Staying Safe During the Holidays
The CDC is urging Americans not to congregate with people outside their immediate household. Does that mean Thanksgiving is canceled? In a word, no. All this means is we should …
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Coping with Differing Opinions on COVID-19 Safety
As the holidays near and COVID continues, so does our exposure to misinformation and varying opinions on the virus, even within our own families. Differing opinions among family members and …
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Tools for Positive Thinking
By Brandi Bellamy, AMFT, PPS With all that is happening in the world, it is easy to fall into a negative mindset. Not to mention the general pressure of transitioning …
COVID-19: Myths Vs. Facts
Get the facts! Rumors about coronavirus are spreading, but knowing the facts can help protect you and your community. Myths like “the cold weather will kill the virus” or “masks …
How to do Halloween Safely During COVID-19
Halloween 2020 will truly be one to remember. We recognize that you may choose to celebrate despite the pandemic. So let’s unleash our Halloween inspiration — celebrating the season in …
Create art, win prizes and crush COVID this November
As we all work towards getting through the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most powerful tools we have for slowing the spread of the virus is to wear face coverings. …
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Opinion: Students Need Support Online, Too
By Smitha Gundavajhala, Program Coordinator at the Youth Leadership Institute. When we started writing this piece, it was about mental health supports in high schools. However, since many young people …
Ideas for social bubbling activities
Now that you know what a social bubble is, it’s worth taking some time to think about just which activities are safe-ish to do with your bubble. We say “safe-ish” …
How to be an ally
By Brandi Bellamy, AMFT, PPS Being an ally requires true commitment. Here are some effective action steps you can take. Listen. Listening is the initial and most important step to …
How to speak up while staying safe
We are living through history. While that was already true with the coronavirus pandemic, the protests around the country in response to the police murder of George Floyd have cemented …