by Lisa Kendall | Feb 12, 2021 | Arts, Caregiver Issues, Intergenerational, well-being
This musical Valentine comes to you with love from the students of the Chamber Music and Y2C programs at the Hartt Community School, University of Hartford, CT. Please share with the Elders and Caregivers in your life, and stay safe!
by Lisa Kendall | Dec 22, 2020 | Community, Elderhood, Intergenerational, Uncategorized, well-being
The Hartt Community School Chamber Music Program usually gives concerts in nursing homes during the holidays. These are some of the most joyous and beautiful concerts of the year, especially because the residents and the performers get to visit with each other at a festive reception for which the performers’ families bring food. Of course none of this is possible in person this year, BUT we found a way to bring the music in anyway!
by Lisa Kendall | Jun 16, 2020 | covid-19, Eden Alternative, Stress Management, well-being
Even in the most intense times, you can connect to BE-ing. In fact, learning how to BE in the moment will help you cope with stress, perform at peak level, and maintain focus so you can respond to the person with whom you share care, rather than just react to the stressors and demands around you.
by Lisa Kendall | Jun 16, 2020 | Community, Stress Management, Trauma, well-being
I invite you to join with me in this challenging time in doing the hard work of truly listening to our black brothers and sisters, and then act to bring greater understanding, peace, and unity in our relationships, communities, and in our nation.
by Lisa Kendall | Apr 8, 2020 | Caregiver Issues, covid-19, Depression, Elderhood, Grief & Bereavement, Leadership, Stress Management, Trauma, well-being
I wonder how you are doing in these strange times, how we might connect, and what I can do to support you in the age of social distancing.
by Lisa Kendall | Apr 8, 2020 | Caregiver Issues, covid-19, Eden Alternative, Grief & Bereavement, Stress Management, Trauma, well-being
As health care providers, we need to be aware that people who live with a trauma history may be triggered by face-masks in ways they may not even comprehend on a conscious level. I’m thinking of two primary kinds of trauma right now, although there may be others: