Hey everyone, we posted about a series of self-help booklets available for download…and this one talks about Coronavirus and feeling down. Check it out and leave a comment!
Your social distancing reminder…
…is an online Family Support Institute (FSI) event that takes place every Saturday at 3 pm on Zoom! Check out CREATIVE PEOPLE – On Line! and connect with others safely online!
Liz Charyna, PLAN Mentor, has been hosting as weekly session, Creative People On-Line, since the beginning of the pandemic. It is open to anyone and offers a time for people to work on anything creative while having some company on-line. They are also open to having people do a demo or share what they are doing for a part of the time.
- Join Zoom Meeting https://plan.zoom.us/j/612991746
- Meeting ID: 612 991 746 Passcode: 815868
PLEASE NOTE: For this event, you’ll need a phone, tablet or laptop and the zoom app. The event can be accessed using phone only if zoom is a barrier.
BE WELL: Covid-19 and sleep…
Hey everyone, we posted about a series of self-help booklets available for download…and this one talks about sleep and how important getting a good night’s sleep is to your health and wellbeing!
Check it out, and let us know which tips help most with better sleep!
Covid-19 and anxiety…
Hey everyone, we posted about a series of self-help booklets available for download…and this one talks about feeling anxious because of Coronavirus. Check it out and leave a comment!
Happy Lunar New Year!
As we enter the Year of the Ox, check out some of the traditions that go along with this holiday here – and, for a bunch of socially-distanced ideas to celebrate, check out the festival list on this website!
BE WELL: Covid-19 and being active…
Hey everyone, we posted about a series of self-help booklets available for download…and this one talks about exercise and how important being active is to your health and wellbeing! If you needs some ideas for new and fun things to try, why not choose a brand new way to get active and stay healthy?
Check it out, and let us know your favorite way to keep active in the comments!
Covid-19 Introduction Booklet
Hey everyone, we posted last week about a series of self-help booklets available for download…and this one covers basic information about Coronavirus. Check it out and leave a comment!
Your social distancing reminder…
…is an online Family Support Institute (FSI) event that takes place every Monday at 6:30 pm on Zoom! Check out RECIPE FOR RESPITE and connect with others safely online!
What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing what families are already doing to get a break, as well as understanding the unique ingredients still needed to make respite a reality. Please join our discussion circle about how we can work together for families and their loved ones to have a safe and helpful break from the significant and daily stresses going on right now.
Free Planning Tool – myBooklet BC
The Family Support Institute (FSI) is holding an information session on February 16th at 6:30 pm about how to use a free online planning tool called myBooklet BC. This tool – myBooklet BC – can be used to store and share a personalized information booklet full of strengths, goals, gifts, and more…consider participating if you want to:
- learn the basic functions of myBooklet BC
- learn tips to make using myBooklet BC easier (like formatting information)
- learn many different ways myBooklet can be used for the individual’s benefit
Mental Health Self-Help Booklet series…
If you need resources for those you support, check out this series of self-help booklets designed to provide people with an opportunity to talk through feelings, and to make plans for staying well. They are available through H-CARRD (Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities) on their website.
The booklets cover a number of topics, including:
- Coronavirus
- Feeling anxious about Coronavirus
- Feeling down
- Exercise and staying active
- Sleep
- Problem solving
The booklets can all be used with support from family members, friends, staff and health care professionals.
