Finding the Helpers

In Season 1 of Finding the helpers, we are bringing personal stories of front line staff and families impacted by COVID-19. Our diverse guests will be invited to share their story of being on the front line, and in combination to their story, two expressive art therapists will provide art and creative activities that will support the challenges the individual and their family is facing. These could include ideas for short relaxation techniques to be done on the front line, creative ways to explain in kid friendly terms what is happening, ways to stay connected to family and children during long periods of isolation, etc.Throughout the podcast, conversation will include mental health insight related to the pandemic, anxiety and stress, grief and loss, resiliency, coping skills, and understanding the pandemic. Presented by the nonprofit Playing to Live's, whose history began in 2014 as a grassroots program focused on bringing play and creativity in the midst of the Ebola deadly viruses. Following our work in Ebola, we have continued our work as advocates and creators for play and expression across the globe in refugee settings, post war countries, and in the United States of America.

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Finding the Helpers

Introduction to the Finding the Helpers Podcast

April 08, 2020 • Alexis Decosimo and Kristin Ramsey • Season 1 • Episode 1

In our first episode, our co-hosts Alexis and Kristin introduce you to our podcast. Each episode will focus on our guest's stories, challenges, and perspective from the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our hosts, who are expressive arts therapists, will conclude the episode with several self care activities inspired by our guests, which can be used by all our listeners.

We welcome feedback and connections to guests through emailing us at info@playingtolive.org. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and share our podcasts with your friends.

Playing to Live is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that seeks to meet the mental health and psychosocial needs of children and communities in low-resource, high trauma communities world wide. We do this through program development, expert mental health consultancy, research & assessments, and advocacy & information sharing of
best practices.

A special thank you to Josh Carter for our podcast's theme music. You can hear more of his band's music at https://prettylittlegoat.com.