CATCHING THEM IN THE ACT
A CONSERVATORY PREP SCHOOLS E-NEWSLETTER 9/29/2017
Community Service Day on Thursday, October 5th
Peaceful Ridge Horse Rescue from 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Teacher in charge: Mrs. Jones and Ms. Klein
Peaceful Ridge Rescue
2995 Peaceful Ridge Road
Davie, Florida 33330
Young At Art Children's Museum from 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Teachers in charge: Dr. Weiner and Mrs. Teitzman
Enjoy event planning? Our students will spend the day setting up for a major event at Young At Art. Table arrangements, signs to be put up and all facets of putting together an event.
Young At Art
751 SW 121st Avenue
Davie, Fl, 33325
Ronald McDonald House
15 SE 15th Street,
Ft.Lauderdale, 33316
Ronald McDonald House from 8:30 - 2:30PM
Teachers in charge: Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Strober
We will be making breakfast and lunch for the families staying at Ronald McDonald House.
Ronald McDonald House
15 SE 15th Street,
Ft.Lauderdale, 33316
Parent Breakfast on Tuesday, October 3rd
Managing Traumatic Stress After the Hurricanes
Written by the American Psychological Association.
It is common for people to experience very strong emotional reactions with the arrival of a hurricane and its accompanying damage to homes and community infrastructures. If you are experiencing distress in the wake of the recent hurricanes, you are not alone. Understanding common responses to extreme events can help you to cope effectively with your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Putting into practice some of the tips in this guide can help you along the path to managing the storm's aftermath and feeling better.
There are a number of steps you can take to help restore emotional well-being and a sense of control in the wake of the hurricane or other traumatic experience, including the following:
- Recognize that this is a challenging time but one that you can work to manage. You've tackled hardships at other times in your life. Tap into the skills you used to get through past challenges.
- Allow yourself to mourn the losses you have experienced. Recognize that you may experience a variety of emotions and their intensity will likely less over time.
- Take a news break. Watching replays of footage from the hurricane can make your stress even greater. Often, the media tries to interest viewers by presenting worst case scenarios. These may not be representative of your home or community.
- Ask for support from people who care about you and who will listen and empathize with your situation. But keep in mind that your typical support system may be weakened if those who are close to you also have experienced or witnessed the hurricane.
- Find ways to express yourself when ready. Communicating your experience through talking with family or close friends, keeping a diary, or other forms of self-expression may be a source of comfort. Find out about local support groups led by appropriately trained and experienced professionals. Support groups are often available in communities following large-scale disasters. People can experience relief and comfort connecting with other hurricane survivors who have had similar reactions and emotions. These can be especially helpful for people with limited personal support systems.
- Engage in healthy behaviors to enhance your ability to cope with excessive stress. Eat well-balanced meals and get plenty of rest. If you experience difficulties sleeping, you may be able to find some relief through relaxation techniques. Avoid alcohol and drugs since these can increase a sense of depression and/or impede you from doing what is necessary to be resilient and cope with events.
- Establish or reestablish routines such as eating meals at regular times and following an exercise program. Take some time off from the demands of daily life by pursuing hobbies or other enjoyable activities.
- If possible, avoid major life decisions such as switching jobs because these activities tend to be highly stressful.
Thanks to psychologists Raymond F. Hanbury, PhD, ABPP and Eva D. Sivan, PhD who assisted with this article.
CONSERVATORY PREP SCHOOLS
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Location: 5850 S Pine Island Rd, Davie, FL, United States
Phone: 954 680-5808