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On this week’s episode about the effect of the pandemic on girls and how we can support girls through these times, we hear from Membership Specialist Molly Buckham about the many ways we can incorporate outdoor time into our day-to-day life. Listen today to learn about the benefits associated with spending time in the great outdoors.

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In this episode of our series about the impact of the pandemic on girls, we explore the benefits of the great outdoors and how Girl Scout camp can fit into the lives of girls. Our Outdoor Program Team Lead & Camp Linden Director, Audrey Reynolds, discusses the benefits of the outdoors and the ways we are here to serve girls now and always.

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In the second episode of the pandemic series, Traci Judy, GSHOM Membership Specialist with a social work background, walks us through dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) techniques that troop leaders and parents can use to help girls dealing with big emotions during these unprecedented times.

Please note: These therapies are not a substitute for receiving professional health with mental health issues. If your girl needs professional mental health attention, please call 1-310-855-4673 or text TEEN to 839863.

Traci’s email: TJudy@gshom.org

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Girls have experienced the impact of COVID-19 and living through a pandemic. Here at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, we are diving into the research about how girls specifically are impacted by quarantine, isolation, and everything else that comes with a global pandemic.

Beginning with our CEO, Jan Barker, this series will dive into how girls are impacted by COVID-19, and how Girl Scouts can help.