It may seem difficult to figure out how to support older adults and those who are caring for them in assisted living facilities during this challenging time of quarantine. Some possible ideas are listed below. To support healthcare workers and other essential workers, local businesses and loved ones: Donate snacks that can be wiped down…
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By Tre GabrielFlawless Fellow At Flawless we are doing our best to speak with the experts on how to be best prepared for the challenges presented by COVID-19, while remaining socially distant to help flatten the curve. This has prompted a stream of virtual interviews typically carried out on Zoom that can be found on…
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By Tre GabrielFlawless Fellow Right now is a challenging time for everyone, but it is an especially tough time for kids who already struggled with challenging behavior. Dr. Stuart Ablon, Director of Think:Kids, hosted Addressing Challenging Behavior During Challenging Times. This was the very first Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Chat held on Facebook Live that…
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For many of us, the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent social distancing has created abrupt changes that we’re still adjusting to. When it comes to remaining connected to our friends and family, we’re getting creative and relying on technology to maintain relationships. But when it comes to escaping from the constant drone of the dire news…
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Hala Khouri is a wellness expert and somatic therapist as well as a trauma-informed yoga teacher. She recently led an online webinar Anxiety Rx During Coronavirus. The webinar gave an overview of the basic physiology of stress and trauma, ways we personally deal with stress, provided some somatic tools to settle and calm the nervous…
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The COVID-19 outbreak has created a need to help our community heal, become better informed, and manage the stress, anxiety, and other challenges that have resulted. Our Flawless advisory board member Dr. Bruce Perry recently hosted a live webinar to help build important connectivity within our community, as well as to share some tips to…
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As we continue to support one another during social distancing and other challenges from the spread of coronavirus, the Oregon Health and Science University recently held a webinar, Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak, to discuss mental health patterns during early phases of the COVID19 outbreak, describe system-level responses to assist mental health care during…
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In the midst of sudden changes and a national effort to practice social distancing, there has been a lot that we have to learn to adjust to in the near and distant future. One of those things that we can’t overlook is how to be a parent during a time where children are not physically…
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During this time of isolation, we are encouraging everyone to SPREAD THE FLAWLESS LOVE and let your loved ones know just how much you care. Please download and send the following graphics to older adults or anyone in your life and let them know you’re thinking of them! We also have a flawless gratitude “thank…
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As reports of the coronavirus infection (COVID-19) increase both in the U.S. and around the world, many people may be feeling anxious. It is perfectly normal to develop feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. But it is important to try and address these feelings before they become overwhelming. Remembering to practice self-care during stressful times…
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