The Covid-19 Vaccines have been proven to be safe and effective. More than 256 million doses have been administered and the number is growing day by day. With CDC guidelines permitting people with their vaccine to do more and visit more places, it’s never been a better time to get a vaccine.

The CDC has created a helpful tool to help people find a vaccine site near them. There are lots of options, people can simply type in their zip code and the tool will provide a list of nearby locations and how to schedule.

Please note the vaccines are 100% free regardless of insurance. Get yours today and do your part to put our community back on the path to a safe and open environment.

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Learn from Kathi and Michelle about how to help your children and family set SMART Goals, keep track of their accomplishments and continue to strive for success. Every parent can help their children develop new skills and understanding.

Goal Setting for Kids – Goal Ladder

Goal Setting for Kids (With Printables) – Big Life Journal

How Kids Can Achieve Their Goals with a Goal Ladder

Goal Setting for Kids: Examples and Tips to Achieve Them – SELFFA

Seven Fun Goal Setting Activities for Children

7 Fun Goal-Setting Activities for Children – Big Life Journal

Four Steps to Goal setting for Kids

4 Steps to Goal Setting for Kids – FREE Worksheet Printable (scholarwithin.com)

Goal-Setting Worksheet

Goal-Setting-Worksheet (scholarwithin.com)

How to set smart Goals-Goal setting for Children

Microsoft Word Pdf- Setting Goals

Microsoft Word – 2016 Setting Goals- Priorities.docx (justagirlandherblog.com)

7 Fun Goal-Setting Activities for Children – Big Life Journal

Goal Setting for Kids Made Simple! – Proud to be Pri

YouTube Videos

How to set Goals (four easy Steps)

Goal Setting for Students (four steps)

How to write A Smart Goal

https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/learnstorm-growth-mindset-activities-us/elementary-and-middle-school-activities/setting-goals/v/learnstorm-growth-mindset-how-to-write-a-smart-goal

Setting Smart Goals-Students

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Learn from Kathi and Michelle about tips for managing children’s screen time. They cover how to create balance and safety and security measures for young people’s devices.

Resource links for Tv/Technology

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/media/Pages/default.aspx#home

https://www.pricelessparenting.com/documents/boredom%20busting%20activities.pdf

Top 10 Parental Control Apps of 2021 (consumersadvocate.org)

Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families

Use parental controls on your child’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support

healthy-tech-for-families.pdf (pricelessparenting.com)

family-internet-rules.pdf (pricelessparenting.com)

babies screen time.pdf (pricelessparenting.com)

kids screen time.pdf (pricelessparenting.com)

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/too-much-technology-children-with-weak-hands

Children and Technology: How Much is too Much?

http://screen.guide/advice/5-negative-impacts-of-technology-in-children

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/negative-effects-of-technology

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Too Much Tech for Kids?

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Too much tech: Today’s kids struggle to hold pencils, study says

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Toddlers taking on to much Technology?

Too much screen time could cause children to become..

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Five activities to do when children are getting to much screen time:

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11 alternatives to screen time for kids

11 Alternatives to Screen Time for Your Kids

33 Non Screen Time Activities For Kids

33 Non Screen Time Activities For Kids

50 Indoor Things for Kids to do Instead of Screen Time

https://www.northeastohioparent.com/aging-stages/50-indoor-things-kids-instead-screen-time/

It’s difficult to call 2020 a wonderful year, but that doesn’t mean we couldn’t tell wonderful stories. Check out some of our videos, and posts from 2020. Touching stories of recovery, declarations of support and solidarity, and a video showing how easy it is to find the care someone is looking for.

Scott’s Story – The Courage to Recover

At the beginning of 2020 we had the opportunity to showcase Scott’s Story. His experience facing the pain and suffering brought about by opioid and heroin addiction highlights the struggle thousands have faced. His story shows the courage to recover as he faced down unbelievable odds in pursuit of better health and a better life. Click here to watch his story: https://ths-wa.org/patient-stories/scotts-story-the-courage-to-recover/

Kelly’s Story – Eager to Change

Kelly had a difficult start to life, her parent’s used drugs and she herself became addicted to alcohol and meth, eventually running into trouble with the law. It was when she entered the King County Drug Court program with Therapeutic Health Services, she started receiving the treatment and structure she needed. Now living a clean and sober life, Kelly is a hard-working restaurant manager with new opportunities on the way. Hear her story by clicking here: https://ths-wa.org/patient-stories/kellys-story-eager-to-change/

Black Lives Matter Solidarity

Therapeutic Health Services was founded with the goal of serving anyone in need of help, providing the highest quality care that takes each person’s unique background and life experiences into consideration. That’s why when the Black Lives Matter movement rapidly accelerated in 2020, sweeping the nation with an awakening anger at the toxic racism plaguing America, we chose to demonstrate our solidarity and support for the movement. Read our statement of support here: https://ths-wa.org/news-events/black-lives-matter-solidarity/

Ericka’s Story – Partnering With THS

Ericka’s story, produced in Fall of 2020, demonstrates how receiving Opioid Use Treatment and Mental Health care together can overlap to create whole-health wellness in our patients. Hear from Ericka on how her two counselors work together to give her the support that’s helped her get her life on track. Ericka is now on her way to becoming a counselor, she wants to be the resource people call on to help themselves move past addiction and start a bright new future. Watch her video here: https://ths-wa.org/patient-stories/erickas-story/

First Step to Recovery

A lot people who enter treatment have anxiety about what the process is like. That’s why we made our First Step to Recovery video which shows how each patient enters treatment with us. Starting with a private assessment with one of counselors who can help unpack the substance abuse or mental health issues the patient is facing. Check out the video and post here: https://ths-wa.org/substance-use/first-step-to-recovery/

Learn from Kathi and Michelle about different tips and tricks for teaching kids from home while staying well. Covid-19 has put a lot of pressure on families to continue their child’s education and Kathi and Michelle have some ideas for making this time effective and healthy for the whole family. Additional resources are below.

Videos on Home schooling and working from home

Teaching At Home during COVID-19 Online-Resources

For teachers and students, remote learning during COVID-19 poses challenges, stokes creativity

https://abcnews.go.com/US/teachers-students-remote-learning-covid-19-poses-challenges/story?id=70770744

Teaching Kids at Home during Coronavirus: Pro Tips from Homeschoolers

http://bit.ly/3oUWwyL

101 free resources for home-schooling during COVID crisis

https://www.today.com/parents/how-homeschool-during-coronavirus-crisis-t176020

Family resource hotline-EPIC

https://www.epicforchildren.org

Amazing Educational Resources Public Website

https://www.amazingeducationalresources.com

Teacher approved apps for children

https://play.google.com/store/apps/category/FAMILY

Khan Academy offers free educational lessons-does asks for donations if applicable

https://www.khanacademy.org

Working From Home with Children during COVID-19

http://bit.ly/2IZp4rA

Coronavirus Triple Duty: Working, Parenting, And Teaching From Home

http://n.pr/2WlIiuv

Resources for Helping Kids and Parents Cope Amidst COVID-19

http://bit.ly/2WkvZPd

Teaching kids at home due to coronavirus? Homeschooling moms share their tips

https://www.today.com/parents/coronavius-schools-closed-here-s-how-teach-kids-home-t175904

How to keep your child safe online while stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak

https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/keep-your-child-safe-online-at-home-covid-19

COVID-19: your voices against stigma and discrimination (extension of the your child is safe online, article)

https://www.voicesofyouth.org/covid-19-your-voices-against-stigma-and-discrimination

Help children aged 2 to 4 to learn at home during coronavirus (COVID-19)

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-children-aged-2-to-4-to-learn-at-home-during-coronavirus-covid-19

Keep Children Learning While School’s Out

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children/learning.html

Splashlearn.com free math games

https://bit.ly/3mnls01

Hungry little Minds

https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk

Homeschooling: Tips on teaching your kids

http://binged.it/3apOiKK

Learn from Michelle and Kathi how to keep your kids and family active despite the challenges of Covid-19! Resources are below:

Activities to do with kids during COVID WEB Links:

Balloon Barometer experiment

Learn Chemistry from Your Taste buds

Make Your Own Play Doh

Baking Soda and Vinegar Rainbow

Pepper, Water and Soap for Surface Tension

Seeing Sound

Glowing Bouncy Egg

Elephant Toothpaste

DIY Lava Lamp

Rainbow in a Glass

Water and Magnets

Psychedelic Milk

DIY Rain Gauge

Bean Germination

DIY Terrarium

Snow in the spring

Virtual Disney Rides

Rise of the Resistance

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Jungle Cruise

It’s a Small World

. Splash Mountain

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

The Haunted Mansion

Pirates of the Caribbean

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Space Mountain

Kilimanjaro Safaris

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

20 creative activities for kids to do at home during covid 19

https://www.rockethomes.com/blog/homeowner-tips/20-creative-activities-for-kids-to-do-at-home-

The holidays are always a challenge, even more so during Covid-19. Learn some great ideas from Kathi and Michelle for staying well and having fun this holiday season with your family in the video above and at the links below:

Preparing your kids for the holidays during COVID-19

Preparing your kids for the holidays during COVID-19

Anxiety in kids during COVID-19: What parents should know

Kid’s workout Inspired by animals

3 ways to manage stress and anxiety during Covid-19 Holiday Season

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2020/11/managing-stress-and-anxiety-during-covid-holidays/

Preparing for the holidays during COVID-19

https://mhanational.org/preparing-holidays-during-covid-19

Stress depression and Holidays

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544

Reindeer Food Recipe

https://www.food.com/recipe/magic-reindeer-food-262005#activity-feed

22 Virtual Christmas Party Ideas in 2020

https://museumhack.com/virtual-christmas-party

Kids dance exercise video for ages 5-12 years of age.

https://binged.it/3a9pqXN

Zumba Kids Jr-Baby Shark 4 yrs and under.

https://binged.it/3gKZLps

Cosmic Kids Yoga-Halloween

https://binged.it/3gYABUJ

Cosmic Kids Yoga- Star Wars

https://binged.it/2KtJs4f

Cosmic Kids Yoga-Spider Man

https://binged.it/3nkSOy3

Total body workout for Teens and kids/COVID 19 2020

https://binged.it/34eSXvc

15 minute Teen full body workout

https://bit.ly/3abQh5i

Yoga for beginners/Teens yoga Ed.

https://binged.it/2LCAYIT

Yoga for stretching/Teens Yoga Ed.

https://binged.it/3qVvc5g

Hear from Michelle and Kathi as they share on how you can incorporate the practice of gratitude into your parenting. They have great resources on different activities that you can check out below:

How to Practice Gratitude

Gratitude Tree….{{made from tree branches}}

Four Ways to Wire Your Brain for Gratitude

How to Be Grateful for Your Morning Cup of Coffee

Four Ways to Foster Gratitude in Children

Can Gratitude Help Couples Through Hard Times?

How a Lack of Gratitude Kills Relationships

Calming a Rush of Reactivity with Compassion

13 Most popular Gratitude and Exercise Activities
https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-exercises

The Gratitude tree for Kids
https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-tree-kids

How to express Gratitude to others 19 Ideas
https://positivepsychology.com/how-to-express-gratitude

Benefits of Gratitude
https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-gratitude-research-questions

Five + best books on Gratitude
https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-books-oliver-sachs

Gratitude Journal A collection of 67 Ideas and templates
https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-journal

Ericka and her story exemplify what it means to be a patient at Therapeutic Health Services. She receives both Opioid Use Treatment as well as Mental Health care. Together these two services overlap to create whole-health wellness in our clients. Together with her Opioid Use Treatment counselor, Richard and her Mental Health Counselor, Ambyr, Ericka has built a life for herself that she could only dream of.

Ericka came to THS in 2015, eager to enter treatment with us. She’d made previous attempts at entering treatment but wasn’t able to gain the personal traction needed to reach the goals set out for her. This time was different, this time Ericka stayed on it to reach sobriety and meet her goals in the five years since. Wanting to help others like her reach their best health, Ericka is starting her bachelors’ program in human services with the eventual goal of becoming a counselor herself. Hear her amazing story of changing her life, healing her family, and creating a bright future for herself.

We have flu shots available at our Summit/Seneca and Shoreline primary care clinics. You can sign up ahead of time with our Dispensary Nurses or with Front Desk Staff. On the day of your appointment please check in with the Front Desk.

Summit/Seneca Flu Shot Dates

• Wednesday, October 7
• Monday, October 19

Shoreline Flu Shot Dates

• Friday, October 9
• Tuesday, October 20

You may also get a flu shot during regular Primary Care hours: 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Visit HERE to learn more about why you should consider getting a flu shot.