10 Things for you to Remember this Holiday Season
1. I need to be proactive and plan ahead: Studies show that those who experience the most difficulty with the holidays are those who have given little thought to the challenges they will encounter.
1. I need to be proactive and plan ahead: Studies show that those who experience the most difficulty with the holidays are those who have given little thought to the challenges they will encounter.
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Almost everyone, when they are grieving, has one or more tasks or traditions that prove to be too difficult to handle or bear during this “festive” time.
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From Harvard Health Publications and The Washington Post, 2008
Holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, and events that would otherwise be joyful can be especially hard on people who are grieving.
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You may hurt, but you will survive. The holidays may be the worst of your grief time.
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Choosing how or where to spend the holidays may be your biggest dilemma. There is no perfect solution.
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Be kind to yourself. This is a time when it is important to take good care of yourself.
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We know that during the Holidays those of us who are grieving the loss of a loved one can find this time to be particularly difficult.
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The lucky raffle ticket for the beautiful “We Honor Veterans” quilt was pulled at the annual Hospice of Santa Cruz County Tree of Lights event on Sunday, December 8th (the anniversary weekend of Pearl Harbor).
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HSCC was honored to be a sponsor of the Santa Cruz County 19th annual Community Assessment Project (CAP) yesterday.
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In honor of Veterans Day, and as part of our We Honor Veterans program, HSCC is holding pinning ceremonies with our patients to recognize and thank them for their service to our country.
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Day Support volunteers assist with camp activities for partial shifts on Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday. Duties may include: providing breaks for Cabin Buddies, assisting with setting up / cleaning up after activities, and helping to ensure the flow of the weekend.
A flexible and proactive attitude is a must for these roles. Please be ready to jump in help where needed.
The beginning and the end of camp are crucial for campers and families. These volunteers work on Friday and/or Sunday for 2-3 hours to greet campers and families, assist with registration, help unload/load supplies, and set-up for the weekend.
Our welcoming and closing time helps the camp experience to flow and promotes a better experience for everyone. Your willingness to be present, welcoming, and proactive can make all the difference.