FUNDLY CAMPAIGN
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New! Tip Sheet
Creating a Family Safety Plan. This is the latest tip sheet developed by the Family Advisory Board to the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research. Grow a Strong Family was instrumental in assisting in the design of this tip sheet! We also incorporated material...
Law Enforcement and Community Calls Re Mental Illness
NYT Columnist Asks_ Would Daniel Prude Be Alive If His Brother Had Called Medical Professionals – Not The Police_
September 2020 Nesletter
Covid 19 continues to dominate the news, along with openings, hybrid models, remote engagement, and the mantra continues, "Wear a face covering when you cannot physical distance 6 feet, wash your hands, avoid gatherings. We have continued to provide services...
Rebuilding Our Lives: Volunteering During COVID19
Ideas to get you started!
Musical Moments
Wanted to get the musical ball rolling. What has humored you, insired you, or just amused you during this time??? Please let us know!
Excellent Resource on Grief
The authors of the piece have a great website called, “What’s Your Grief?” They also have resources and podcasts. For this piece, they identified 7 types of grief and do an excellent job of explaining them.
We Are Like Trees
Trees overcome adversity in ingenious ways. Such is the will to survive, nay, thrive.
17 Healthy Ways to Deal with Anxiety
Ultimately, acceptance is the key to serenity. Understanding what you can and cannot control goes a long way in easing anxiety. Self-soothing is an essentil skill for managing ourselves when we are anxious... Here are 17 more ideas! Link to Article
#Giving Tuesday Appeal
Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I'm raising money for Grow a Strong Family Inc. and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support. I've included information about Grow a Strong...
May 2020 Newsletter
Ongoing support and resources through the spring!
Pandemic Funnies
Funnies shared by members of the Rebuilding Our Lives group.
Replanting Lives VIRTUAL Support Group
Mara Briere is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Replanting Lives Support GroupTime: Apr 14, 2020 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Tue, until May 26, 2020, 7 occurrence(s) Apr 14, 2020 10:30 AM Apr 21, 2020 10:30 AM Apr 28, 2020 10:30...
April 2020 Newsletter
Grow a Strong Family understands that this time of social distancing can be especially difficult for families. Please take this survey and let us know when we can set up online chats: https://growastrongfamily.org/please-take-this-survey/ Replanting Lives Group Tues...
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Looking for ways to connect during this time of social distancing.
Delivery Options
During this time of the Pandemic, there are many delivery options available. Here is a brief list to get started.
Apps to Manage Anxiety
Helpful apps to manage anxiety
Jim Jeffries on Why We’re All So Depressed
Jim Jeffries, an Australian US citizen makes astute observations about some of America's big issue. He is famous for his bit on gun control (https://youtu.be/0rR9IaXH1M0) and he also has a regular show on Comedy Central. He has a bit about mental health and...
Self-Care, Loss & thePandemic
Trauma Article
This article resonated with me because this is time when so many are experiencing trauma due to losses of various kinds. Yes, trauma. Trauma refers to those events that occur during the course of ourl ives when we are reminded that we have no control over too many...
