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This page promotes mental wellness because we know mental health also impacts sports performance. This page features helpful techniques and resources - backed by research - to help our FIS Warriors perform their best.
Acts of Kindness
Acts of Kindness
Just like exercise, acts of kindness can have similar benefits! Check out the graphic below for just a few of the ways that being kind can be beneficial. What's your favourite act of kindness?
The Calming Hand
The Calming Hand
Feeling overwhelmed? Dr Hazel Wallace (@thefoodmedic on Instagram) shares a self-regulation and relaxation technique used by medical professionals across the UK. Want to try it? Check out the description below her Reel:
Deep Breathing and Focus Exercises
Deep Breathing and Focus Exercises
If you want to talk...
If you want to talk...
If you want to talk through a problem, get stress management tips, or just need someone to listen, our FIS Counselors are here to help:
Grades 6 - 8 Charlene Aspinwall, Head of Counseling Department, Room 296 (for students with surnames beginning L-Z)
Grades 6 - 8 Rose Weima, Room 297 (for students with surnames beginning A-K)
Grade 9 & 10 - Zina Sawabini, Room 373
Grade 11 & 12 Jessica Angelidis, Room 372 (for students with surnames beginning A - F for G11 / A - H for G12)
Grade 11 & 12 Anna Boyd, Room 370 (for students with surnames beginning G - O for G11 / I - O for G12)
Grade 11 & 12 Christopher Wilcox, Room 371 (for students with surnames beginning P-Z for G11 & G12)
From the Archives: Lockdown Advice for Athletes
From the Archives: Lockdown Advice for Athletes
Lockdown rules have particularly affected athletes. Research has shown that during lockdown periods, supporting athletes can focus on three areas:
1) Mental health and dealing with uncertainty
2) Maintaining social connections
3) Motivation and goal setting
Read more from the booklet "Advice for Athletes During COVID-19" from the British Psychological Society.
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