Weekly News April 7
Hi All,
Thank you for your patience as we begin our virtual classrooms. Below are some supports available. This information was given to us by our wonderful Social Worker Janet Baker, as we work together as a community to support one another.
From our staff group, we miss the children and the joy they bring to our classrooms. Stay safe.
Here is an online illustrated children’s book that explains the virus, washing hands, and why we need to stay at home: How to Keep Covid Away
Here is a workbook, from A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Children’s Mental Health during the COVID-19 pandemic. BY: DR. TANYA COTLER, MA, PHD, CPSYCH called FromFearToHope_Workbook
Michelle McVittie who organizes the Growing Together sessions has forwarded the following.
Here are two upcoming workshops available that you might be interested in:
Growing Together Guide www.mcmasterchildrensfamilyresourcecentre.ca :
p. 11 Helping my Child or Youth Deal with Stress May 6, 2020
p. 16 – Understanding Youth with Safety and Risk Concerns April 22, 2020
To register visit www.YourSpaceHamilton.ca 905-389-1361 Ext. 288 [email protected]
And the previous sessions are also available to access online!!!!
Michelle McVittie was on CHCH this morning talking about ‘Covid and being about home with your kids/teens https://www.chch.com/coping-at-home/
She also has done a segment on a family games night on CHCH https://www.chch.com/family-game-night/ and handling big emotions https://www.chch.com/handling-big-emotions/ and you can check out more on her Mom the Manager website. https://momthemanager.ca/about/
Updated on Tuesday, April 07, 2020.