Violence in the NewsSadly, news from Boston brings the resources on this page to our attention again. Here are a few new articles specific to the bombing in Boston to help us stay grounded, and to reassure our children that they are safe and loved.
How to talk with children of all ages about the bombings from Dr. Gene Beresin, a child psychiatrist and director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Mental Health and Media The UUA collected resources for trauma response. Mr. Rogers gives advice on talking to children about tragic events. The Unitarian Universalist Trauma Response Ministry is a terrific organization that helps congregations through crises. Here is their resource page with info on working with children and adults. Helping children cope with a disaster or violent event Managing Your Distress in an Aftermath of a Shooting |
Remember to Take Care of Yourself, Too!
Just as we are instructed to put on our own oxygen mask before assisting others on a plane, we need to tend our own spirits to be strong and support our children during stressful times.
Reach out to friends, take a walk, get enough sleep, call your minister, eat well, and get to church. |
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Death and Grieving
Grief, Grieving, Death of a Loved One:
Earl Grollman has written many helpful books about talking with children, grief and teens, and living after a loved one has died.
Earl Grollman has written many helpful books about talking with children, grief and teens, and living after a loved one has died.
Interested in Safety Policy at Channing?
We are currently working on a congregation wide Safety Policy. Contact the Director of Religious Education to be involved!
Safety
Every effort is made to ensure the safety of Channing's children. All Religious Education volunteers must undergo a criminal background check and sign a Code of Ethics for Working With Children and Youth before leading our children as teachers, mentors or chaperones. Religious Education events and childcare have two leaders in each group.
After each Sunday morning class, a parent or approved caregiver must sign out each child 5th grade and under. Parents are responsible for their children after signing them out from Religious Education classes, in Fellowship, in the Playground and on church property. Please help guide children to be respectful and safe. The entire community is teaching our children and youth through our care, attitude and actions.
Our classes create behavioral covenants together, reinforcing our relationships and responsibility to act in a caring manner towards each other. The diversity of people in our congregation is celebrated and honored. We strive to create the safest possible environment for our children to learn and grow.
In the event of a fire, teachers will bring the children and youth to the statue of William Ellery Channing across from the sanctuary in Touro Park. Parents should not go to classrooms, but go to Touro Park. Parents will then let the teacher know once they have reconnected with their children.
After each Sunday morning class, a parent or approved caregiver must sign out each child 5th grade and under. Parents are responsible for their children after signing them out from Religious Education classes, in Fellowship, in the Playground and on church property. Please help guide children to be respectful and safe. The entire community is teaching our children and youth through our care, attitude and actions.
Our classes create behavioral covenants together, reinforcing our relationships and responsibility to act in a caring manner towards each other. The diversity of people in our congregation is celebrated and honored. We strive to create the safest possible environment for our children to learn and grow.
In the event of a fire, teachers will bring the children and youth to the statue of William Ellery Channing across from the sanctuary in Touro Park. Parents should not go to classrooms, but go to Touro Park. Parents will then let the teacher know once they have reconnected with their children.