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There are few ways to have a more meaningful and lasting impact on children than providing support as they cope with one of life's most difficult challenges. However, providing support to grieving students and joining them as they cope with a painful loss is challenging work. Consequently, taking steps to care for yourself and colleagues is critical. This module underscores the important role of professional self-care for school personnel as they provide support to grieving students.

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Professional Self-Care - Coalition to Support Grieving Students

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Talking about topics involving race can be difficult and emotionally provoking. Teachers often need to confront race and racism in their classrooms. Educators are integral to empowering students and their parents/guardians to have these ongoing conversations. But, how do you start and what do you use, how do you structure your conversations using instructional protocols to foster learning? This webinar will provide teachers with suggestions for designing instructional content enabling them to have the race talk. During the webinar, tools to be used to unpack the content will be highlighted and aligned to instructional activities such as discussion, student-to-student interactions, reading, writing, and researching. Resources identified will include those applicable for blended teaching.

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Race Conversations: Teaching Ideas for the K-12 Classroom

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Recorded Talking about topics involving race can be difficult and emotionally provoking. Teachers often need to confront race and racism in their classrooms. Educators are integral to empowering students and their parents/guardians to have these ongoing conversations. But, how do you start and what do you use, how do you structure your conversations using instructional protocols to foster learning?

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What Is Privilege: Brené Brown On Staying Silent vs. Speaking Up

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The question is:
What should teachers learn from the killing of George Floyd?
Today, Dr. Tracey A. Benson and Holly Spinelli contribute their commentaries.

Several more posts in this series will appear throughout the week.
"Educators play a central role in the perpetuation of anti-black racism in our society"
Dr. Tracey A. Benson is an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research explores the vestiges of structural racism in K-12 education that continue to impede the academic success of students of color. His book, Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism, was released by Harvard Education Press in August 2019:

The law-enforcement officer who has been charged with murdering George Floyd and the other cops who witnessed it were all once students in someone's classroom. How did the teacher of Derek Chauvin, the officer with his knee on the neck of George Floyd, teach him and his classmates about the civil rights movement and the historical oppression of Black people in the United States? What might have happened differently on that fateful day if the educators who cared for Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng, the officers who stood by as George Floyd lay on the ground, had taught their students how to stand up against racism as a part of their socio-emotional development? What would Tou Thao, the officer filmed holding onlookers back as George Floyd cried out for help, have done if his teachers used historical moments such as the murder of Emmitt Till or the beating of Rodney King to help him understand how Black people have been and continue to be the targets of racialized violence?

Educators play a central role in the perpetuation of anti-black racism in our society. All too often, classroom teachers and school leaders subscribe to an ethos of color-mute racism, deliberately suppressing conversations about race and racism, even as the country is in racial peril. Kids want to talk about what they see and how they feel, but educators, especially White educators, sacrifice student learning about racism in society because of their personal discomfort. However, what we often do not realize is that the very color-mute racism we perpetuate as educators is a direct result of the racially illiterate teachers who taught us.

The reason adults are racially illiterate, struggle to talk openly about racism, and have an intense fear of being labeled "racist" is because we don't teach racial literacy in our schools ... we teach racism. We teach interpersonal racism when we act on our biases and treat White students better than students of color. We teach structural racism when we accept the barriers that prevent students of color from enrolling in honors and AP classes. We teach cultural racism when we use a White-centric curriculum that only talks about people of color with relation to times of struggle and ignores vital contributions people of color have made to this country. We teach White liberal racism by treating racist incidents, like the killing of George Floyd, as "bad apple" anomalies, rather than a product of our racist society.

Racism is foundational to the United States and continues to plague our society in innumerable ways. The civil unrest we witness time and time again after yet another killing of an unarmed Black person is, as Martin Luther King said, "... an expression of the unheard." These trends will not be legislated away. It will take a concerted effort from a majority of society to combat the stranglehold racism has on our country.

So, what can educators do?

First, what not to do: 1) Express on social media sentiments of "heartbreak" and "sorrow" and be done with it. Expressions of personal feelings are nice but don't make change. 2) Absolving oneself of responsibility because of lack of know-how. If you are not actively anti-racist, you are directly contributing to racism in society. 3) Reach out to your colleagues or co-workers of color to "check on them" as your sole act, especially if you have not shown up for them before during the litany of previous acts of racism in society. Patronizing for the purpose of self-gratification is irresponsible.

What to do: 1) Pick up literature to get a better understanding about the legacy of racism toward people of color in this country before attempting to enter into conversations or take action. Good intentions are not a substitute for ignorance. It is amazing how folks can Google how to make face masks or homemade bread but never think to Google how to fight racial bias or be an anti-racist. 2) Make a deliberate plan of how you will disrupt racism within your circle of influence. There are plenty of opportunities in our schools and school communities to address vestiges of racism (learn where these areas are by reading literature). 3) Resist the urge to be color mute. After you educate yourself about how the legacy of racism contributes to contemporary racism and anti-black violence, create deliberate spaces for your students to discuss these topics in your classroom.

Our collective discomfort is a direct result of the legacy of color-mute racism in schools, which has left the vast majority of us well-meaning, caring, invested educators racially illiterate. All of the perpetrators who held George Floyd in custody were students once in someone's classroom. It is our responsibility to eradicate racism within our circle of influence. Our actions in our schools, especially in schools without a single student of color, should be guided by our desire to allow our students to build a more racially just society. Silence robs our students of a better future. To all of my fellow educators, please read, learn, do better.

"We must examine our pedagogical practices" Holly Spinelli is an active member of the National Council of Teachers of English's Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English, who began her career as an English teacher and student-rights' activist in New York City public schools and continues this work in a public high school in the Hudson Valley of New York and as an adjunct instructor at SUNY Orange County Community College:
The death of George Floyd is not the first killing of an unarmed black man at the hands of uniformed white men, but his is the one that, despite a long documented history of violent crimes committed against the black community in this country, seems to have awakened folks, namely white people, from a sleepy, complacent existence to one of questioning and action. So, what should teachers learn? Teachers, especially white teachers, should learn that it is time to educate themselves and the other white folks in their homes, neighborhoods, and school communities about their privilege in this country and then follow up by using that privilege to take action against the unjust systems that target, harm, and in extreme cases, murder black folks and other IBPOCs (Indigenous, Black and People of Color). White educators need to do this even if, and especially when, it comes at a cost to our personal security and our personal gain.

We must examine our pedagogical practices: the language we use, the texts and materials we present to our students, and the curriculum we build to see how we can change them to be culturally inclusive, responsive, and anti-racist. As educators, we must continuously work toward becoming agents of positive change through self-reflection, education, and allyship with our IBPOC communities. Educators need to familiarize themselves with the history of systemic oppression and institutional racism in this country, but they must do so together and not by asking their IBPOC friends, neighbors, community members, and colleagues to do the work for them. This is a time for white educators to step away from the sidelines, to conduct their own research, and to begin doing the work. The safety and future of our schools, students, and communities depend on it.

George Floyd's death amplifies Angela Davis' message that, "In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be antiracist." Educators need to do the work to become anti-racist and to create anti-racist educational spaces. The outdated tradition of teacher "neutrality" on issues of racism and human-rights violations is complicit with upholding antiquated, racist, sexist, classist, oppressive systems.

We need to speak up. We need to teach ourselves, each other, and our students how to identify, engage, and dismantle racism and oppression within ourselves and among those around us. Educators' silence on issues of racism, bias, and oppression has never been and can no longer be acceptable. Silence aids white supremacy. Silence aids racism. Refusing to acknowledge the black community's centuries-long pain and suffering at the hands of racist and oppressive systems in this country sends a clear message to our students that it is OK to ignore these issues and to continue with life as it is. This is a privilege that can no longer be ignored. It is a privilege that needs to be checked. Not doing so is an injustice to education and an injustice to all.
Steps You Can Take in Your Classrooms and Within Your School Communities:

Amplify and study voices of IBPOC authors and content providers.

Cite IBPOC authors and content providers when you include their work and ideas in your PD sessions or in any other materials you share with others.

Be self-reflective. Ask yourself about any past harms you may have intentionally or unintentionally caused. Recognize these and fix the behaviors so you and your school community can move forward. Ask:
Who was harmed? How were they harmed? What can I do to make positive changes moving forward? How can I make sure I do not make the same mistakes?

If you make a public error, make a public apology.

Challenge school or district policies that discriminate/target/police students of color (hair policies, dress codes that include hoodie or hat policies, etc.).

White educators: Talk to each other about anti-racism and educate yourselves and each other on how to take well-informed, actionable steps.

Here are resources to help:

Thanks to Dr. Benson and to Holly for their contributions!

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What Educators Should-and Should Not Do-in Response to George Floyd's Death (Opinion)

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The question is: What should teachers learn from the killing of George Floyd? Today, Dr. Tracey A. Benson and Holly Spinelli contribute their commentaries. Several more posts in this series will appear throughout the week. "Educators play a central role in the perpetuation of anti-black racism in our society" Dr. Tracey A.

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Oprah Winfrey leads the conversation speaking directly with Black thought leaders, activists and artists about systematic racism and the current state of America.

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Hiya Gorgeous!

There's no doubt about it-what's happening in the world is exponentially increasing our stress levels. We're collectively facing fear, uncertainty, loneliness and grief as we witness and experience the pain happening around us.

And on top of that, we don't have access to all of our usual comforts and coping mechanisms, like grabbing a bite with a friend or sweating it out at the gym. As a result, we may end up reaching for other, less healthy ways to cope.

For me, that looks like getting lax about my beloved morning routine because, right now, sleeping often seems easier than facing the day ahead. I'm also spending more time on my devices and the 24/7 news cycle is pulling at me like a bonafide addiction. And if I'm being totally honest, the occasional glass of red wine has NOT been occasional. Can you relate?

I know from experience that when I get to this place, it's time to step outside of the emotional tornado and parent my scared inner kid. And to do that, I need to get back to routines and behaviors that lift my energy (and my immunity!) rather than deplete it.

So today, we're exploring the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms. You'll learn how to identify the habits that aren't serving you and replace them with positive, loving alternatives.

Before we dive in, I just want to make one thing very clear: This is not a call to scrutinize all of your behaviors or beat yourself up. There's nothing right or wrong about the behaviors we're about to discuss. We just want to explore whether they're really serving you by helping you take genuine care of your sweet self. That's what really matters.

Also, if you're struggling with depression or anxiety, now may be the time to get professional help-which you can thankfully receive online. Check out this blog for mental health resources to reduce anxiety and boost happiness.

Are your coping practices comforting or numbing?

Healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms can look very similar on the surface: a tasty meal, a glass of wine, an hour of Netflix. So it really comes down to the intention behind the action and how it ultimately makes you feel. Simply put: Are you using it to comfort or to numb?

Comforting fills up your spiritual tank and makes you feel relaxed and content. You come to the practice with the aim of feeling better and being good to yourself-and stop when you're satisfied.

On the flip side, unhealthy coping leaves you numb. You might resort to the habit too frequently or without intentionality-and you're left without any real relief or resolution.

See the difference? Same glass of wine, two totally different outcomes. Now let's talk about some common habits that can become unhealthy coping mechanisms-and how to tell when you've drifted from comforting to numbing.

Comfort Foods That Don't Actually Comfort

Numbing with food doesn't make you feel good, and if you're consistently eating to forget feelings in the first place, that's a red flag. You might notice a feeling of disconnection or absence, and no matter what or how much you eat, you're left empty or unsettled.

Conversely, when you truly comfort yourself with food, you feel deep-down nourished. You find peace and connection as you prep your meal. You savor while you eat. Whether it's a cookie or a carrot, true comfort food connects you with yourself, a sweet memory or the people you're eating with. It leaves you feeling satisfied and maybe even grateful.

Increased Alcohol Consumption

If you find yourself reaching for more drinks than usual (and more often than usual), that's something to pay attention to. Especially if you're sipping in response to a negative emotion. That could be a sign that you're drinking to numb instead of for the pure enjoyment of it!

That being said, enjoying an occasional glass of wine or your favorite cocktail can be a healthy part of your routine. Just remember that when it comes to libations, less is better. One to three drinks per week is a good guideline for men and women. And take note of how you feel before, during and after that drink.

Burying Yourself in Work

Are you working more than usual? And I'm not just talking about what you do for a living-chores and housework are work, too. In times of stress, our boundaries can blur, so watch out for filling all of your "down" time with to-dos (I call this putter rest- watch a video about it here!).

On the other hand, work can be a fun, healthy way to occupy ourselves if we keep it in balance. If you want to tackle reorganizing your closet or scrub your windows for spring, go for it! Just don't do it 24/7 or forget to take time to relax, too.

News and Social Media Binging

This one hits close to home for me! Staying tuned in can make us feel safer and more in control, but there's an upper limit to what's really healthy and helpful. Pay attention to how you feel when you're scrolling. Are you using social media to escape your reality? Is the news adding to your fear, sadness or confusion during this crisis? If so, it might be time to set some boundaries.

On the flip side, if your online engagement makes you feel more informed, inspired or connected (particularly when we're unable to connect in person), then more power to ya! Extra points if it makes you laugh or gives you the warm fuzzies, like this. 🙂

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Again, all of these habits can have neutral outcomes. Munching, sipping, working and spending time on your phone can be great. Just be attentive to whether they're making you feel comforted and happy, or numb and hollow. That's the difference.

10 Healthy Coping Mechanisms to Try Instead

Now that we've covered some of the habits that can become unhealthy coping mechanisms, let's talk about some positive alternatives based on my 5 Pillars of Wellness. (AKA optimizing what you're eating, drinking and thinking, and how you're resting and renewing. Get more background here!)

What You're Eating

Create a cooking ritual. Cooking can be a chore-or it can be a meditative act of self-love. Don your apron, turn on some tunes and have fun with it! The recipes don't have to be fancy-check out these healthy snack ideas or peruse my recipe library for inspiration.

Take yourself on a date. Doesn't matter if you're on your own or have company-treat yourself to a date night in. Light a candle, use your good dishes... maybe even get dressed up! You know yourself best, so do whatever you'll most enjoy. This is an easy, fun way to break up your routine while we're unable to dine out.

What You're Drinking

Take a break from booze and make a mocktail instead. Mix up a yummy mocktail like this refreshing Herbal Elixir and serve it in a martini glass. Put some cucumbers on your eyes and suddenly you've got yourself a booze-free staycation!

If you're looking for a way to wind down before bed, have a caffeine-free tea ceremony! Put on some calming music, light your favorite candle and indulge in a cup of herbal tea. (Take some deep breaths while you're at it!)

What You're Thinking

Fill your feed with positivity (and tune in intentionally). Seek out news and media that make you smile, teach you something new or inspire you. For example, I love following @bymariandrew and @positivelypresent (and may I recommend @crazysexykris?!). When you do tune in, do it with intention. For me, that means limiting my device time so I'm not endlessly scrolling.

Explore a new interest. Instead of trying to manage your mind all day long, turn it loose on a beautiful new outlet. Learn to play an instrument, become an expert on ancient civilizations, dust off your paints or colored pencils, or set up an obstacle course for your dog (or cat!)... whatever brings you some joy and healthy distraction.

How You're Resting

Get plenty of high-quality sleep. Sleep strengthens your immunity and your ability to cope with stress, so hit the off switch on time and head to bed. (Find tips to help you sleep better here!) And don't hesitate to take a nap if you need it-we're dealing with a lot of change right now, so give your brain and body a chance to recuperate.

Rest your spirit, too. Remember what I said about putter rest? Make sure you're giving yourself space to breathe and get grounded throughout the day. Meditating is a great way to do that, so I hope you'll check out my free Instant Stress Reduction guided meditation!

How You're Renewing

Move your body, even if exercise looks a little different these days. Many studios and gyms are offering online classes right now. I'm also a big fan of obé's on-demand invigorating workouts and go to Yoga with Adriene when I'm in the mood for something gentler. Try to get some outdoor movement if you can (or just stand by your window for a few minutes if you can't). Fresh air and sunlight are incredibly healing!

Pause to play. Don't forget the renewing power of fun and friendship! Find some fun at home: Dance in your kitchen, build a fort with your kids or play chase with your pooch. And don't let the distance disconnect you. Read your grandkids a story over FaceTime or have Sunday night dinner with your crew over Zoom. Play a boardgame with friends from afar using an app like Houseparty or catch up on your favorite show with Netflix Party!

It's time to discover what works for you.

I hope these healthy coping mechanisms bring you some comfort and joy whenever you're facing extra stress, especially right now. And remember what I said earlier, coping skills aren't inherently good or bad. That's way too much pressure to put on something we reach for when we're struggling!

The difference between healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms comes down to how they make you feel, both in the moment AND in the long term. So let's set aside judgement and focus on what feels healing and comforting and GOOD. Because ya know what? You deserve to feel good, sweetheart.

Your turn: What's the healthiest way you've been coping lately? Any unhealthy coping mechanisms you want to reconsider?

Peace & comfort,

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Hiya Gorgeous! There's no doubt about it-what's happening in the world is exponentially increasing our stress levels. We're collectively facing fear, uncertainty, loneliness and grief as we witness and experience the pain happening around us.

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From navigating classroom "Zoom bombings" to supporting students with no internet connection, this year, teachers across the nation have been stepping up in greater ways due to the coronavirus pandemic. Everyone, even businesses, has taken notice.

For Teacher Appreciation Week, which begins May 4 and extends through May 8, some restaurants are offering everything from pizza buffets to cellphone plans in order to spread the love.

Dates of the offers and participation can vary by location. To be on the safe side, always check with your closest location before heading out. Also, some will require you to have a restaurant's app or be signed up for emails.
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In some cases, a valid teacher ID is required to get a hold of the freebie or the Teacher Appreciation discount. (Sorry, parents and guardians who have been doubling as teachers at home. You're eligible only where indicated.)

Teacher Appreciation Week deals

Barnes & Noble: The bookstore is offering discounts of up to 25% off the publisher's list price during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Bruegger's Bagels: Bruegger's is offering 20% off all gift card purchases next week from May 4-10.

D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches: For Teachers Appreciation Week, educators can receive 20% off an entire order with the code 7537.

Einstein Bros. Bagels: People who want to show their appreciation to teachers can gift them a treat from Einstein Bros. Bagels. The company is offering selected bagel gifts available to send to all the new teachers. Customers can gift bagels via Door Dash. Homeschooling parents are included.

Jimmy John's: Jimmy John's is offering a limited-time national promotion of $5 off all orders of $20 or more now through May 17. Guests can use promo code 5OFF20 before placing an order online or via Jimmy John's App

Michaels: Teachers can get 20% off their entire purchase during the week of May 3-9.
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MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes: Teachers can get $3 off a purchase of $10 or more using coupon code THANKS for and online orders only from May 4-8.

Osmo for Schools: Through May 31, Osmo for Schools offers 50% off a version of its Genius Kit developed for educators featuring easy-to-clean, durable, washable plastic pieces, plus free shipping to schools or student homes.

Pinkberry: Teachers will receive 50% off any swirl, one per person, per visit, with valid ID, the week of May 3-9t.

Rosetta Stone: Three-month free subscription to students and parents. Offer is available to parents and guardians of K-12 Students who either attend a school that is closed in response to COVID-19 or are homeschooled. Offer includes a 3-month, no-cost Rosetta Stone for Students subscription for new users.

Silk + Sonder: Teachers can use the code THANKYOU.EDU for one month free with S+S ($19.95 off monthly subscription), the all-in-one reflection, intention and action journal that makes proactive self-care easy, fun and relevant.
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Guests can use the SONIC app for contactless ordering and enter promo code "TEACHERS" to enjoy a free Large Drink or Slush with purchase, May 4-8 at any drive-in. Download the app here.

Teachers can get an unlimited plan discount starting from $10 a month per account to $20 a month per account. Customers can apply online through Verizon's discount page.

vineyard vines: vineyard vines is thanking teachers, educators, and administrators for all that they do for our children having a 15% teacher discount.

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Where teachers can get free food and discounts May 4-8

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Over the last year, my brother, my mother, a close friend, and six relatives have died. A couple of weeks after my brother's death, I felt terribly guilty. I suddenly realized that, until that point, I'd had no clue how to support colleagues and friends who had lost loved ones. While I had good intentions, I had done the very things that were not working for me now.

My colleagues also had good intentions. They wanted to support me, but didn't always know how. The offers of support that were most challenging were targeted at taking action and moving things along before I was ready. Instead of feeling replenished, they left me feeling tired, confused, or anxious.

Broadly speaking, there are two ways you can support a grieving colleague: doing or being. Mourners need both.

We're well-trained in doing through our work. We're primed to leave every meeting with a set of action items. Activities like making a meal or picking up the kids from karate can make us feel valuable, demonstrably useful. Doing is familiar, easy, and comfortable.

But being can be uncomfortable, especially when you're trying to support a coworker through loss. What does it look like to simply be with a colleague who is grieving? It looks like empathy.

Brené Brown, author of Daring Greatly, captures this idea well in her short video that distinguishes between the disconnecting properties of sympathy and the connection we gain through empathy. In the video, she refers to nursing scholar Theresa Wiseman, whose research shows empathy to be the capacity to recognize others' perspectives as their true experience, to recognize others' emotions and articulate them, and to avoid judgment. These are all active, not passive, qualities - but they're a type of action that we don't equate to checking things off a list.

Being might be as simple as allowing your coworker to cry in your presence with the blinds closed. Being with your colleagues through exercising empathy and compassion brings you closer to each other. It's harder for some of us, because this type of action requires us to be vulnerable, and it also requires us to be comfortable with someone else's raw, vulnerable feelings. This may not be for everyone, or even something you offer to everyone.

Both doing and being can be helpful, depending on the person and the timing. It's all in how we position our support to our colleagues. Here are some ways to do so and to strengthen your relationship with a coworker when they're grieving.

Don't ask. The questions you ask a grieving colleague can be targeted at specific action. Don't ask how they're doing, how you can help, or what happened. Keep it short and simple. Asking forces your coworker to do something; they have to decide whether and what to share, which they might not be capable of at that time. Instead, try saying, "I'm thinking of you," "I'm holding you in my thoughts," or "I'll check in from time to time." Because they might need some practical help, simply offer specific tasks you could do for them, and let them decide what, if anything, they would like you to do: "I want you to know you can call on me to help at any time. I can bring over meals, organize volunteers to help, run errands, make phone calls that are hard for you to make right now, walk with you, talk with you, or make a mean cup of chai. Just let me know when you're ready to make those kinds of decisions."

Don't compare. Mourning my mother is radically different from mourning my brother. After my brother's sudden death, I wanted to be with my immediate family and curl up in a ball on the sofa, doing nothing but sleeping deeply at night. After my mother's long battle with Alzheimer's, I'm eager to seek out friends and go on daily walks, but I can only sleep a few hours at a time. We're all different in how we mourn. And the grieving process for each person is different depending on whom we mourn. Instead of going into a long description about what was helpful for you when you lost a loved one, briefly let your colleague know whether you've also lost someone, and say, "I can't imagine what this is like for you." Your colleague might ask you how it was for you, or might just take comfort in knowing they're not alone.

Don't rush it. Just because you're seeing your coworker for the first time since their loss, don't feel compelled to blurt out your condolences right before the start of a business meeting. Make eye contact and notice they're there. Afterward, send them an email letting them know you're thinking of them or welcoming them back. Ask them when or how they'd like you to bring up your support and condolences in person. When in doubt, offer your condolences in private, during a lunch break, or when your colleague doesn't have to set aside their raw emotions and get into business mode.

Don't track their progress. While we know that the acuteness of grief will dull over time, many people in the throes of grieving aren't ready to hear that, or to think about letting go of the grieving process. During brief pauses in their pain, they might feel guilty when they've managed to set aside sadness for a short time. Instead of saying, "Are you doing any better?" or "I'm glad you came to the party. It must mean you're doing better," simply try, "It's good to see you" or "I'm glad you came."

Don't think of this as a one-and-done. Grieving will take many forms over time. Some days I want to be by myself and shut out the world. Other days I'd love time with a friend or I crave a hug. And still others I'd simply appreciate having help to sort through my brother's paperwork. Let your colleague know that you're around. Set a reminder to check in with them every two weeks or so. When checking in, keep it short. Try a simple text, such as "Thinking of you" or "Here to support you whenever you need it."

Don't ignore them. After reading all these don'ts, you might be nervous to do anything. But don't let your level of discomfort lead you to say nothing. Ultimately, your support and intentions will come through. Simply focus on your colleague and take your cue from them.

Your bereaved colleague will appreciate your intent to support them. Give them the space to call on your support as and when they need it, without being too forceful. Make your intentions known, and then leave it up to them to guide you in how far to go.

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Self Care during the coronavirus pandemic

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Self Care during the coronavirus pandemic

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The outbreak of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, has resulted in anxiety and social distancing for all of us. The UFT is here to support you through this challenging time. Here are some resources to help you ease stress and stay connected virtually.

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What does the science say about the best foods to boost your immune system?

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What we eat, or don't eat, can affect our immune system. This study was conducted to determine the effect of the consumption of brightly colored vegetables on the immune system: the first two weeks basically no fruits and veggies, then two weeks drinking a cup-and-a-half of tomato juice every day, then carrot juice, then spinach powder. This is a graph of a marker of immune function over those eight weeks. Within just two weeks of a fruit and veggie deficient diet, immune function plummets. But just a cup-and-a-half of tomato juice can bring us back from the ashes. Not five servings a day, just that tall glass of tomato juice. But the carrot juice alone didn't seem to work as well, nor did the powder equivalent of about one serving of spinach. This says to me two things-how remarkably we can affect our immune function with simple dietary decisions, and not all veggies are alike. Though this study was repeated looking at other immune markers and the tomato versus carrot appeared more evenly matched, there is one family of vegetables we definitely don't want to miss out on. Inflammation, leaky gut, all because of an absence of AHR ligands; in other words an absence of cruciferous vegetables: cabbage, collards, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli.

So, do people who eat healthier actually get sick less? Those who eat more fruits and vegetables appear to have a lower risk of getting an upper respiratory tract infection, like the common cold, whether they're vegetarian or not. Even just one added apple a day may help keep the doctor away. The common cold is so innocuous, though, why not test against something stronger?

One can also look at more serious respiratory infections like influenza. Looking at the relationship between various risk factors and influenza-related hospitalizations in the United States, researchers found that a 5% increase in the prevalence of obesity was bad, associated with a 6% increased hospitalization rate. But physical inactivity was worse: 7%. But just tiny bump in the rates of low fruit and vegetable consumption may increase flu-related hospitalization rates even more.

And the common cold isn't always innocuous. A common cold during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with a number of birth defects, including one of the worst, anencephaly, a fatal malformation of the brain. More recent data suggest it's the fever, as anti-fever drugs appear able to prevent the possible birth defects causing effect of the common cold, but even better, not to get sick in the first place.

A thousand women and their diets were followed before and during pregnancy, and women who consumed more fruits and vegetables had a moderate reduction in risk of upper respiratory tract infection during pregnancy, and this benefit appears to be derived from both fruits and vegetables instead of either alone.

Whole fruits and vegetables provide a natural balance of all sorts of things that may improve our immune function in a complementary, combined, or synergistic manner that could account for the protective effect observed from high consumption of both fruits and vegetables. Or maybe that's the only way they got enough. The women who appeared protected in this study were eating nearly nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day, compared with only five servings of fruits, or four of veggies. That may fulfill some arbitrary five or six a day minimum, but may be insufficient for effective immunity.

For example, in that famous study I profiled previously, elderly individuals randomized into a five-a-day group had an improved antibody response to their pneumonia vaccination, compared to just two servings of fruits and vegetables a day; an 80% increase. But only about 30% reached their target levels: 12 out of 40. Six times better than the two-a-day group, but maybe eight-, nine-, or ten-a-day would have worked better.
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5-Minute Morning Yoga - Yoga With Adriene

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In honor of all the hardworking teachers out there, we have some special meditations especially for you!

These meditations are from the "Teacher Self-Care" category of our Tapping Solution App that's now available to download.

This category will always remain free to listen to, but I wanted to share these with you so that you can get a taste of what's available in the app, along with over 100 other Tapping Meditations from a wide variety of categories.
Teacher Self-Care: Setting the Intention for Your Day Teacher Self-Care: Releasing Overwhelm
After listening, let me know in the comments below what you think of these meditations.

Did you feel any shifts take place? How does your body feel after the tapping? Are you ready to take on another day?

I hope you enjoyed it, and please help me spread the word about The Tapping Solution App!

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In honor of all the hardworking teachers out there, we have some special meditations especially for you! These meditations are from the "Teacher Self-Care" category of our Tapping Solution App that's now available to download. This category will always remain free to listen to, but I wanted to share these with you so that you ...

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Defining Empathic Distress

I first heard the term empathic distress from Dr. Joan Halifax, an anthropologist, educator, and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care. She uses the term to describe what happens when someone is exposed repeatedly to the trauma of others. In terms of those who work in service professions like emergency medicine, teaching, and hospice care, Halifax finds it more accurate than compassion fatigue. And I agree-the term struck a deep chord in me when I first heard it. "Yes," I remember thinking, "that's it."

Most weekends I was able to put all that I knew about my students' lives on hold, be with friends and family, and relax. But then there were Saturdays that would go into Sundays when I couldn't shake a foreboding, nagging feeling of despair. I couldn't stop thinking, for instance, about the 16-year-old student in my fifth period class who shared with me that she was by far in the best group home she'd been in but that her belongings were constantly being stolen by other girls.

For teachers, that feeling of deep empathy for a student, coupled with knowing that you've done all you can do-and the child is still perhaps still suffering-can cause considerable distress.

First and foremost, we need to come to an understanding and a place of acceptance that we have a limited area of influence and reach when it comes to the healing journey of our students who have trauma. We can't save anyone but ourselves. We know this. But that helplessness that teachers feel, that is not a sort of fatigue-it's distress. So how do we address that distress?

Relieving Our Empathic Distress

There are commonsense things we know that we can do to ease our anxiety and stress: take a walk, a bath, an exercise class. And what I have found especially helpful with empathic distress is tending to my body, yes, but also to my mind. Sometimes my brain just refuses to calm down. The best way I have found to do this is through contemplative practices-using both mindfulness and compassion practice.

By taking images of brains of those who routinely engage in contemplative practices, neuroscientist Richard Davison discovered that "their mental practice is having an effect on the brain in the same way golf or tennis practice will enhance performance. It demonstrates that the brain is capable of being trained and physically modified in ways few people can imagine. Buddhist monks have known for centuries that meditation can change the mind."

The Practice of Mindfulness

So our brains can change course from erratic, obsessive thinking that is distracting, exhausting, and distressing. Through the practice of mindfulness we can find ourselves more grounded in our bodies and in the present moment.

What does mindfulness practice look like?

Begin by being seated, standing (eyes opened softly or closed), or walking slowly, and then count each breath-each in and out breath equals one breath. Breathe smoothly and calmly and try to keep your mind just on the breath. When thoughts arrive, don't analyze them, simply name them "thinking," and keep counting each breath.

This is just one example for practicing mindfulness. There are many others, and the range of time is up to you (two minutes, eight minutes, etc.). A goal of the practice of mindfulness is to disrupt thinking of the future and the past, keeping one more in the present moment. The results can be quite calming.

More and more educators are practicing mindfulness, adding it to their personal self-care repertoire, and also bringing it into their classrooms.

But do many of us know that mindfulness practice has an important partner?

The Practice of Compassion

The goal of the practice of compassion is to nurture kindness, compassion, and love, for oneself and for others. Cultivating this compassion and good will in our lives can serve as a salve for feelings such as empathic distress.

What does compassion practice look like? Similar to mindfulness, you can be seated, standing (eyes opened softly or closed), or walking slowly, and then one way you can practice it is by repeating to yourself (how many times, and for how minutes is up to you) the phrase, "May I be safe, may I be healthy, may I be happy, may I be at ease."

You can simply stay with just the phrase for yourself, or you can move to the next phrase, imagining someone you would like to wish well who is struggling or in pain-a student, a family member, a colleague. Then repeat the following phrase, "May you be safe, may you be healthy, may you be happy, may you be at ease."

Next, move to thinking about a group whom you are connected with-a classroom full of your students or your family-and repeat the phrase, "May we be safe, may we be healthy, may we be happy, may we be at ease."

In a study, those who engaged in the practice of compassion for seven weeks reported a noticeable difference emotionally-an increase in gratitude, contentment, hope, and joy, and a decrease in anxiety and stress. (You can also try an audio-guided practice for compassion.)

Perception Shift

As teachers working in difficult and challenging settings, the way to survive and thrive isn't just about taking action for ourselves (going to an exercise class, say) or our students (staying after school to listen and comfort, or advocating for additional counseling services). I propose that it also requires we spend time routinely going within and tending to our own distress with intentional care and compassion.

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When Teachers Experience Empathic Distress

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Play one of these guided meditations to get help managing your feelings

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You can practice with these guided meditation recordings from this website, or download them onto your portable device. It's OK if it seems a little weird at first. To get the hang of it, you may wish to try practicing with a particular recording at the same time, every day, for a week. Once you've got the feel for it, you can decide whether to continue using the recordings, or instead, just guide yourself using your own inner voice. ( Caution: Please do not listen to these recordings while driving or operating machinery.)

1. Eating a Raisin Mindfully (~5 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

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2. Mindful Breathing (~5 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

3. Sitting Meditation (~10 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

4. Body Scan (Short) (~10 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

5. SOBER Breathing Space (~3 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

6. Walking Meditation (~ 10 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

7. Mindful Movement (~10 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

8. Mindfulness of Thinking (~10 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

9. SOBER Coping Space (~3 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

10. Loving-Kindness Meditation (~5 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

11. Body Scan (Long) (~30 minutes) (To download, click here and then right-click on the screen to save the MP3 file onto your computer)

Learn more about mindfulness here.

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Information about rent during COVID-19

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The novel coronavirus has pummeled New York City's economy, leaving workers who were once gainfully employed to grapple with the economic fallout. And in a city where renters make up nearly two-thirds of the population, several questions loom large: What happens if I can't make rent? Will I be evicted? And what rights do I have as a tenant?

The good news is that residential tenants cannot be evicted through October 1 thanks to new court guidance. That directive, issued by New York State Chief Administrative Judge Lawerence Marks, mandates that no residential eviction warrants can be executed until October at the earliest, even as pre-pandemic cases begin to move forward.

Back in March, Judge Marks announced a suspension on court eviction proceedings, but a loophole briefly allowed landlords to file new cases. Shortly after, Cuomo closed that loophole and enacted a statewide moratorium on evictions until June 20.

He extended that moratorium by another month - narrowing who qualified under the order - but in a maddening twist, the governor rescinded part of that mandate in July. Under yet another executive order, Cuomo froze the statute of limitations, allowing the court system to continue its hold on moving eviction cases forward. The governor has renewed that freeze and Judge Marks' responded by extending the court's hold evictions.

Cuomo, however, has rolled back orders preventing new eviction cases from being filed. Those cases can be submitted but are prohibited from moving forward under Judge Marks' latest guidance. Cuomo now points to the Tenant Safe Harbor Act - which provides residential tenants with a defense they can use in court, but does not block new cases from being filed - as New Yorkers' only lasting pandemic-related tenant protection.

A qualifying renter under that legislation can never be evicted for not paying rent accrued between March 7 and after the state lifts its final pandemic-related restrictions. But landlords can still seek money judgements to recuperate missed rent for that period. Tenants grappling with eviction cases for reasons other than nonpayment, along with those who had cases in the works against them before mid-March, remain vulnerable.

In short, a swath of renters have protection from eviction but they'll have to prove their case before a judge to qualify. And even as hearings for cases filed before March 17 begin to move forward, evictions are on hold; proceedings for cases filed after that date remain suspended. Tenants, all told, cannot legally be evicted right now. But that doesn't mean some landlords won't try anyway. Housing attorneys and tenant hotlines have been busy fielding questions from frazzled renters receiving misinformation or even threats.

If you're trying to make sense of all this and figure out what this means for you, read on for a breakdown of protections New Yorkers currently have from eviction.

What does a hold on eviction proceedings mean for renters?

Residential evictions will remain on hold in New York until at least October 1, even as proceedings for cases filed before the pandemic begin to move forward. Any case commenced before March 17 must be conferenced in front of a judge before "any further action is taken," according to Judge Marks' latest guidance.

If you recently received a notice of eviction from your landlord, that by itself is not enough to evict you. Your landlord must get an order from the court to legally remove a tenant (even if the tenant's lease has expired or they are behind on rent). But any new or existing eviction warrant cannot be carried out by city marshals until October at the earliest.

The city's five housing courts began to reopen on June 22, when landlords were able to submit new eviction cases. But those proceedings are also on pause until further notice.

How does the Tenant Safe Harbor Act factor into things?

The Tenant Safe Harbor Act, which was sponsored by Manhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman and Bronx Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz, makes it so tenants can never be evicted for missing rent payments throughout the COVID-19 crisis, specifically from March 7 until all coronavirus-related restrictions are lifted in a tenant's county. (That is, so long as the tenant can prove to a judge that they suffered a financial hardship during that period.)

It's crucial to understand that this legislation does not waive rents for that period. A renter can't be evicted because they missed rent during that time, but a landlord can still seek a money judgement to recuperate any unpaid rent.

Patrick Tyrrell, a staff attorney with Mobilization for Justice, notes that such a judgement could still do "a lot of harm" to renters who could face having their wages garnished, liens put against their personal property, or seeing their credit ravaged if they're unable to pay.

If I won't be evicted, do I still have to pay rent?

Short answer: Yes; the Tenant Safe Harbor Act does not cancel rent payments, and if you can, you should still pay your rent. Not paying rent will open a legal pandora's box that enables a landlord to bring a nonpayment case against a tenant.

That said, paying rent may not be feasible for many New Yorkers who recently lost work. This is why the eviction moratorium, and subsequent legislation, came into existence: So those suffering a sudden financial hardship aren't forced onto the streets during a pandemic.

For those struggling to make ends meet, the city's Human Resources Administration can offer some help through the " One Shot Deal." This emergency assistance program can provide qualifying New Yorkers with a one-time payment they can put toward rent.

Jason Wu, a housing attorney and a trustee for the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, says communication can also be key here. If you can't make rent, you might want to let your landlord know that you recently suffered a loss of income and see if an arrangement can be reached; when you find a new source of income, you may be able to negotiate a repayment plan with your landlord for missed payments, says Wu.

Can my landlord still file a nonpayment case against me?

Now that the city's housing courts have partially reopened, yes. But those cases have been adjourned until at least October. This means that New York landlords have the option to initiate new eviction cases against tenants. But while those cases can be filed, tenants are not currently at risk of an eviction warrant being issued and executed against them.

But my landlord is still threatening to evict me. What do I do?

As Andrea Shapiro, a program manager with the Met Council on Housing puts it, "There's nothing landlords can do to get you out legally right now. The law is on your side." As the city's housing courts gradually reopen, some proceedings are beginning to resume, but the eviction process is a laborious one and a legal eviction is still a ways off for most renters.

You don't have to go anywhere, and you shouldn't: Health officials continue to caution those feeling sick - and those who are not - to limit their time outside. But if your landlord shows up at your door and claims you've been evicted or tries to change the locks, shut off utilities, or physically remove your belongings, you can call the police and explain that your landlord is engaging in an illegal eviction, what's known as a "self help eviction," according to Wu. (It's a criminal misdemeanor to illegally evict a tenant in New York.)

Wu worries that some landlords may try to bully tenants who are not familiar with the eviction process into leaving when they don't have to. "I have concerns about the intimidating and harassing tactics that landlords are using that really ride the line of what's legal but potentially arises to harassment," says Wu. "It's important that tenants know that protections exist."

A city marshal is trying to evict me. Can they do that?

No. In March, the city's Department of Investigations (DOI) notified all marshals that eviction proceedings are suspended, and that directive has since been extended until October. If a marshal tries to execute an eviction warrant, do not comply, and report the activity by calling DOI's Bureau of City Marshals at (212) 825-5953.

"Don't make decisions out of fear," says Susanna Blankley, the campaign coordinator with the Right to Counsel NYC Coalition. "Know that you have rights; know that you have power."

What if I'm diagnosed with COVID-19 - does that change anything?

It's critical to know that your landlord cannot ask you to leave your apartment because you have tested positive for COVID-19 or may be sick, according to the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants. It's illegal for your landlord to discriminate against you, harass you, or threaten to kick you out of your home because of fear or stigma surrounding COVID-19. If you're experiencing discrimination or harassment by your landlord, report it to the city's Commission on Human Rights by filling out this form.

What happens when these eviction protections expire?

The answer to that question is currently up in the air.

Queens State Senator Michael Gianaris has proposed legislation that would suspend rent for 90 days for residential and commercial tenants impacted by COVID-19. The bill would also provide mortgage relief to the landlords of qualifying tenants.

"We are staring down the barrel of a housing crisis we know is coming," says Gianaris. "We can either let that happen or we can put up some legal structure around it and try to soften the landing."

That bill, however, was quashed when the State Legislature returned to Albany in May to take up a package of COVID-19 relief bills. Instead the legislature passed the Tenant Safe Harbor Act, though the bill's sponsors, Hoylman and Dinowitz, acknowledge that it is only a small piece of the rent relief puzzle. "No law can single-handedly solve the eviction crisis - but [this] is one crucial step to address the looming tidal wave of evictions," says Hoylman.

Now state lawmakers are pushing for the passage of the Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act of 2020, proposed by Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou and State Senator Julia Salazar. That bill would cancel residential rents accrued between March 7 and the end of New York's ongoing state of emergency, plus an additional 90 days afterward.

Roughly 14,500 New York City families have pending eviction warrants and are the most imminently at risk of losing their homes once the court's protections expire, which will trigger a wave of displacement across the city. Hundreds of thousands more could be at risk of housing instability now that weekly $600 pandemic unemployment payments have expired. New York University's Furman Center estimates that 279,400 low-income renters who received those payments will face an increased rent burden. Additionally, the Furman Center estimates another 111,500 renters lost their jobs but did not claim unemployment.

The Housing Justice for All coalition - of which the Met Council on Housing and the Right to Counsel Coalition are members - has advocated for an outright cancellation of rent during the pandemic, calling on Cuomo to suspend rent for the duration of New York's health crisis. "Without relief, what will happen is mass displacement that would just be unconscionable," says Blankley.

At the very least, the governor should extend his initial blanket moratorium for the duration of the pandemic - and then for at least three months after that, says Shapiro. "It would give people a little more time to get on their feet," she says. A new state bill, introduced by Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie, dubbed the Emergency Housing Stability and Tenant Displacement Prevention Act, seeks to go much further. That legislation would prohibit evictions, new cases, and money judgements for a year after the state lifts its final COVID-19-related emergency restrictions.

"Members of our community are already hanging on by a thread and would not be able to withstand the pain and instability that an eviction would cause," says Myrie, adding that the bill would serve as a "a stopgap measure as our economy stabilizes."

On the city level, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who supports canceling rent, has introduced legislation that would effectively halt evictions and debt collection for both residential and commercial tenants until September 30, following the expiration of state and federal eviction protections. The bill would also prevent city marshals and sheriffs from collecting debts and carrying out evictions on New York City residents impacted by COVID-19 until April 2021. That bill has so far stalled in the Council.

But if New York is to bounce back from this pandemic without deepening the city's homelessness crisis and further spiraling into economic uncertainty, the governor and lawmakers must offer great rent relief and protection from eviction, says Wu.

"I think the initial eviction moratorium was a good first step, but it was not a long-term solution," says Wu. "And what we have now is just kicking the can down the road."

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Optical illusions (sometimes called also visual illusions) are cool images perceived in a manner that differs from objective reality. What the human eye sees is interpreted by the brain in a way that contradicts physical measurement of the source image.

You can find several types of cool optical illusions on this site all sorted into detailed categories located below and in menu on the right side as well. They are suitable not only for adults but also for kids.

Warm Up Your Brain

Can you find all 5 Y's in this picture?
I assure you that they are there. Take a closer look.

Red Dot

Only a few people can see an image hidden in this eye test. If you don't see it at first, then relax, move back and forth. Give it some time. Once you see it, don't forget to challenge your friends.

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Optical illusions don't "trick the eye", nor "fool the brain", nor reveal that "our brain sucks", ... but are fascinating!

They also teach us about our visual perception and its limitations. My selection here emphazises beauty and interactive experiments; I also attempt explanations of the underlying visual mechanisms where possible. Returning visitor? Check →here for History/News.

"Optical illusion" sounds derogative, as if exposing a malfunction of the visual system. Rather, I view these phenomena as highlighting particular good adaptations of our visual system to its experience with standard viewing situations, confronted with an atypical situation. These experiences are based on normal visual conditions, and thus under unusual contexts can lead to inappropriate interpretations of a visual scene (="Bayesian interpretation of perception").

If you are not a vision scientist, you might find my explanations too highbrow. That is not on purpose, but vision research simply is not trivial, like any science. So, if an explanation seems gibberish, simply enjoy the phenomenon 😉.

What do illusions reveal about my personality?

Nothing! While the web is full of claims that your personality (right- or left brain dominated, intro- vs. extroverted, stressed or sublime, or whatnot...) can be deduced from your ability to see some given illusion or which variant for bistable ones. However, there is no reliable scientific data that suggests this. That's just click-baiting BS. There is some influence of age, though - but you don't need illusions to know your age... So: Don't let it irk you if you don't see all the phenomena described. For many illusions, there is a percentage of people with perfectly normal vision who don't see them, mostly for reasons currently unknown.

More material

Bach & Poloschek (2006) Optical Illusions Primer (PDF, 2 pages from ACNR); on the programming: Bach 2014 (paywalled, contact me for a PDF).

Book (in German): "... Täuschungen ... Sehphänomene"

Motion & Time

Luminance/Brightness & Contrast

Colour

Geometric & Angle Illusions

Space, 3D & Size Constancy

Cognitive / Gestalt Effects

Specialties with faces

Auditory Illusions

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The Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) Campaign is dedicated to providing community-facing materials on public charge to better equip immigrants with what they need to know to make the best decision for themselves and for their families.
Online Public Charge Screening Tool
We encourage you to use this online screening tool with immigrants and those who assist them to understand which immigrants face a public charge test and which benefits are included in the public charge test. The website lists the federal names of the benefit programs, has a separate page with CA-specific information, and is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Thanks to our partners at PIF-CA, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, Immigration Advocates Network, Probono.net as well as staff at CLASP and NILC for helping make this online tool possible.
NOTE: The Trump Administration's public charge "wealth test" from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State is being challenged in courts across the country. The messages in the top 2 resources below are accurate under any version of the rules. Additionally, please keep in mind that on March 13, 2020 USCIS announced that COVID-19 testing, prevention, or treatment would NOT be used against immigrants in a public charge test. This means that immigrant families should seek the care they need during this difficult time.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Public Charge Messages for Community Members
(Top messages to share with immigrant communities on the recent changes to public charge - PIF)

Should I Keep My Kids Enrolled in Health & Nutrition Programs?
(Use this guide to help answer commonly asked questions about how to make good decisions for your family and their health - PIF)
The following resources were updated in February 2020, after implementation of the DHS and DOS public charge rules.
Public Charge: Does this apply to me?
(How public charge will impact you based on your immigration status, and what you should do - PIF)

You Have Rights - Protect Your Health
(An overview for mixed-status families when it comes to going to the doctor or enrolling in health insurance - PIF)

Amharic | Arabic | Burmese | Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese | More translations coming soon

Immigrant Sponsors and Public Benefits
(Frequently asked questions on access to public benefits for immigrants with sponsors - PIF)

Public Benefits Awareness Toolkit
(Social media and digital toolkit to share more resources included above - PIF)

Please visit the Special Resources Page for links to additional resources created by the PIF Campaign and our partners.

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Community Education Resources on Public Charge

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The Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) Campaign is dedicated to providing community-facing materials on public charge to better equip immigrants with what they need to know to make the best decision for themselves and for their families.

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A handy painting game for kids and adults to enjoy amazing doodle fun on iPad and iPhone. With 20+ magical brushes, kids can doodle like an artist to unleash their imagination and creativity. Adults can paint a beautiful doodle full of childhood color as if they were kids once again.

- more than 20 magical brushes, such as neon, glow, ribbon, star sparkles, fireworks, rainbow, crayon, oil, etc
- create a video with your doodle artwork
- doodle on your photos
- playback your painting like an animation movie
- gallery to keep doodle painting, where you can play back them anytime, and share them with family and friends.

With the amazing brushes and surprising colorful strokes, all ages can enjoy the happiness of doodle just like they're kids.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rObLR7_Bjec

App just needs a little work

I think it's a great app overall but if you really think about it then it kind of needs a few changes like the part where youCan't choose the colors that you want it chooses them for you I just don't think that's right it just needs a little adjustment and then I will be right but the real change that it needs is just a little bit more opportunities or you can really do is take pictures of it and watch it and make the pictures and still choose the colors that you use that's just not right I don't get it why can't they just make an app where you can choose the colors anyway I think another problem is that you can never really redo your picture I mean you can Took me a while to figure it out but that's not the real problem another real problem is that you can never really do exactly what you want to do like let's say you wanted to make a Christmas tree when you start drawing it it's orange and Christmas trees are brown and green and then you put lights on it that's no problem when you put the bulbs on it that's no problem either but it doesn't even have brown it needs all the colors and I think you should get to choose them that's all the problems that I think it has but I also think that they should add more to it even if overall it's pretty good I give it a four star thank you oh and by the way my name is GraceMiller I live in 321 S. Englewood or Miller I live in 321 S. Englewood Road the date is October 21, 2022

Needs one more thing, but good ☺️

I saw this app when I was looking for drawing apps and I remembered when I was younger I used to play it and just doodle. The app is very fun with all the features but it needs some adjustments, you can't change the color of the things you do every time you pick up up your finger/touch screen pen thing it turns a different color. I think I remember you used to be able to change it but now you can't. It's still a fun app but I would really recommend to be able to change the color. One of the things I love about this app is those sparkles and it is an easy way to make a picture you can draw that on your picture. But I would just love if you can change the color of it. I love everything about this app except that thing, I live the types of brush things and the sparkles and stars and heart things. So if you are reading this I would totally recommend this app but just be aware you can't change the color of things. There's super cool features but I feel like the least it can have is to change the color. But yeah thankf for reading this, and I hope it helps! 😀

Awesome ps hints about a bad game

Love cause you can draw anything and it surprises you with difrent colors witch I love so much I now some people would absolutely hate the fact it doesn't let them choose but I like like it so so so much such an addictive game it lets me test my artistic style and I like sharing my drawings with the world sad I can't and it doesn't glitch like this one game I could not play the 18th level because it kept glitching the worst game I ever downloaded 😡. But anyways this game is so much better than that one game let me give you a warning I'll tell you all the name LOOPER the worst game if anyone downloaded looper they know what I mean by the worst game ever I love these ether games they are the best Gravitrax and pixel art and you have pitchers your camara app witch should come with a phone our you can download now and it gets just the right shades and Coloring book it gets 5 dozen pitchers a month or week now over a million coloring pages are able to be colored and my absolute fav jigsaw puzzle the app it's awesome some puzzles you have to buy and off a credit card my mom won't let me buy any with her credit card sad but one of the best games and prodigy a math game math turns into learning fun like azzyland would say stay awesome stay sweet and don't forget to be nice to each other by see you next time

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‎A handy painting game for kids and adults to enjoy amazing doodle fun on iPad and iPhone. With 20+ magical brushes, kids can doodle like an artist to unleash their imagination and creativity. Adults can paint a beautiful doodle full of childhood color as if they were kids once again.

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Thrive Market has a fund to get extra groceries to families in need.

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Update 6/1: $650,000 Raised for COVID-19 Relief
We've now raised more than $650,000 to support those impacted by COVID-19. Thank you to our members, brand partners, and brand ambassadors for making this happen!

Update 5/6: $500,000 Raised for COVID-19 Relief
We've now raised more than $500,000 to support those impacted by COVID-19, including 5,000 families and more than 500 first responders and healthcare workers. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!

Update 5/4: Indiana Warehouse Donated to Local First Responders
Last week, Thrive Market employees at our Batesville, Indiana, fulfillment center donated bags of essential supplies to Batesville police, firefighters, and EMS personnel. Thank you to all of the heroes on the front lines!

Update 4/21: An Update From Our CEO
This morning, Thrive Market co-founder and CEO Nick Green announced in a letter to members that he will be donating the remainder of his 2020 salary to the Thrive Market COVID-19 Relief Fund to help meet the overwhelming need and ensure that every deserving family who applies for a grant can become a recipient. Thank you, Nick, for stepping up and thank you to our members for inspiring him to give! You can read his letter in its entirety here.

Thrive Market CEO Nick Green (center right)

Update 4/14: Spotlight on Stipends to Healthcare Workers
Thanks to the donations we've received over the past several days, we've been able to send hundreds of memberships and grocery stipends to healthcare workers and first responders around the nation. We're so inspired by the strength and perseverance of these frontline heroes and are grateful that we (and everyone who's donated over the past several weeks) can play a small role in supporting them. Thank you, frontline heroes!

Update 4/13: Health (& Pop Star!) Ambassadors Stepping Up
Over the past week, we've seen so many friends making personal donations to the COVID-19 Relief Fund and calling on their Instagram followers to show their support. A special thank you to Mark Hyman, Chris Kresser, Wellness Mama, Kelly Leveque, and Pia Mia for their support this week!

Update 4/10: Partnering With LA.'s Children's Institute
We're thrilled to announce a partnership with Children's Institute (CI), whose generosity this week will fund an additional $100k to Angelinos in need of healthy essentials. CI offers support to children in underserved communities where many families are facing increased financial hardship because of school closures and job losses associated with COVID-19. Through the partnership, more than 320 families (1,400 individuals) enrolled in CI's programs will receive free memberships and a weekly stipend to Thrive Market. We've also provided more than 1,000 free memberships to CI's teachers and staff who are fighting tirelessly for those struggling the most right now.

Photo: Courtesy of Children's Institute

Update 4/3: Donating Without Placing an Order (Now Live!)
Thank you to everyone who has donated at checkout to support our COVID-19 Relief Fund. Today, we're proud to announce the Thrive Market COVID-19 Relief Fund donation page as a way for members and non-members alike to show their support without needing to place an order. Donating is easy and takes just a few minutes-simply select the amount you'd like to donate to affected families, seniors, and healthcare workers, and indicate whether it's a one-time or recurring donation. We're grateful for any amount, however big or small, you can contribute. Last but not least, we'd like to send huge thank yous to Garden of Life and New Chapter for getting this effort off to a strong start with generous donations of $7,500 and $5,000, respectively.

Update 3/20: How You Can Help Someone in Need
Some members have asked how they can use Thrive Market to get supplies to an elderly or immunocompromised neighbor, relative, or friend, and we want to help! If you know someone who needs groceries or supplies and is unable to leave home, please send an email with details to covid19relief@thrivemarket.com and we'll help you coordinate getting an order to them as soon as funds are available.

Dear Members,

For the past three weeks, all of us here at Thrive Market have been focused on one thing: getting you the products you need to keep your families safe and healthy during the coronavirus crisis.
We're humbled to be the place you turn to at a time like this and we won't let you down. We've built up our inventory levels on key products and will never engage in surge pricing. We'll also continue to communicate transparently about all shipping delays.

But the crisis is now entering a new and more serious phase. As schools and businesses shut their doors and confirmed cases of COVID-19 grow, millions of families will face hardships in the weeks and months ahead, from lost wages to unplanned childcare needs to potentially crippling medical expenses. The families most affected are also likely to be those least equipped to face these hardships alone-and they shouldn't have to.

If your family or someone you know needs support, send a message or short video explaining the situation to covid19relief@thrivemarket.com. Stipends will be awarded to members, Gives members, and non-members alike, and will be based purely on need.

To all of you who choose to donate some or all of your savings on your next order: THANK YOU. Your generosity inspires us-and will make a difference now more than ever.

We're all in this together,
The Thrive Market Team

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Update 6/1: $650,000 Raised for COVID-19 Relief We've now raised more than $650,000 to support those impacted by COVID-19. Thank you to our members, brand partners, and brand ambassadors for making this happen! Update 5/6: $500,000 Raised for COVID-19 Relief We've now raised more than $500,000 to support those impacted by COVID-19, including 5,000 families and more than 500 first responders and healthcare workers.

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The UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members cope with the COVID-19 pandemic with individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources.

What kind of services can you receive?

The UFT Member Assistance Program has partnered with mental health professionals at the Center for Trauma and Stress Education to bring UFT members this six-week group session on managing stress and trauma recovery. We recognize how these unprecedented times have caused many of us to feel anxious and overwhelmed. These sessions will allow you to:

Manage the range of emotions you may be experiencing.

Learn coping skills to help ease anxiety.

Stay connected with others and implement mental health strategies to improve both your work and home life.
These virtual sessions will be conducted via Zoom and are available to all UFT members, free of cost. Attendance at all six sessions is required.Register online "

Virtual support groups. During this time, staying connected is crucial to your well-being. The following groups are being offered via a HIPPA-compliant Zoom videoconference:

Taming the Volcano Inside of You: The pandemic has led to negative emotions for many people. Learn to identify your emotional triggers, develop healthy coping skills and enhance your interpersonal relationships by taming the volcano inside you. Register online "

Grief and loss support group: Grieving the loss of a loved one or colleague can be difficult and complicated. You don't have to go through it alone. Connect with other members who are also experiencing a loss, whether due to COVID-19 or another cause. Register online "

Individual phone assessments and consultations. Call 212-701-9620 or email MAP at mapinfo@uft.org with your request and a licensed clinician will get back to you within 48 hours.

Online resources: Visit the UFT website for online podcasts, meditations, books or webinars that can help you through these times.
Classroom Café Podcast: The Classroom Café podcast is meant to inspire, nourish and motivate you. Check it out for topics such as managing your fear and anxiety during the pandemic, mindfulness and compassion, healthier eating, inclusive schools and more. These podcasts can also be found on iTunes, Spotify, GooglePlay, and SoundCloud.

Referrals for you and your family members to appropriate outside services including, but not limited to:

Mental health: clinics, psychotherapists, psychiatrists

Substance use treatment centers

Legal and financial services

Support with trauma, bereavement and loss

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The UFT Member Assistance Program is helping union members cope with the COVID-19 pandemic with individual consultations, virtual support groups and online resources. What kind of services can you receive? The UFT Member Assistance Program has partnered with mental health professionals at the Center for Trauma and Stress Education to bring UFT members this six-week group session on managing stress and trauma recovery.

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It takes a toll on the teacher or helped. This article talks about managing it.

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It can be difficult for educators, who are so often over-tasked and under-resourced, to prioritize self-care. But doing so is incredibly important and beneficial, both for educators and their students, especially when it comes to supporting students affected by trauma. Teaching is emotional labor, so here are some ways for trauma-informed educators to cope, care for themselves, and prevent burnout.

Working trauma-adjacent

Educators who work with students impacted by trauma run the risk of experiencing secondary traumatic stress, also referred to as compassion fatigue or vicarious trauma. According to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, compassion fatigue is "the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another." Compassion fatigue is a common result of working with those who have endured traumatic experiences; it is prevalent amongst healthcare professionals, social workers, and educators.

Recognize the signs of compassion fatigue

The symptoms of compassion fatigue are similar to those associated with first-hand trauma:

isolation

depression

difficulty focusing

aggression

anxiety

insomnia

excessive drinking

appetite changes

anger and/or sadness

Additionally, some may experience denial. This can be one of most dangerous symptoms, according to the Compassion Fatigue Project. "Denial is one of the most detrimental symptoms of Compassion Fatigue and Life Stress. It can easily hinder your ability to assess the level of fatigue and stress in your life, as well as thwart your efforts to begin the healing process."

In a school organization, leaders and peers should look for collective symptoms such as:

chronic absenteeism

struggles amongst teacher teams

aggressive staff behaviors

colleagues feeling overwhelmed or unable to finish their work

negativity toward school leadership

resistance to change

a general apathy toward the school mission and its success

Learn more: Take the Life Stress Test

In-school support

School leaders can help sooth compassion fatigue by offering professional development around self-care or mindfulness. Bring in a meditation or yoga teacher to lead the staff in some restorative practices. Give your staff an outlet and a safe space to talk about the traumas they've taken on, and then provide training on healthy coping skills. Invite a counselor or let the school's counseling staff run a PD on trauma self-care. Mindfulness strategies, a fun team-building outing, writing exercises, and even small-group counseling sessions help those of us who spend our lives helping others. Not a school leader? Suggest these ideas to your principal or start your own staff wellness group!

Learn more: Powerful Resources for Teaching Through Trauma or Tragedy

At-home self-care

Teachers are busy, but sacrificing healthy routines to make room for the needs of others only makes us less effective at what we do. Julie Owens, Associate Professor of Education, says, "In order to support students or those around you, you must first support yourself! Think of the banking system. You need to have money to make withdrawals. If you have nothing left to give, because you have not taken care of yourself, your "bank" will be deficient and you will be even more stressed. Practice mindfulness strategies, do things you enjoy, and remember you are worthy of being cared for also."

Meal planning, drinking water, exercising, prioritizing sleep, and practicing meditation can help keep you strong, regulated, and steady. Create routines that allow your to-do list to get done while also preserving some "me time." Try not to do school work after 7pm or commit to no devices after 10pm. And seriously, it's ok to say "no" sometimes. You can't do it all, nor should you. Stay on top of your needs by taking a mindful minute a few times a day and ask yourself: What does my body need right now? What does my mind need right now?

Self-preservation mindsets

It's common for teachers to feel a perpetual sense of failure when they aren't able to fix all of the ills and woes of their students. One way to help build some healthy emotional boundaries is to identify what you wish you could do versus what you can actually do. You cannot eradicate or prevent all suffering for your students. But you can show up each day, support your students, advocate for them, and love them. Begin each morning by thinking of your students and say to yourself: "I will provide a loving and safe environment in my classroom today." At the end of each day, breathe in slowly to calm your system. Breathe out and say, "I have done good work today. I will let the stress and worry go until tomorrow."
Learn more: Essential Strategies for Managing Trauma in the Classroom
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Jennifer L.M. Gunn spent 10 years in newspaper and magazine publishing before moving to public education. She is a curriculum designer, teaching coach, and high school educator in New York City. She is also cofounder of the annual EDxEDNYC Education Conference for teacher-led innovation, and regularly presents at conferences on the topics of adolescent literacy, leadership, and education innovation.
Don't go it alone. Work to cultivate a school culture where supporting each other is the norm. Building and relying upon small support groups, staff teams or work/home friendships can help make the work more manageable. When we realize we're not alone, the burden gets lighter. It's important that these support networks remain a positive resource, rather than a breeding ground for negativity. Take a walk with a colleague during your prep. Begin meetings with some breathing exercises. Take time to compliment the efforts of others. Positivity is contagious and peer support makes a strong foundation for your hard work.

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