Coping With COVID Separation During the Holidays.

Question 1

TEAM Westport

Answer

“TEAM” stands for “Together Effectively Achieving Multiculturalism.” As volunteers, they believe there are important benefits to our children, ourselves, our neighbors and our towns in doing so. - Visit their page for local programs, resources (including: shopping, worship, healthcare, and education

Question 2

Westport Library Stop Racial Injustice Resource Guide

Answer

A comprehensive guide for programs, ways to get involved, books, videos and more. Find it here.

Question 3

Anti-Racism Resources from the Greater Good Science Center

Answer

Resources for individuals, parents, and educators on racism, diversity and bridging differences.

Question 4

Scaffolded Anti-Racism Resources

Answer

This is a working document for scaffolding anti-racism resources. The goal is to facilitate growth for white folks to become allies, and eventually accomplices for anti-racist work. These resources have been ordered in an attempt to make them more accessible. We will continue to add resources.

Question 5

Resisting the Pandemic of Predjudice: Reclaiming the Power of Relationships by SEARCH Institute

Answer

How might we respond to these acts of prejudice and xenophobia, as well as our own fears, in the midst of the uncertainty and risks of the coronavirus without scapegoating or reinforcing biases? And how might we support young people to respond in ways that bring out their best (and ours)?

Question 6

Health & Support Resources

Answer

Local: Town of Westport Information for Residents: Press updates from the Town, Westport-Weston Health District, Schools, and Library. Emergency Notification information. General CDC Resources Westport Human Services Resources For Residents: Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Utility Assistance, Healthcare, Mental Health, Online Activities, Donate & Volunteer State of CT: Public Health Information for the State: Health resources and information about cases in Connecticut. Talk It Out Help Line: CT Resources for Families

National: Center for Disease Control (CDC): Information about coronavirus in the US.

Question 7

Helping Kids Understand the Pandemic

Answer

Emotions at Home: How do you want to feel? Published by Marc Brackett Advice on Navigating COVID-19 with Your Kids by Julie Lythcott-Haims Coronavirus resources for Parents of kids with Learning Differences or Disabilities: Published by the Understood.com Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus: Published by the Child Mind Institute

Question 8

Managing School During COVID-19

Answer

Westport Public Schools - Reopening of Schools Information & Resources Home Schooling Tweens and Teens during Coronavirus: Published by NY Times Mental Health America "Back To School Toolkit" Maintaining Social Relationships During Online School from MHA

Question 9

Mental Health & Wellness Support During COVID

Answer

Guide to Well-Being During the Shutdown: Published by Greater Good Science Center (UC Berkeley) Using Emotional Intelligence to Combat COVID-19 Anxiety: Published by YALE Center for Emotional Intelligence How to deal with the Coronavirus if you have OCD or Anxiety: Published by VICE Tips for Helping Teens Manage Anxiety around the Virus: Published by the NY Times Check-In At Home (Virtual Fresh Check): Published by Jordan Porco Foundation Dial-In Guided Meditation: By the Community Mindfulness Project Free Online Wellness Classes and Supports: By the The Toivo Center Directory of Free Virtual Recovery Meetings by Mountainside: Published by Mountainside

Question 10

Volunteering

Answer

CT Non-Medical Volunteer Portal *Must Be at least 18 United Way Search Engine for Local Opportunities 10 Ways to Safely Help Your Community: By Americorps

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Coping With COVID Separation During the Holidays.

Tips by Westport Human Services Social Worker, Deirdre Ekholdt, LCSW

Westport Human Services Social Worker, Deirdre Ekholdt, LCSW shared some breathing techniques with us to help manage stress and anxiety.

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Resources for Learning About Race & Culture

TEAM Westport

Westport Library Stop Racial Injustice Resource Guide

Anti-Racism Resources from the Greater Good Science Center

Scaffolded Anti-Racism Resources

Resisting the Pandemic of Predjudice: Reclaiming the Power of Relationships by SEARCH Institute

COVID-19 Resources

Health & Support Resources

Helping Kids Understand the Pandemic

Managing School During COVID-19

Mental Health & Wellness Support During COVID

Volunteering

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