National School Counseling Week

We just completed National School Counseling week. I think today is great time to remind you
that Trinity School cares about your child’s social and emotional wellbeing as much as we do
their academic success. Statistically speaking anxiety is at an all time high across the world.
Sadly, teens are not exempt from that. In fact, in a recent survey 36% of teens 9-12th grade
indicated moderate to severe anxiety symptoms. Anxiety affects female students at a higher rate
(47%) than male students, but 21% of male students also reported experiencing anxiety
symptoms. Anxiety can look differently from person to person. Some may experience excessive
worry, restlessness, or fatigue while others may have trouble concentrating, irritability, trouble
sleeping, or muscle tension. As the counselor of the Upper School, I am here to help your students
work through some of these issues as it relates to school and help ensure that even outside
anxieties do not affect school, their relationships, or their performance. I can also help with
referrals to outside resources when needed.

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime by calling the front office 432-697-3281 or by email
kgarcia@trinitymidland.org

Khrystal Garcia
Director of Wellness