Camas Ridge Counseling Corner
Summer 2020
Summer Food Resources
Searchable map of Food For Lane County summer food sites:
Link to Summer Food Sites flyer, including FFLC and Eugene 4j food sites:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18KApv6tyR_XNYKVJB667aN85UitHBrYt/view?usp=sharing
If you need food and cannot access food sites or need supplemental or different food items (or other items, such as pet foods or cleaning supplies), you may be able to obtain the items or arrange delivery by leaving message at 541-790-7717.
FOOD: USDA Farm to Family Program
4J will be receiving truck loads of fruits & vegetables, milk, eggs, protein (varies each week). Food boxes will be available for pick-up at South Eugene on Wednesdays 11:00-12:00 throughout the summer
If you need a food box and are unable to arrange for pick-up during the specified times, please contact Jaime Hock at hock_j@4j.lane.edu to make alternate arrangements.
EWEB Bill Assistance open July 1 and August 1
Summer Directory~ from Direction Service
Summer Camp, Services, & Resources Directory from Direction Service. Intended for families and youth with disabilities, but also includes many resources for all youth and families. See link for full resource:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XslYt_iydCJh5eWPjNKhfdBRW8LYCz8o/view?usp=sharing
Dear Parents,
We are at the final week of the craziest end to a school year in my experience. It seems we are stepping away from your children and our community at a time when we may all need each other the most. While I need this time for some rejuvenation, I know that my summer will be filled with continued learning, self-reflection and advocacy.
As I've stated and shared before, many of our kids may be feeling scared, confused, or angry about the situation. It is our job as parents to help our youth process what they are seeing and hearing and help them manage their feelings.
In times of unrest, teachers and parents can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security, and talking with them openly about issues that are impacting them, their questions, their anger, and their fears. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) provides more detailed recommendations in the resources “Talking to Children About Violence,” tips for educators and parents for supporting vulnerable students in stressful times, and has shared a call for action to end racism and violence against people of color.
Also included in this edition:
- Anti-racism and talking with your youth about race and recent events
- Parent Info & Collaboration Night
- OT Corner: Sensory-motor activities
- Camas Ridge Care Team: Community Resources & Food Resources
- Links to prior week's resources: Collaborative Problem-Solving, Anxiety resources, Calm Corner & Breathing Exercises
Test or Challenge Yourself
Racial Equity Challenge (for Adults)
It usually takes 21 days of practice to change and make a habit.
Racial Equity Challenge (for Adults)
Implicit Bias Project
Check your implicit biases, take a test
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.htmlBecome an Anti-Racist
Bystander Intervention Training/Webinar
Attend one of many free trainings on Bystander Intervention to Stop Police Sponsored Violence and Anti-Black Racist Harassment
Podcast: How to be an Anti-Racist
Eugene's Hate & Bias Prevention & Response Toolkit
https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/42822/Hate-and-Bias-Prevention-and-Response-Toolkit
Read Alouds to guide conversations about race
Something Happened In Our Town
Read Aloud consistent with recent race-police events
https://safeyoutube.net/w/MdjJNot My Idea
A Kid's Book About Racism
Talking with your child about race and violence
1) Validate their feelings: Check in with your child. They might not use words to express their thoughts or feelings and may have difficulty identifying what they are thinking or feeling.
2) Don't avoid talking about it. People of color don't have the option of not talking about it. Even very young children are aware of racial differences and can learn harmful lessons about race when it's not discussed openly.
3) Be clear, direct, and factual. Use clear language, emphasize that racial violence is wrong, and talk about history
4). Encourage questions -- don't worry if you can't answer them. By tolerating discomfort you're modeling an important skill.
5) Try to be calm, but don't hide your emotions. It's important to be honest and let your child know you are upset by injustice.
6) Rely on your support system. Check in with your own mental health and ensure self-care and a support network
7) Keep the conversation open. Racism and violence aren't topics you talk about just once. For kids of any age and race, this is an ongoing topic.
8) Explore resources (see resources above and below)
Resources for Talking to Your Child about Race
NPR Podcast: Talking Race with Young Children
Book Collection~Anti-Racism for Kids 101: Starting to Talk About Race
31 Children's Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism & Resistance
100 race conscious things to say to your child to advance racial justice
Talking to your child about discrimination
Talking to Children about Racial Violence
Great numbered list of how-to's from New York Times
Talking to Your Child After Racial Incidents
OT Corner ~ Sensory Motor Activities
Elementary:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1K6bZ0FCXObo3ZZPRoDhxeF-EpiJBPmF4=
**New** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ka_PQozI4KM0IyfVDkatJdr1eDJ5EGuI/view?usp=sharing
Upper Elementary-Middle School:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1exS8xUeQ6lxzHbjfNx77bq8Z2fRqLMKd
Community Resources
How Can Camas Ridge Help?
Need assistance accessing community-resources
or other needs?
We can help navigate systems to help meet needs of you and your family.
Please complete the form linked below:
Need Help: Community Resources
Spreadsheet with wealth of community resources and links:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RaR-SKHIqu0uNQU7vMzC9tnvLYK7-sH86fXPl1uIRwE/edit?usp=sharingNeed Food?
Multiple food resources:
https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-food
Food For Lane County:
https://foodforlanecounty.org/mobile-pantry-free-food-for-low-income-community-members/
Want and Able to Provide Support?
https://eugeneeducationfoundation.salsalabs.org/studentneedsnow/index.html
Prior Newsletters with Resources & Information
Closing Thoughts
Not only do we need to be there for our children to help them process what is happening, I believe it is also our job to take at least one step towards addressing racism, our own biases and hate in our schools and in our community.
If I do nothing, I am perpetuating racism.
I am more committed to serving and supporting our students and community members of color, who are the too frequent victims of racism and racist acts. I believe our schools and our community should be safe havens where all children are respected and nurtured, where discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated, and where all can thrive in the expectation of equity and justice.