On Monday, March 23rd, Roy Petifils kindly offered some tips on Accompanying Families with Teens During this Time of Social Distancing through the NFCYM. Below are just a few notes that I jotted.... however, you can register to watch a recording by visiting: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/3137548062961020934 Also, if you are reading this prior to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, you can participate in another webinar opportunity on the same topic. Visit: https://nfcym.org/resources/webinars/ ========================= All the changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic equate to a TRAUMA for us, and many people are in shock.... perhaps the adults are having the harder time dealing with the shock. We need to be real about the situation - and acknowledge that they are/can be resilient Offer encouragement and hope Parents: Enjoy time with your kids! Pray as a family Have a routine for each day, but mix in some variety as well Exercise - move - go for a walk For graduating seniors: Validate the disappointment, but then add perspective Focus on next steps Recognize that this will be "processed" over time - perhaps a year or two Find ways your can commemorate Do not make false promises For young people dealing with abuse, reading "You Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins may help (be aware of adult language, but he shares his persona story of abuse and healing) Help teens articulate their feelings/experiences as Dr. Bob McCarty often states (based on Dr. Christian Smith's Study on Youth and Religion), teens are often experience rich but language poor. For parents who are Essential services personnel: Be upfront about your job with your child, sharing only what is appropriate to the level of the child Highlight how you are being helpful/social hero Give as much reality as necessary but make sure the child latches on to hope ASK FOR HELP as needed, many family/friends/neighbors would love to feel like they can contribute, so ask! When stressed, remember: 1. Breath 2. Exercise 3. Pray Roy has a number of free podcasts posted on his website for your reference: https://roypetitfils.com/ ===================== I invite others who were on the call, or who listen to the recording, to add more notes in the comments below.... Stay safe and remain faith-filled!
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