THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION PAGE 27 FEB/MARCH 2022 theconnectionsnj.com WOMEN’ S CONS IGNMENT BOUTIQUE NEW WINTER ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY SALE The sustainable way to buy Designer Clothes, Bags, Shoes & Jewelry at 60-80% Below Retail 186 Mount Bethel Road, Warren, NJ 908-647-7336 www.thevestedinterest.com Open Tue, Wed, Fri 11am-6pm • Thurs 11am-7pm • Sat 11am-5pm Consignments accepted by appointment. • VINCE CAMUTO • MICHAEL KORS • RALPH LAUREN • ANTHROPOLOGIE • LULULEMON • COACH • THEORY • CHICOS • TALBOTS • KATE SPADE • LUCKY • • MARC JACOBS • TORY BURCH • D.V.F. • VINCE FREE PEOPLE • BCBG • GUCCI • ANN TAYLOR • DKNY • LILY PULTIZER • EILEEN FISHER • JOIE Or contact JFS for more information at: 908-725-7799 admin@jewishfamilysvc.org The COVID-19 pandemic, its resulting stressors and changes, and the increased need for mental health care have been well documented in these past almost 2 years since the coronavirus began its intrusion into our worlds. All walks of life have needed to adjust and adapt to the changing landscape, and that can result in increases in anxious feelings, sadness, and isolation. Because winter, even without a global pandemic, has effects on mental health, we need strong ways to combat winter blues, covid-19 mental health effects and protect ourselves from developing more serious concerns. Combat the Winter Blues 1. Call, contact or connect with someone every day, even if only for 10 minutes. 2. Get outside or near a window- Find some quiet time to connect with the sights, sounds and smells of nature and soak in some much needed sunlight. 3. Stabilize your eating and sleeping schedule - Focus on quality nutrition and sleep to give your body the foundation it needs to feel balanced. 4. Express and validate your feelings and needs - Carve out some time each day to journal, paint, write, or otherwise express how you are feeling and what you need; you may be surprised what you discover about yourself. 5. Exercise- People of any activity level can benefit from movement based coping skills such as yoga (chair yoga for those less limber), walking, stretching, dancing, and other strength building exercises. 6. Make environmental adjustments - Lighting, positive music, declutter, change your seat, turn off the TV, and change other visual stimulation for brain benefits. 7. Give to others and the world - Donating items, volunteering time or talent, joining a cause or developing a new hobby are all ways to have purposeful connections and have brain boosting benefits. Despite these efforts, somemay still experience feelings of sadness, isolation and lack of interest/energy that interfere in their daily life. The JFS Clinical Counseling Program can help. This program is facilitated by licensed master’s level clinicians, who are experienced in guiding people of different age groups in a therapeutic process in a safe and secure setting, often telehealth during this time. Children adjusting to life changes or struggling with big emotions have one-onone attention and home coping planning to assist them and their parents in reducing negative feelings and behaviors. Teenagers have someone to talk to who can help them better connect with the adults and supports them in their life. Adults have a listening ear and engage in problem solving and communication work. Seniors, battling isolation or medical issues and other changes, have specialized care and support as well. These are just some examples of how our program supports those in our community. In addition to counseling, Jewish Family Services also offers groups that provide peer support, psychoeducation, and links to community resources in a small, intimate group environment. JFS of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is committed to serving the needs of the community and provides a continuum of programs and services open to all. For more information, please contact us at (908)725-7799 or visit our website: www.JewishFamilySvc.org. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE’S CLINICAL COUNSELING Battling the Winter Blues, and providing professional care in our community, All walks of life have needed to adjust and adapt to the changing landscape, and that can result in increases in anxious feelings, sadness, and isolation. Because winter, even without a global pandemic, has effects on mental health, we need strong ways to combat winter blues, covid-19 mental health effects and protect ourselves from developing more serious concerns In addition to counseling, Jewish Family Services also offers groups that provide peer support, psychoeducation, and links to community resources in a small, intimate group environment. Community News...
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