Thanks to a partnership between Cobb Collaborative, Communities In Schools of Douglas County, Inc., Douglas County Schools and Douglas CORE, middle and high school counseling suites now feature Resiliency Stations designed to help students reduce stress, build self-regulation, and strengthen emotional coping skills. Through this initiative, counselors are able to provide a dedicated space to guide students and staff through calming techniques, along with access to suicide prevention and crisis resources.
Mitzi Teal, Executive Director of Communities in Schools of Douglas County, expressed gratitude for the partnership and essential support.
"We are excited to partner with Family Connections and the Cobb/Douglas Board of Health to provide tactile items for our middle and high school students through their counseling departments,” she said. “Partnerships like these provide our students with access to wraparound services and resources that make a meaningful difference in their educational journey."
These dedicated areas in schools are trauma-informed spaces that promote healing, safety, and connection by providing tools such as sensory items, grounding techniques, and emotional check-in resources.
“Resiliency stations create a safe space for our students to pause, reflect, and reset,” said Dr. Mitch Springer, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. “By giving students tools to manage anxiety and regulate their emotions, along with the support of our school counselors, these stations empower them to build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and return to learning with a clearer mind and a stronger sense of control.”