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Cultural Competency, Diversity, and Respect

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Cultural Competency, Diversity, and Respect

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I grew up in a strictly kosher home in Long Island, New York. We observed the Sabbath and lived a five-minute walk from the synagogue where my father was the pulpit rabbi. Although my life was spent observing Jewish traditions and customs, I was exposed to other religions. My family lived in an Italian-Catholic town, and my best friend and next-door neighbor was raised in an observant Catholic family. We helped trim our neighbors' Christmas trees and they helped decorate our sukkah, the temporary hut used during the fall holiday of Sukkot. They sat at our Passover seders and we painted their Easter eggs.

Looking back, I think that we got along well with our Catholic neighbors because we were all accustomed to religious rituals and all they entail. Some of those rituals are similar, even if they're practiced differently -- fasting, feasting, and prayers are observed by all religions -- so more joins than separates those who observe different faiths. Of course, there are religious and observant families who don't feel comfortable reaching out to others of different faiths, or who have similar faiths but different points of view. My upbringing taught me that it's possible to lead an observant lifestyle in the secular world while remaining flexible and adapting to differences. It can be a struggle, but it can be enlightening as well.

There are no definitive guidelines for observant families to teach their kids about other religions, but the more positive and engaging parents can be when talking about another religion, the more likely kids will be interested and understand another person's religious experience. "A lot depends on the age and temperament of each individual child," says the Reverend Stuart Baskin, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Tyler, Texas. "Parents, family friends, teachers, and religious leaders teach by their attitudes. If they talk in distrustful terms, children will learn the same attitudes."

Parents raising a family in a religious home can follow these strategies to help kids respect other faiths.

Understand Your Own Spiritual Values

Before talking about and comparing other religions, it's important that your child understand your family's religious background, and its ethical and spiritual values. "With different theologies leading to different practices and celebrations, it's an education for kids, as long as parents can approach it with a curious and respectful attitude instead of saying, 'Our way is right and their way is wrong,'" says Wendy Mogel, a psychologist with a background in Judaism and author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee.

Don't leave it to your kids to figure out religious leanings; initiate a conversation. "Your family's religion is part of the history of the family and is part of the fabric of the family," says Susan Bartell, Psy.D., a psychologist in New York. "But you also need to say to your child that all religions have things about them that are great, and we celebrate that because it's part of who we are and who other people are."

More Ways to Teach Respect for Religion

Incorporate Traditional Rituals Into New Ones

Religious rituals create a spiritual framework (and warm memories), so parents should observe traditional ones and then add a new twist that even others of different faiths can participate in together. Hang up a calendar that notes different religious holidays to guide families through a year of celebrations. This is an effective way to envision the year and give kids things to anticipate. "Kids love tradition because it's anchoring in a very unsettled world," Mogel says.

I have a Muslim friend who likes to break his daily fast during Ramadan with a falafel sandwich (instead of the traditional date) right after prayers, before heading home to an elaborate feast. It's his personal way of decompressing after a long day, and his kids love the informality. In my own family, we have an annual tradition my father created. On the eve of Passover, after burning the last crumbs of bread left in the house before switching to matzoh, we toast marshmallows. Our non-Jewish neighbors enjoyed being part of this ritual.

Discover an Area of Divine Connection

For some parents, the challenge is to find what one religious family has in common with other religious families. In homes where more than one religion is practiced, the sources and deities being observed may not be the same, but the concepts may be. Mogel believes that families should try "bending with grace in both directions," which balances following religious practices without dividing the family.

Yisrael Campbell (formerly known as Chris), a father of four and a comedian, converted to Judaism after being raised as a Catholic. "It's very important for me to remain in contact with my family, and that includes finding ways to make allowances within my belief system," Campbell says. "I changed so significantly that I have a greater responsibility to meet them somewhere; I have to find a way to participate in my family's life. I converted; they didn't."

Finding a common ground with his Catholic family can mean not making a fuss that his mother and sister still call him Chris, or arriving on Christmas day in the afternoon, to avoid some of the holiday hoopla. His mother, for her part, wraps her Jewish grandchildren's gifts in blue Hanukkah paper, while other gifts are wrapped in the traditional Christmas red and green.

As Presbyterian Christians, Rev. Baskin and his wife saw a universal hunger for God. Rev. Baskin remembers teaching his daughters to always set an extra place at the dinner table each night, complete with place mat, plate, knife, fork, spoon, and glassware, for the "sojourner" who might show up at our door. Rev. Baskin explains, "We would have friends drop by from time to time, and they would sit at that place, but we talked about the sojourner as the outsider who would also be our guest. We believe that all human beings are created in the image and likeness of God and that our common humanity marks us more powerfully than our differences."

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Teaching Kids to Respect Other Religions

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I grew up in a strictly kosher home in Long Island, New York. We observed the Sabbath and lived a five-minute walk from the synagogue where my father was the pulpit rabbi. Although my life was spent observing Jewish traditions and customs, I was exposed to other religions.

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The Single Fathers' Program is a family support group for custodial fathers, non-custodial fathers and grandfathers who have children under the age of 18 years. Weekly group sessions focus on family management issues and the improvement of relationships with children, grandchildren, co-parents and other family members.

For further information, please contact:

​Spencer Seabrook, Manager, Fathers and Family Programs, at 212.951.7030, Extension 231.

SINGLE MOTHERS' SUPPORT GROUP:

The group strives to increase interaction between parents and their children; reduce family conflict; and improve healthy behavior through effective family management. It also provides the mothers with a supportive network.

For further information, please contact:

Erica Fraser, Prevention Specialist, at 212.951.7030, Extension 242.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM:

The Strengthening Families program seeks to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect by providing parents with the skills that they need to parent effectively, even while under stress. Workshops include topics such as identifying developmentally appropriate behavior; setting realistic goals and objectives; rewarding positive behavior and ignoring negative behavior; fostering healthy communication; and setting limits.

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Spencer Seabrook, Manager, Fathers and Family Programs , at 212.951.7030, Extension 231.

PROBLEM GAMBLING PREVENTION:

The Single Parent Resource Center is proud to announce that it has been selected by the New York Council on Problem Gambling to partner on the 2020 You(th) Decide project.

SPRC will be offering educational programs with the goal of decreasing problem gambling among school aged youth. Please check this site frequently for information about our classes and resources.

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Spencer Seabrook, Manager, Fathers and Family Programs , at 212.951.7030, Extension 231.

SINGLE PARENTS IN RECOVERY:

Single Parents in Recovery is a relapse prevention and parenting program for custodial and non-custodial parents who are attempting to maintain sobriety and to raise children alone. There is a strong emphasis on the development of effective communication skills, and on establishing healthy relationships with children, co-parent(s) and extended family members.

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​Spencer Seabrook, Manager, Fathers and Family Programs, at 212.951.7030, Extension 231.

Kids' Club is a substance abuse prevention program for children (ages 6-12) who are living in Tier II (transitional housing) shelters in NYC, or who are registered in community based after school programs. This program helps children to identify feelings while in transition, learn healthy coping skills and develop friendships.

For further information, please contact:

Erica Fraser, Prevention Specialist, at 212.951.7030, Extension 242.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM:

YLP is a substance abuse prevention program for teens (ages 12-17) from single parent families that have a history of homelessness, parental incarceration and/or parental addiction. Services are designed to help teens develop the skills and motivation that will enable them to cope with life's challenges as they begin to work towards a successful future.

For further information, please contact:

Erica Fraser, Prevention Specialist, at 212.951.7030, Extension 242.

​Email: efraser@sprcnyc.org

Parentline is a telephone resource service for single parents and providers who are seeking information about parenting and referrals to community resources.

For further information, please contact:

​Spencer Seabrook, Manager, Fathers and Family Programs, at 212.951.7030, Extension 231.

Email: sseabrook@sprcnyc.org

COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS:

The SPRC staff is available to conduct workshops on single parenting in a wide variety of settings, including community based organizations, day care centers, churches and schools.

For further information, please contact:

​Spencer Seabrook, Manager, Fathers and Family Programs, at 212.951.7030, Extension 231.

Email: sseabrook@sprcnyc.org

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The safety of our clients and staff is always The Jewish Board's top priority.

We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation and are taking action based on guidance from public health experts, including the CDC, New York State Office of Mental Health, and New York City Health Department.

All of our offices, clinics, and residences remain open. To create a safe environment, we are:

Expanding our telehealth services. To learn more, please contact us during business hours at our toll-free hotline: 1.844.ONE.CALL (1.844.663.2255).

Educating our clients and staff. We are sharing materials about infection control to make sure our staff and clients are practicing good hygiene.

Enhancing cleaning protocols. We have increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfection at our offices, clinics, and residences.

Limiting non-essential large meetings and events. When feasible, we are recommending staff use technology to connect, in place of face-to-face meetings.

Releasing a re-opening plan for our Child Development Center's 2020-2021 school year. Learn how we are creating a safe environment for youth in our care.​

We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.

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For some, this time of year brings the anticipation of summer: when the rays of the sun feel stronger, days are longer, and school is ending and there are free and easy days ahead. But for those of us who have lost a parent, grandparent, child, or other loved ones, the upcoming Father's Day holiday often brings renewed feelings of grief and loss. Our pain grows and feels stronger, and our hearts break all over again. The grief we had thought was diminishing a bit, is sharply renewed.

In addition to missing and longing for our loved one, as Father's Day approaches, we sometimes feel guilty thinking about the arguments we had with the loved one we lost, or the Father's Days we may have chosen not to be with our parent. When these feelings come up, it is sometimes helpful to remember that relationships are built on the totality years of loving and growing together, and not just a few isolated incidents. We sometimes feel this type of guilt in order to avoid feeling the depth of the pain of the loss. While we at Emma's Place know Father's Day may not be easy for you, we'd like to offer some support and help in how to get through the days leading up to Father's Day and the actual holiday itself.

The first thing we would like to acknowledge is that just as love is different, unique, and individual for each person, so is grief. There are no right or wrong ways to feel when you are grieving. There is no timetable to grief. What may be helpful to one person may not be helpful to another. While we have some suggestions of what has helped those of us at Emma's Place, please feel free to email us at info@emmasplacesi.org and let us know how you've gotten through these holidays, and we can include your ideas on our website as well.

Allow yourself to feel whatever you are feeling. If you stay present and grounded in your feelings, your emotions will ebb and flow like a wave. Giving yourself the time and space to consciously feel your emotions is healthier than trying to stuff them inside. When you stuff your emotions, they wind up affecting you in unconscious, unhealthy ways.

* Do not let concerned loved ones talk you into doing anything that doesn't feel helpful for you. It's OK to turn down invitations if you would rather spend the day on your own.
* Be extra kind and gentle to yourself. Eat nourishing foods, get enough sleep, give to yourself in big and little ways: use your favorite body lotion, get a massage, treat yourself to your favorite food, reach out to someone who you know will listen with compassion.
* Know you have a right to ask for what you need without feeling guilty about it.
* Maintain a connection with your lost loved one or help a grieving child maintain a connection with a lost loved one by:

o Writing a letter or card to them
o Creating a collage of special photos
o Making a memory box with cherished tokens of times spent with them
o Planting a tree or naming a star in their memory
o Looking for signs that are reminders that they are still with you
o Create a new tradition to honor your lost loved one
* Reach out to Emma's Place for extra caring and support.

While we know Father's Day may not be easy, Emma's Place wishes you peace, comfort, and strength. And perhaps when you least expect it, you may feel your loved one's warmth in the warm sunshine, or hear their spirit in the bird's song waking you up on the morning, or see their beauty in a blossoming flower.

Emma's Place is Staten Island's only not-for-profit, non-denominational Mental Health/Bereavement Counseling and educational program committed to supporting grieving children and families. Located on Staten Island, Emma's Place provides community-based support services throughout the five boroughs of NYC, offering individuals access and the support they need to discover hope and healing through a much needed Mental Health and grief support services niche. In addition, we provide school-based group and individual counseling throughout NYC public and private schools, presently on Staten Island. We receive ongoing requests for professional development/training for teachers, administrators, community organizations and other licensed mental health providers.
We Are:
We are afree-standing, independent grief and loss center, supported by the compassion and generosity of community funding. We are dedicated to having the capabilities to support the growing needs of our community. Emma's Place is the primary resource for local grief and loss education.
"A Walk To Remember"
Clove Lakes Park June 4th 2020 "With Love, From Emma's Place" Adopt a Senior Project

Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday to join us for "A Walk to Remember". We had beautiful weather and made some great friends.

Special thanks to the "With Love From Emma's Place" Premier Sponsors:
Thanks to everyone who helped!
With additional contributions by:

Flowers By Bernard (Thanks for the beautiful carnations!)
120th Precinct Community Council
KCM Plumbing
Attorney Lawrence Giardina
Diane DiSalvo
Maryanne Russo Menoni
Northwell Health / SIUH

New Mural at the Snug Harbor Cottage

Thanks to this generous donation from The Giving Circle!

Watch JM Custom Art create the new mural at the Emma's Place Cottage.

Grieving a loved one during the Spring holidays

Sharing feelings during COVID-19

Dr. Carolyn Taverner introduces Emma's Place

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In the event of a psychiatric emergency, call 9-1-1.

In 2019, Staten Island Mental Health Society's services and programs fully integrated as a division of Richmond University Medical Center. These robust programs for children and families are now part of a larger behavioral health network of advanced, effective services for children, adolescents, and adults. The society's dedicated, licensed physicians, therapists, counselors, and board-certified psychiatrists are now part of the most experienced behavioral health system on Staten Island.

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To contact the Staten Island Mental Health Society or request more information on available behavioral health services and programs, call (718)-442-2225.

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How to Raise a Child with Different Neurological Wiring
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1. WHAT: This is a breathing exercise with equal parts, resembling a square.

2. HOW: Inhale for 4 seconds. Hold your breath for 4 seconds. Exhale for 4 seconds. Hold for 4 seconds. Repeat 4 times.

*You can repeat this as many times as you would like until you feel more settled.

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Regular over-stimulation of your children and the associated meltdowns are all a part of the parenting journey but sometimes they are the hardest part.

For me, this is because when my kids are overstimulated, chances are I am too but don't even realise it.

Here are 12 helpful ways to take a breath and help your child (and yourself) work through those challenging situations in an effective and loving way.

Stay calm out there folks!

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Regular over-stimulation of your children and the associated meltdowns are all a part of the parenting journey but sometimes they are the hardest part. For me, this is because when my kids are overstimulated, chances are I am too but don't even realise it. Here are 12 helpful ways for everyone to take a breath...