Condolences: Our hearts go out to the grieving families in Newtown, CT, and those touched across the nation. Military families also deal with the hardship of having to explain sad events to their children; we can join together to help each other through the difficult times.
• Here are two good parenting sites that address those difficult topics: http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/talk-to-kids-violence.shtml or http://www.timetotalk.org/military/
• Here is a useful guide for parents or caregivers to help children process traumatic events: http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/helping_children_feel_safe
• Please see the VA’s National Center for PTSD for valuable tips on how to recognize and treat children’s PTSD at: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/ptsd-children-adolescents.asp
Over the holiday break, learn something new! Tai Chi is an ancient practice with reported health benefits including improving flexibility, reducing pain, and relaxation/stress management. If you are interested in learning more about Tai Chi, here is an informative website: http://www.taichichih.org/ Tai Chi classes are available at many community recreation centers and community colleges (like Yavapai College) as well as spas and studios – so there are lots of ways to learn.
Northern Arizona Veterans Upward Bound and Yavapai College will be closed for the holiday break beginning 12/19/12 and will reopen on 1/2/13. Please use our blog, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NAZVUB), and YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/YCVUB) to search for any resources over the break – and give us suggestions on what resources you find useful. We’ll resume registering for our Spring modules that begin on January 14, as soon as we return. We wish you restful and healthy holidays and a fulfilling new year.
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