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.
Fear, stress, and worry…
…are all normal things to experience in a crisis, like COVID-19. The Government of Canada is reminding people that it’s normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or worried. Everyone reacts differently; this can look like:
- Boredom and helplessness.
- Concern or fear for your children, family and friends.
- Constant worry about your work or finances.
- Feelings of exclusion and loneliness.
Here is a Government of Canada website with a list of ways to help take care of yourself.
Wellness, workshops, and webinars…
Hi all, there are a number of workshops and webinars coming up on topics including compassion fatigue, mental health and stigma, and emotional wellbeing. Check out the newsletter announcement here for more information!
Winter training sessions…
Hey everyone, PivotPoint has set up their winter training schedule for East and West Kootenays adult community training: click here to check out what’s scheduled and to sign up!
COVID-19 Info and Resources
Hey everyone, we’ve received some good resources from HSCL that would be helpful to caregivers. They’re especially helpful explaining the COVID-19 vaccine. Check it out here.
Your social distancing reminder of the week…
…comes with an invitation to join in upcoming online events hosted by the Family Support Institute! Check it out!
Upcoming FSIBC Zoom Conversations
https://mailchi.mp/fsibc/jan3?e=2c975e4e6a
Our Zoom conversations are a safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, camaraderie, inspiration, trouble-shooting, and sharing what’s hard. Some of these sessions are by theme/topic and others are for general conversation and engagement. Whatever you might be feeling right now — overwhelmed, sadness, fear, anxiety — you are not alone.
You can also subscribe to their newsletter by clicking here.
Connection in the time of COVID
Hey everyone, your social distancing reminder of the week is inspired by the current edition of the Plan Institute’s newsletter, which has a great article about connecting intentionally with others during these trying times – check it out here! Their suggestions include:
- creating a “virtual bubble”
- connecting within your neighborhood
- calendars of Covid-safe events to look forward to
As well as many others! Give something new a try and share your favorites in the comments!
