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Rams Rising | February Edition Theme/Focus: Healthy Relationships & Self-Compassion

Posted Date: 02/03/26 (04:30 PM)
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February is often associated with love and friendship, making it a great time to focus on healthy relationships—both with others and with ourselves. This month, we’re encouraging students to practice kindness, communication, and self-compassion in their daily lives.

🤝 Practical Tips for Families
1. Talk About Healthy Relationships
Help your child understand what healthy relationships look like at every age:
  • Feeling respected and safe
  • Being able to express feelings honestly
  • Setting and respecting boundaries
  • Knowing it’s okay to ask for help
2. Practice Self-Compassion
Encourage children to treat themselves the way they would treat a friend:
  • Use kind self-talk
  • Normalize mistakes as part of learning
  • Celebrate effort, not just outcomes
3. Encourage Connection at Home
Simple moments matter:
  • One-on-one check-ins
  • Family game nights
  • Shared meals or routines
  • Listening without fixing
4. Model Empathy & Kindness
Children learn emotional skills by watching adults. Modeling empathy, patience, and respect helps reinforce healthy relationship habits at school and at home.
💖 Why It Matters
Strong relationships and self-compassion are protective factors for mental health. When children feel connected and valued, they are more likely to:
  • Regulate emotions effectively
  • Communicate needs clearly
  • Build confidence and resilience
  • Seek help when they need it
February is a powerful reminder that emotional health grows through connection.
🌟 Encouragement & Invitation
Healthy relationships aren’t about being perfect—they’re about being present, patient, and willing to grow together. Small conversations today help shape lifelong emotional skills.
Your support makes a difference, and we’re grateful to partner with you in caring for your child’s mental health.
💛 From Your MWISD Mental Health Counselors
As Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPC-Associates), we provide free, school-based therapy for all MWISD students.
If you believe your child could benefit from counseling and they are not currently seeing a counselor outside of school, please contact your child’s campus school counselor to request a referral.