COJ Newsletters
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Helping kids with emotions is not easy but necessary
Children have the same struggles as adults with their emotions, learning to figure out their feelings or how to express themselves. Also like adults, what works for one child may not be as helpful with another. For some children, giving them time alone to process...
Crossing things off the list
Let’s face it: adulting requires some time that we often don't have. Which leads to even more stress. But good self-care includes addressing the things that bring us stress.
COJ Featured on Smashing the Stigma Podcast
Recently, COJ was honored to be featured on three episodes of the Smashing the Stigma podcast produced by the City of Montgomery. Click here to find and listen to all three episodes including: Childhood Grief – with Laura Holmes, MSW, LISW, School-based Program...
Get outside and move – even in winter
Winter inevitably comes with dark and cold, which means that most of us spend more time inside and less time moving. This can be detrimental to our kids’ mental health, especially if they are grieving. We recommend that you engage your family in fun, outdoor...
“Word of the year” – give it a try
Happy New Year! It has become a tradition for some individuals to pick a “word of the year” in order to give them something positive to focus on and/or learn about throughout the year. Is there a particular word that might be beneficial for you to focus on this...
Spectrum News 1 – Holiday Grief Feature
Thank you to Javari Burnett with Spectrum News 1 for highlighting the need for grief support, especially during the holiday season. Click to...
‘The greatest group nobody wants to be a part of’
Thank you to Keith BieryGolick and the Seeking Solutions team at WCPO 9 for highlighting our grief group at Archbishop Moeller High School - now in its 25th year! Click to...
Helping your child through holiday anxiety
December is a month filled with wonderful joys but also brings complicated relationships with family and friends, changes in routine, and more travel than we’re used to. If your child is anxious already, then their grief may contribute to even further anxiety....
Prepare for the holiday mix
December and the holiday season bring quite a mix of emotions. It's both a time full of joy and laughter, yet also a time with increased stress, complicated relationships, and a lack of sunshine. This all leads some people, especially those grieving, to experience...