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Apr
24
Tue
RSVP…Compassion Fatigue Training @ Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School | Room 251 Restaurant
Apr 24 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

This month’s very important training will focus on Compassion Fatigue presented by Derek Foulds, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, as well as an Assistant Clinical Director and Program Director at Family Service Association. 

Objectives for the training include:

  • define stress, compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress and burnout.
  • complete a compassion fatigue self-test.
  • discuss the phases of compassion fatigue.
  • discuss how the nervous system response to stress.
  • discuss strategies to develop effective self-care.
  • discuss what supervisors can do to help staff members improve their effectiveness and decrease burnout.
  • discuss how to practice mindfulness.
  • discuss magazine article re: myths about self-compassion. What keeps us from being kinder to ourselves?

Please RSVP …space is limited!

 

Apr
28
Sat
Awaken Summer Imagination: Kick-Off Summer with Healthy Kids Day @ Fall River YMCA
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

When kids are inspired, they can do anything! Join us and explore with Snapology, run through our inflatable obstacle course, and connect with community resources. Other activities include face painting, summer camp registration for Camp Quequechan, pick your percent off swim lessons, membership special, and more! Lots of fun for the whole family.!

Dance in the Group Exercise Room: 11:30am, 12pm and 12:30pm
Free swim: 10am – 1pm
Introduction to Swim Lessons: 1pm – 3pm

Aug
9
Thu
2018 Camp BraveHeart @ Cape Cod YMCA Camp Lyndon
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

A summer camp program to help children who have lost a loved one work through grief.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 13, 2018
Call 508-957-0358 or email scordeiro@hopehealthco.org

Traditional Camp Activities:

  • Swimming
  • Kayaking
  • Story telling
  • Art, music and theater activities
  • Sports
  • Rock Climbing
  • Archery
  • Ropes  challenge courses

Grief Support

  • Art therapy
  • Drum circle acticities
  • Remembrance circle
  • Butterfly release ceremony

Camp Details:

  • Ages 4- 17 years
  • Several transportation pick-up and drop-off points available
  • FREE to all