Cafecito Roundtable invites public to discuss family bonds

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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Community members are invited to a Spanish-language round-table discussion on family bonds, designed to strengthen family communication and share resources and support. Hosted by Supporting Action for Mental Health (SAM), the event will take place on Thursday, September 2, from 4-6 p.m., at Recovery Café Longmont, located in CENTRALongmont Presbyterian Church at 402 Kimbark Street.

COVID-19 created a tough environment for many families. The combination of economic stress, instability, grief, and the close proximity of family members for long periods of time, created an atmosphere that stretched family relationships to their limits.

In this cafecito, friends, family, neighbors and community members are invited to come together to enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss family bonds. Local professionals in the field of family dynamics will share tips to strengthen family communication as well as offer information and resources for those needing guidance and support. Childcare and refreshments will be provided and attendees will have an opportunity to work on a craft to take home.

“Learning ways to communicate effectively with our family and friends – as well as how to support those that may be having relationship issues – provides useful information for local community members that may be struggling at this time,” said Kim Heard, the Project Coordinator for the Longmont Ending Violence Initiative (LEVI).

For more information about this event contact:
(In English)
Kim Heard, LEVI, City of Longmont, Community Health and Resilience
[email protected]
303-774-4534

(In Spanish)
Mary Jo Vasquez
Safe Shelter of the St. Vrain Valley
maryjo@safeshelterofstvrain.org

Vengan amigos, familiares, y vecinos a tomar un cafecito y convivir un ratito. El 2 de septiembre, de 4 a 6 pm en Recovery Café Longmont, ubicado en CENTRALongmont Presbyterian Church, 402 Kimbark St., nos reuniremos a tomar un cafecito y platicar sobre las relaciones familiares.

COVID-19 creó un ambiente complicado para muchas familias. La combinación de estrés económico, inestabilidad relacionada con la pandemia, dolor y pérdida, y la proximidad de los miembros de la familia durante largos períodos, creó un estado que ha llevado las relaciones familiares al límite en muchos casos. En esta junta, expertos en la dinámica familiar compartirán consejos para fortalecer la comunicación familiar y ofrecerán información y recursos para quienes necesiten guía y apoyo.

En esta charla conviviremos mientras se harán manualidades para llevar a casa. Se proporcionará cuidado de niños y por supuesto, un cafecito o te.

Para obtener más información sobre este evento, comuníquese

en español con:
Mary Jo Vasquez
Safe Shelter of the St. Vrain Valley
maryjo@safeshelterofstvrain.org
303-772-9432 ext.112

en ingles con:
Kim Heard
LEVI, City of Longmont
Community Health and Resilience
[email protected]
303-774-4534

303-772-9432 ext.112

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