Now that the school year has ended and you have attended the last awards ceremony you are probably trying to figure out what to do with your child this summer!  Concerns may be arising with how to keep your child engaged and on a routine.  No worries, below is a link to various different summer camp options in Baltimore city and the surrounding counties for your child.

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Also, remember BSF is offering a summer Respite Camp for all individuals in our Autism and Related Services program. Contact Robin Brooks at 410-485-7555 for more details!

Now that it appears that the winter cold days are behind us, the Therapeutic Integration Program is preparing for outdoor adventures!!

Already they have visited the Lake Clifton Park and Herring Run Park.  

For the month of June there are trips planned to the farmer's market, swimming, and field days just to name a few!!

          

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, the adult day group spent time identifying ways to maintain a mental health balance.  Some of these coping skills included creating their own stress/sand garden and participating in guided imagery.  They also worked on the concept of "fight or flight" as it pertains to good and bad stress.  

We are all aware that stress is an inevitable part of life, but as the quote states, "Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you handle it". Our group of adults are choosing to imagine being in a peaceful and safe environment so that they can regroup and then deal with their issues in a productive way!

 

If you are an adult or have an adult client in our PRP program and are interested in these weekly groups, please call the office at 410-485-7555 and we will register you TODAY!!

Ever been in an emotional crisis when someone asks you what is wrong and you can't answer?  This probably added to your feelings of anger, anxiety, frustration, sadness, etc. Perhaps if you had a variety of words to properly identify your feelings you would have felt better about talking? Often individuals opt not to talk about their feelings because they do not know how to do so.  This is the concept that our youth onsite therapeutic groups explored for the month of May.

Their activities included discussions about sadness, anger, and fear and the different levels of each.  Different games were  played to help them develop their emotional vocabularies so that they can better articulate their feelings.

Thank you for the continued support of the clients and families that we serve!!  

Mark your calendars!!

 

NAMI Support Group - A free support group to families and caregivers of those with mental illness. The group provides a caring atmosphere to share experiences and learn important coping skills. UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Dr. Constantine Padussis Conference Center on the third floor, Glen Burnie, 7- 9 p.m., 410-553-8070, www.mybwmc.org.

Family Fun & Community Day- Bring family, friends, & neighbors and enjoy an afternoon of fun and enjoyment with live music, Moon bounces, Family &
Children's games, kids crafts, face painting, Free hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, drinks, Italian Ice, prizes and much much more! Everything is free! Ferndale Community field, 3rd Avenue. off Broadview Blvd, Ferndale/Glen Burnie, MD. Start time is 11am. www.ccaac.org

Y Family BBQ - This family-friendly BBQ will feature food, drink and fellowship with other Y families - including games and contests! Event times and activities vary by location, so please contact your local Family Center Y for specific details. Family Center Y's, Tickets Reqd. www.ymaryland.org.

 

Princess Spa Night Out - Parents, it's your time to go celebrate,take in a movie, or go have a relaxing dinner. Drop your Princess of for 3 1/2 hrs of spa fun! Your Princess will receive one spa service(mani, pedi, or chocolate facial), do a fun craft, watch a movie, dance, play the Wii and do karaoke. Dinner included. KupCake Spa for Gurlz, Pikesville, 5:30- 9 p.m., Ages: 5- 13, Reserv Reqd. Tickets Reqd. 410-484-1980, www.kupcakespaforgurlz.com.