San Mateo county has been deeply impacted by yesterday’s events. Our hearts go out to all impacted in our communities. We want you to know that BHRS is here to provide support, healing, and resources.
I want to share important information for our communities.
Community Healing Space TODAY at 4:30. A space for YOUTH to grieve, mourn, love, process and heal in response to violence occurred in the HMB community
As we collectively mourn the loss of life in Half Moon Bay, the County of San Mateo is providing mental health counselors and other support to the community.
The Crisis Response Team (CRT) from Behavioral Health and Recovery Services has been meeting with families in the reunification center and other locations in Half Moon Bay.
CRT staff are trained in crisis response, suicide prevention, and other mental health interventions. They provide individual and group psychological first aid, grief support counseling, connection to needed ongoing services and crisis intervention counseling free of charge to residents in need.
The County is also working with the City of Half Moon Bay and local agencies to provide temporary housing, meals and other services to those directly impacted by the shootings.
The City of Half Moon Bay advises that financial donations are being accepted by ALAS (Ayudando Latinos A Sonar) and can be made at https://www.alasdreams.com/.
Please note all questions specifically regarding Monday’s shooting – the investigation, court proceedings and other matters – should be directed to the District Attorney’s Office.
This program is a mainly do-it-yourself opportunity for anyone with an email, phone and internet access, to improve their personal finance knowledge and skills. While anyone can sign up and participate, only income-qualified San Mateo County residents are eligible to earn cash incentives (up to $1,100.00) for work completed within the program.
This year’s San Mateo County Pride celebration will take place on Saturday,June 11th,from 11 am to 5 pm at San Mateo Central Park and will have us dancing to amazing musical groups and the tunes of DJ China G. while enjoying the numerous booths filled with resources, support, and information. Also, get ready for our spectacular MC,Jesús U. BettaWork, voted Best Comic by the Bay Area Reporter’s annual Besties Awards in 2018 and 2020. However, that’s not all, this year’s event will hold a children’s space, a space for elders, food trucks, and speakers who have supported the LGBTQ+ community.
The PRIDE Celebration is proud to promote health and wellness among the LGBTQ+ Community, build a sense of community, provide information about behavioral health services, help individuals in marginalized communities seeking services, and provide a free LGBTQ+ positive, sober environment for San Mateo County. We invite you and your family and friends to this year’s event, where we are sure you will have a day filled with smiles, music, laughter, and connection.
As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, President Biden and Vice President Harris created the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills.
To deliver maximum cost savings to families, the Biden-Harris Administration has secured commitments from 20 leading internet providers to offer ACP-eligible households a high-speed internet plan for no more than $30 per month. Eligible families who pair their ACP benefit with one of these plans can receive high-speed internet at no cost. Find out if you qualify.
Being gentle with oneself by setting boundaries and limits that support our mental health may be the most important self-care of all, especially with the fatigue and exhaustion we are all experiencing from the seemingly never-ending pandemic. As author Brianna Wiest says: “Self-care should not be something we resort to because we are so absolutely exhausted that we need some reprieve from our own relentless internal pressure. True self-care is not salt baths and chocolate cake, it is making the choice to build a life you don’t need to regularly escape from.”
Most of us experience any number of emotions from day to day. Experiencing negative emotions, especially when under stress, is part of the human experience; however, if left unprocessed or unacknowledged, they can cause harm physically and emotionally.
Research has found that breathing practices are effective at reducing stress, balancing our energy and emotions, and helping us process some of the more challenging feelings that can arise. Starting with small actions can be a good way to begin incorporating breathing into our self-care routine.
For example, try out one of the breathing exercises below or mindful breathing, which has been known to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.
Belly Breathing: When you breathe, your belly should expand, involving your diaphragm, a large muscle in your abdomen. This type of breathing is known as diaphragmatic, or belly breathing and can lower stress levels, reduce blood pressure, lower our heart rate, and help us relax. Download, share and watch the 30-second Belly Breathing Animation, which can be found here: https://www.suicideispreventable.org/social-media.php
4-7-8 Breathing Technique
Otherwise known as “relaxing breath”, 4-7-8 breathing, is a simple breathing exercise that can be done anywhere, anytime to aid in stress reduction, grounding, and even sleep. Inhale for a count of 7, hold for a county of 4, and then exhale for a count of 8! Download and share the 4-7-8 Breathing Card and Social Media post which can be found here.
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Ser amable con uno mismo estableciendo límites que apoyen nuestra salud mental puede ser el cuidado personal más importante de todos, especialmente con la fatiga y el agotamiento que todos estamos experimentando debido a la aparentemente interminable pandemia. Como dice la autora Brianna Wiest: “El cuidado personal no debería ser algo a lo que recurramos porque estamos tan absolutamente agotados que necesitamos un respiro de nuestra propia presión interna implacable. El verdadero cuidado personal no consiste en baños de sal y pastel de chocolate, es tomar la decisión de construir una vida de la que no es necesario escapar con regularidad “.
Todos los días, la mayoría de nosotros experimentamos una gran cantidad de emociones. Experimentar emociones negativas, especialmente cuando está bajo estrés, es parte de la experiencia humana; sin embargo, si no se procesan o no se reconocen, pueden causar daño físico y emocional.
Los estudios han descubierto que las prácticas de respiración son efectivas para reducir el estrés, equilibrar nuestra energía y emociones y ayudarnos a procesar algunos de los sentimientos más desafiantes que pueden surgir. Comenzar con pequeñas acciones puede ser una buena forma de comenzar a incorporar la respiración en nuestra rutina de cuidado personal.
Por ejemplo, pruebe el ejercicio de respiración a continuación o la respiración plena, que reduce la sensación de estrés y ansiedad.
4-7-8 Técnica de respiración
También conocido como “respiración relajante”, respiración 4-7-8, es un ejercicio de respiración simple que se puede hacer en cualquier lugar, en cualquier momento para ayudar a reducir el estrés, conectarse a tierra e incluso dormir. Inhala contando hasta 7, mantén pulsado para un conteo de 4 y luego exhala para un conteo de 8. Descargue y comparta la tarjeta de respiración 4-7-8 y la publicación en las redes sociales que se pueden encontrar aquí.
Para obtener apoyo emocional las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana para usted o su ser querido, comuníquese con estos recursos:
Making time for self-care isn’t easy, especially when we’re busy and overwhelmed with many concerns such as work, school and the ongoing pandemic. Mindfulness can be a first step for anyone who struggles with self-care. While there is a very deep body of work to be explored and practiced for those who are interested (like Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) experimenting with mindfulness is available to anyone.
A good place to start is to consciously shift our awareness to the smallest moments of joy we experience -a good laugh, a friendly hello, or feeling touched by a kind word or gesture. Research has found that small moments of positivity can accumulate over time and form new pathways in our brain. As a result, feelings of positivity and gratitude become easier the more we experience them.
Another starting point is to think about someone or something we are grateful for. The ways we show and practice gratitude can differ based on our culture, background, upbringing, and personalities. “Connective gratitude” is practiced in various cultures and occurs when we show gratitude in a meaningful and personalized way, thinking about how we can pass kindness to others. Though not the answer in every situation, gratitude can bring us closer together, giving us hope as we focus on something, or someone, that is going well.
Practicing gratitude is an important skill that can strengthen our relationships, and relationships are an important part of our self-care practice. This Self-Care Assessment asks us to think about our relationships. Do you schedule regular activity with your partner/spouse or your children? Do you make time to see friends? Do you stay in contact with relatives and faraway friends? Allow others to do things for you? Do you ask for help when you need it?
With all this in mind, the Directing Change Program asked youth to reflect on “the Art of Gratitude” through art, film and narrative in November 2021. We hope you will take a moment to draw inspiration from their creativity.
For 24/7 emotional support for you or your loved one, reach out to these resources:
Hacer tiempo para el cuidado personal no es fácil, especialmente cuando estamos ocupados y abrumados por muchas preocupaciones, como el trabajo, la escuela y la pandemia en curso. La atención plena basada el presente puede ser un primer paso fácil para cualquier persona que tenga dificultades con el cuidado personal. Hay un cuerpo de trabajo extenso para explorar y practicar para aquellos que estén interesados (como la Reducción del estrés basada en la atención plena). Experimentar con la atención plena es fácil y está disponible para cualquier persona.
Un buen lugar para comenzar es conscientemente enfocar nuestra atención a los momentos más pequeños de alegría que experimentamos: una buena risa, un saludo amistoso o el sentimiento que resulta al recibir una palabra o un gesto amable. Los estudios han encontrado que los momentos pequeños de positividad pueden acumularse con el tiempo y formar nuevas vías en nuestro cerebro. Como resultado, los sentimientos de positividad y gratitud se vuelven más fáciles cuanto más los experimentamos.
Otra manera para comenzar es pensar en alguien o en algo por lo que estamos agradecidos. Las formas en que mostramos y practicamos la gratitud pueden diferir según nuestra cultura, antecedentes, educación y personalidades. La “gratitud conectiva” se practica en varias culturas y ocurre cuando mostramos gratitud de una manera significativa y personalizada, pensando en cómo podemos transmitir bondad a los demás. Aunque no es la respuesta en todas las situaciones, la gratitud puede acercarnos más, dándonos esperanza mientras nos enfocamos en algo, o alguien, que nos va bien.
Practicar la gratitud es una habilidad importante que puede fortalecer nuestras relaciones, puesto que las relaciones son una parte importante de nuestra práctica de cuidado personal. En el asesoramiento de autocuidado que se encuentra adjunto nos pide que pensemos en nuestras relaciones. ¿Programa actividades regulares con su pareja / cónyuge o sus hijos? ¿Toma tiempo para ver a sus amigos? ¿Mantiene contacto con familiares y amigos lejanos? ¿Permite que otros hagan cosas por usted? ¿Pide ayuda cuando la necesita?
Con todo esto en mente, el Programa Directing Change pidió a los jóvenes que reflexionaran sobre la pregunta “¿De que estas agradecido?” a través del arte, video o películas y la narrativa en noviembre del 2021. Le pedimos que tome un momento para inspirarse de la creatividad de estos jóvenes.
Para obtener apoyo emocional las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana para usted o su ser querido, comuníquese con estos recursos:
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