By James Lindquist | Associate Director of Development
The Holidays have come and gone and we welcome in a new year and staff. We have new staff which includes a new Social Worker for the NHCP program, a new NHCP Occupational Therapist, a primary social worker for Our House residents and an Occupational Therapist for Our House Residents.
The NHCP Self Compassion Group learned how daily messages of gratitude can bring caring, insight and the awareness that we are not alone. It’s been over a month since they started sharing what they are grateful for in a daily email. It’s not like writing a letter, as they aren’t obliged to respond to the contents of the other person’s message. They are witnesses to each other’s experience. That’s all.
One of them wrote in regards to the experience: “I am grateful for: this practice… The Wisdom Of My Sponsor… doctors who have my best health at heart… my friend Chris who at any hour drives me to late medical appointments when I am not able… Reminders to breathe… My son's integrity… Not going to bed with the demons I awoke with…”
Residents and clients receive a monthly newsletter that is created by the Administrative Assistant for NHCP. The newsletter is a resource for activities, outings, recipes, etc. The newsletter also includes a monthly calendar.
On Wednesday, December 17th we had the Our House Holiday party where clients, residents, staff, and volunteers where invited to celebrate the holiday season. Several of the Oregon Symphony members came and played holiday carols.
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