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funds or volunteer for a program
at a synagogue or organization
supporting the emergency.
You can also volunteer in
another way, such as reading
to children in a kindergarten
classroom or visiting isolated
older adults. “
Anything we do to
help others makes us feel a little
less helpless,
” she explains.

STEP 8: STICK TO ROUTINE
WHEN POSSIBLE
A routine can help you feel in
control, which Breuer says is
important in chaos. This means
continuing to go about your
usual activities, such as work,
exercise and spending time with
friends or family. Still, it’s equally
important to allow time for self-
care. If you feel overwhelmed,
allow yourself a moment to step
back.

STEP 9: PRACTICE
GRATITUDE
Giving thanks for your blessings,
whether it’s the blue skies above
you or even just waking up
each morning, can help provide
a sense of peace. “This can be
formal, like keeping a gratitude
journal, or informal by taking a
minute before you go to bed at
night to remind yourself of one
or two things in your life that are
truly blessings,
” Breuer says.

STEP 10: LEAN ON YOUR
SOCIAL SUPPORT
“Let others be there for you
as you are able to be there for
them,
” Breuer advises. In lieu of
a support system, she also says
spending time in nature or going
for a walk can help.
For those in need of extra
support, the JFS crisis response
team and behavioral health
department has set aside one-
hour blocks of time for Zoom
appointments for community
members who are struggling.
“Please reach out to the JFS
crisis response team for support,
period,
” Breuer says. “The
number is (248) 592-2313.
”

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