The following was sent to Murphy Scholars and parents on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
Dear Scholars and Parents,
On Election Day, we understand today may be a stressful time for Murphy Scholars and families.
We know that difficult conversations and debates are occurring across the country, including in our communities and in our classrooms. While we all strive for mutual understanding, we understand that the tension experienced by Scholars and families during these times is real and can be challenging.
In the spirit of our unwavering commitment to you, we want to remind you that we are here to discuss and process the different possible outcomes of the election. We are here to listen, we are here to learn and we are here for you, always! Please reach out to staff for anything you may need.
As an organization, over the last week, DMSF staff attended a special session with other non-profit organizations to discuss support for students over the course of the next few weeks. Our hope is that we can facilitate conversations during this challenging time. Please see a list of resources below:
Articles:
How to Mentally Prepare for Any Outcome of the 2020 Election
How to Help Your Child Cope This Election Season
Election Stress Disorder is a Thing - Here’s How to Cope
Wellness During the 2020 Election
Videos:
Face the Facts: Election 2020 Youth Town Hall, a PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs production
10 Ways to Reduce 2020 Election Stress & Anxiety: Tips from a Holistic Therapist
Events:
A Center for Social Justice Space for Processing Elections 2020
Democracy Doodle 2020
Regardless of the election results, please know the DMSF community supports you fully and is here for anything you need!
In unity,
The DMSF Team
On Election Day, we understand today may be a stressful time for Murphy Scholars and families.
We know that difficult conversations and debates are occurring across the country, including in our communities and in our classrooms. While we all strive for mutual understanding, we understand that the tension experienced by Scholars and families during these times is real and can be challenging.
In the spirit of our unwavering commitment to you, we want to remind you that we are here to discuss and process the different possible outcomes of the election. We are here to listen, we are here to learn and we are here for you, always! Please reach out to staff for anything you may need.
As an organization, over the last week, DMSF staff attended a special session with other non-profit organizations to discuss support for students over the course of the next few weeks. Our hope is that we can facilitate conversations during this challenging time. Please see a list of resources below:
Articles:
How to Mentally Prepare for Any Outcome of the 2020 Election
How to Help Your Child Cope This Election Season
Election Stress Disorder is a Thing - Here’s How to Cope
Wellness During the 2020 Election
Videos:
Face the Facts: Election 2020 Youth Town Hall, a PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs production
10 Ways to Reduce 2020 Election Stress & Anxiety: Tips from a Holistic Therapist
Events:
A Center for Social Justice Space for Processing Elections 2020
Democracy Doodle 2020
Regardless of the election results, please know the DMSF community supports you fully and is here for anything you need!
In unity,
The DMSF Team
