triggers and may find that medication and other lifestyle changes can help control their symptoms. Healthier You — April 2019

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