Guided Personal Supports
12/13/2024
Friday Newsletter
Staff Reminders Arc Email: Please be checking your ne-arc email regularly. We recommend that you download the Outlook app on your smartphone. Zoom Phone: Please make sure you are utilizing your Zoom phone associated with your Northeast Arc account. If you do not have a Zoom phone, please reach out to the Staffing Coordinator. Progress Notes: All Progress Notes are due in Netsmart by Monday at 9:00 am. Remember to e-sign your progress notes. If you are unable to submit your progress notes on time, please notify the Staffing Coordinator immediately.
Seasonal Support As the days grow shorter and darker, many of our clients may be experiencing increased challenges with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). For this population, the winter months can intensify feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression. Our team plays a crucial role in providing compassionate support during this difficult time. This season, let's focus on creating extra warmth and connection. Encourage your clients to maintain regular routines, engage in indoor activities that bring joy, and explore light therapy or outdoor time during daylight hours when possible. Be attentive to changes in mood, behavior, or energy levels, and be prepared to offer additional emotional support or help them connect with mental health resources. Remember, your consistent, understanding presence can make a significant difference in helping our clients navigate the winter months with resilience and hope.
Matthew Ataya Staffing Coordinator 978-924-5845 mataya@ne-arc.org