Mindfulness and Meditation Practices for Stress Reduction

• By: Lori Lerner, LMSW, RYT-200 hr. Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
• April 4th, 2025
• developmental disabilities, homeless services, mental health, mindfulness, Spring 2025 Issue, Stress Reduction, supportive housing, therapy, wellness
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Founded in 1978, Services for the UnderServed (S:US) works with over 37,000 individuals and families throughout New York City to create pathways to rich and productive lives by offering housing, employment, skills-building, treatment, and recovery services.1 S:US provides support in the areas of...

Getting Ready for Summer Camp: Tips for Parents

• By: Brianna Fitchett, MA, BCBA Catalight
• June 5th, 2023
• advocacy, inclusion, respite, self-care, skill development, Stress Reduction, summer camp, visual schedules
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While kids prepare and look forward to the fun of summer break, as a parent you may be feeling stressed about months of hectic schedules, impromptu events, and later bedtimes. Let’s face it, for parents, summer’s promise of fun can quickly become a difficult and stressful time. For...

Tips to Promote Caregiver Emotional and Physical Health

• By: B. Madeleine Goldfarb, MA, CFM Noah’s Ark Institute
• July 1st, 2012
• self-care, Stress Reduction
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Autism is oftentimes confusing, unpredictable and hard to manage. As parents and caregivers you are required to traverse the highs and lows of the autism diagnosis. From the outset of parental/caregiver concern to the day your loved one receives the diagnoses on the autism spectrum and everyday...