It's National Volunteer Week!! Celebrate with us as we shout out another pivotal member of our community: Q. What is your name?: A. Wanda Griffin Q. How long have you been involved with AFSP?: A. Two years Q. What is your volunteer role within AFSP?: A. I participate in local tabling events (Bergen County Stand Down, Jersey City Pride Festival, In Their Shoes, Ramsey Farmer’s Market, etc.). I also hold two roles for the Bergen County Out of the Darkness Walk committee member and company sponsor lead. Q. What brought you to AFSP?: A. I was introduced to the AFSP in 2019 by a colleague when I volunteered to serve as a panelist with my company. I attended my first AFSP event in 2022, Finding Hope: Guidance to Supporting Those At Risk, and became a volunteer shortly after that. I felt it was important to give back to an organization that has helped me as a family member/caregiver of a suicide survivor. Connecting with others who understood what I was going through, and getting resources and support was so critical for my personal mental health. What the AFSP has provided; was a game changer. Q. Why is your work with AFSP important to you?: A. I don’t want anyone to ever feel like they are alone. There are people who care; even those you don’t know. I’ve been fortunate enough to experience that firsthand through AFSP. There is power in numbers and the more of us that raise awareness; the more we can break the stigma. Suicide has been a part of my life for such a long time and I wouldn’t want that for future generations. A hug, listening, caring, showing empathy, acknowledgment, being mindful, kind, etc., those little things can make a huge difference to someone who is struggling. With the help of the AFSP, I’ve been able to become more aware of how important these small acts of kindness are.
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It's BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! Fostering empathy in young children is crucial for their emotional development. Why? Because empathy helps children understand their own emotions and connect with others in meaningful ways. Responsive caregiving, a key element in fostering empathy, is critical to building securely attached relationships for infants and toddlers. Preschoolers benefit from reading books about feelings and being encouraged to express their emotions openly. As for kindergarten and first graders, discussing feelings and using real-life examples can significantly expand their emotional vocabulary. Want to learn our recommended strategies? Check out our Development of Empathy Tip Sheet: https://lnkd.in/gv7eKeMr #inclusionmatters #BIPOCmentalhealthmonth #childdevelopment #earlychildhooddducation #breakthestigma
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