03/17/2020
ATTN: OUR CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Dear clients and families,
Kidz Connect Counseling Services is open and we will remain open until we feel it is not safe or the state orders us to do so. It is our responsibility to our children and their families and we take that very seriously. We understand that your family and children’s needs did not disappear because of this fast spreading virus. At Kidz Connect Counseling Services, we are taking the recent pandemic of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) very seriously. Although there are no reported cases in our area as of 3/15, we are doing what we can to take preventative measures. We want to assure the safety and health of all our children and their families.
We will be taking the following preventative measures to keep our facility clean and safe for all who enter:
-Therapist and office staff will wash hands before and after each visit
-One staff member will be disinfecting and sanitizing therapy rooms, toys, restrooms, lobby and other areas throughout the clinic as needed
-All therapists and staff who are feeling ill are asked to stay home
We ask you and your families to take the following precautions as well:
-We ask that everyone wash their hands upon arrival and after exiting the clinic
-We ask that only adults who are HEALTHY accompany the child.
-Look out for symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, chills, fever over 100, sore throat, and runny nose.
-If your child is sick, there is no need to bring him/her to the clinic. We will provide services via telemed/telephone. As a mental health organization, the state allows us to continue to provide our services through facetime, telephone, and skype methods. We are prepared to utilize these methods when necessary.
We are also aware that many schools have closed due to the pandemic. We know this can cause great stress for families. We want you to know that we are here to assist. Here are some ideas to implement at home during quarantine:
-Read books together and encourage them to expand their vocabulary
-Explore the outdoors (at home) and teach them about nature and the beauty of it
-Bake or cook together so your children can feel confident that they learned a new trade
-Access developmental learning activities online to continue to exercise their little minds
-Participate in arts and crafts together and celebrate their creativity
-Teach them about self-care and the importance of relaxation in order to reduce panic and anxiety
-Catch up on dishes, laundry, and organizing your home. An organized home= an organized life!
-Laugh together! Laughter is the best medicine.
Lastly, we ask that you stock up on CALMNESS. We know these times cause panic, worry, and anxiety because of the unknown. We ask that you stay calm. Your family and community need you to be calm and competent in the coming weeks.
Much love,
Kidz Connect Counseling
