FVSRA BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER The Best Place For You To Stay Up To Date On All FVSRA News. April 28, 2020

WELCOME To the Shooting Star We're here to help guide you through your time at home. FVSRA is RE-CREATING how we RECREATE. With a little adaptation and a lot of creativity, we have launched a series of virtual recreation programs to empower the individuals we serve to stay connected. View Our Program Lineup Here

Upcoming Event: Mindfulness Mornings  Friday May 1st 10:30-11:00 am Start your day off with positivity! Learn how to quiet your mind and bring focus to your body through a series of gentle stretches and mindfulness exercises. Register Here

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: Digital Dance Party This past Friday participants enjoyed a night with friends at our digital dance party. Everyone showed their FVSRA spirit while dancing the night away from the comfort of their own homes! AT HOME RESOURCE: Deep Breathing Social Story The following story illustrates how deep breathing techniques can help someone cope with various situations.

One thing I can do when I need help calming my body is deep breathing. It is a great coping strategy to use when I feel angry,upset, or overwhelmed.

I can even take a deep breath when I feel nervous, scared, or worried. I might even take a deep breath when I’m feeling really excited or happy about something.

It’s really easy to practice deep breathing. Taking a deep breath only involves three steps.

First, I inhale so that air comes in through my nose. I can pretend that I am smelling a flower for this step.

Next, I pause and hold my breath for a second or two.

Then, I exhale so that air goes out slowly through my mouth like I am blowing bubbles or blowing out candles on a birthday cake.

I can even practice my deep breathing by blowing bubbles or blowing dandelions.

Taking a deep breath is really easy to do. I just need to breathe in through my nose, pause, and then blow out through my mouth.

FEATURED ARTICLE Staff Check-In

Jennifer Wisneski Outreach Coordinator Jennifer has gained a new co-worker since working from home, Rascal, and he is always by her side! She is spending a lot of time outdoors, going for walks, and working on DIY projects around the house. Jennifer has really enjoyed leading virtual programs and being able to see all the participants smiling faces.

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