FCS Student Wellness: Strategies, Techniques & Tips

The start of the new school year is exciting for most students but for some it brings on a world of worries which can lead to the back to school butterflies. In this episode, we will talk about some strategies to implement to help with those emotions. 

It's a Goal New World: Tips for setting personal SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals. 

Today I will be interviewing a sophomore living her college life in the midst of a pandemic. We will talk about her experiences during Covid, and how to succeed as a student, and how college is different from high school.

To commemorate National School Counseling Week 2021, Caroline talks with Frederick, Heather, and Alessandra about their journeys to counseling and their roles at FCS. The team discusses themes that at the core of the counseling profession.

Tips on how to make the most of your winter break...

The unique challenges of 2020 don't have to totally put a damper on your holiday spirit. Maybe you've come to love this time of year for the parties, presents, and good times with family, and now all you can see is what you can't do. But if there was ever a time to expand your vision and open your mind to possibilities, it's now.  This winter break is your opportunity to pull back from the excess and hone in on what makes the season so special. 

Feeling unmotivated during these approaching colder months. But don’t get discouraged! Here are a few simple ways to keep motivated, even on your toughest days:

Caroline meets with beloved FCS English teacher Ms. Katie Dickerson for a discussion of pandemic teaching transitions.

Discover the meaning of Zoom fatigue and how you can combat some of the symptoms. 

Welcome back to school, FCS students, and to our first episode of the 2020-2021 FCS Student Wellness podcast.   This episode includes special guests, Maya and Katarina,  both 11th graders here in the Upper School, peer mentors as well as co-leaders of our mental health club.  We will be talking about their experiences and reflections on pandemic learning -- what worked and didn’t work, and then moving into discussions about their current virtual learning experience -- what is working and what they are doing differently.

Anyone else feeling the pressure to be super productive during this pandemic?  This episode talks about it's ok to not want to be productive.  

Eight suggestions on how to stay socially and emotionally connected - safely - while safe at home!