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May 13, 2020

Madeleine and her family have been combating boredom by participating in the #covidcolorchallenge/#quarantinecolorchallenge What a beautiful family rainbow they've made together! [gallery size="medium" ids="18048,18054,18051,18053,18050,18052,18049,18055,18058"]   Return to 'Reflections on Resilience' for more...

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May 13, 2020

Family & Children's Service of Ithaca does not condone risk-taking, and encourages everyone to practice safe social-distancing. Hugging and touching of any kind should be avoided, even when wearing masks. We encourage everyone to maintain strict social distancing of six...

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May 8, 2020

This raw reflection highlights the importance of being honest. Some days can wear you down, and it's important to recognize that. True resilience is gained through struggling, and doing your best in the face of everything. "The first photo was originally...

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May 8, 2020

Stacy M. shared a collage of poems from a poetry series she's been working on, as well as a short reading.   [caption id="attachment_18030" align="aligncenter" width="871"] A collage of Stacey's poems from the series "Small Poems from the Great Hunkering"[/caption]   Crayfish Comfort Crayfish picked...

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May 8, 2020

"Every few months I feel pretty low. I know that it has to do with getting enough exercise, but sometimes I just fall out of habits. Sometimes when you're down you can't see the way up.  Biking is my preferred exercise,...

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May 6, 2020

Leita says she's coping by “Forcing myself to take breaks, and finally getting around to this cute coloring book.” A great idea! Coloring can induce the same state as meditating by reducing and ordering the thoughts of a restless mind. This...

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May 6, 2020

“I made these for a friend who went to work in NYC in an ICU. It was good a coping mechanism for me because it made me feel like I could actually do something useful.” – Anonymous [caption id="attachment_18018" align="aligncenter" width="1125"]...

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May 6, 2020

Rachel let us know that she's been trying to get her family outside as much as possible. A great idea! Studies have shown that green spaces are essential for supporting mental wellness. effect on our mental well-being. Just 10 to...

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May 5, 2020

Tom P. says he's been getting lots of exercise hiking with his dog. Getting outside into nature can be especially refreshing and mentally cleansing when we spend so much time indoors! [caption id="attachment_18010" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Tom and his dog are getting...

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May 5, 2020

Nicki Buttons says she's been coping through finding excused to dress up in costumes and join virtual rugby socials to stay in touch with her friends. [caption id="attachment_18006" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Nicki Buttons shows off her social isolation costume collection[/caption] Return to 'Reflections...