Mental Health News - December 2025
📰 Antilles High School Mental Health Newsletter | School Psychological Services | December 2025
by Celiana Rodriguez - School Psychologist for Antilles HS
🌟 This Month’s Theme: How to Communicate Effectively with Others
Good communication is one of the most valuable skills we can develop—it strengthens friendships, supports teamwork, and helps us resolve conflicts in positive ways. This month, our focus groups and classroom activities will explore what it means to truly connect through communication. Students will have opportunities to practice listening, expressing themselves respectfully, and using positive body language in everyday interactions.
Key Skills We’re Highlighting:
- Active Listening: Paying full attention when others speak and showing interest through eye contact and gestures.
- Respectful Expression: Sharing ideas clearly and kindly, even when opinions differ.
- Positive Body Language: Smiling, maintaining an open posture, and using friendly facial expressions to help messages come across effectively.
These communication habits build confidence, empathy, and stronger relationship skills that last a lifetime!
| 💡 Family Tip: Set aside a few minutes each day for “two-minute talks.” During this time, each family member gets two full minutes to speak without interruptions, while everyone else practices active listening. This simple routine helps build patience, empathy, and stronger communication skills, which is important to find important foundations for healthy family relationships and emotional connection. |
🧠 Mental Health Corner
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Did You Know? This Month’s Strategy: “Box Breathing” Try it:
👉 Repeat the cycle three times to reset your mind and relax your body. Consistent practice of “Box Breathing” can help reduce stress, improve concentration, and bring a sense of balance throughout the day. |
📌 Upcoming Events & Services
Counseling Support: Individual and small-group counseling support is available for both general education and special education students. Sessions address areas such as emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies. Students or parents may request services through the school counselor or the Case Study Committee (CSC). Dr. Eddie Montalvo- School Counselor: Eddie.Montalvo@dodea.edu Ms. Anette Garcia- School Counselor: Anette.garcia@dodea.edu Celiana Rodriguez- School Psychologist: Celiana.Rodriguez@dodea.edu |
📚 Resources for Students & Families
• Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647
• National Parent Helpline: 1-855-427-2736
• Local Community services: LINEA PAZ Línea PAS: 1-800-981-0023 | 988 | VRS 787-615-4112 | Chat: lineapas.assmca.pr.gov
💬 From the Psychologist’s Desk
“Every conversation is a chance to connect, learn, and build stronger relationships. Let’s keep communication kind, respectful, and open this month.”
Celiana Rodriguez, AHS School Psychologist
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