Family Self-Assessment Activity: Preparing for the Next Phase of Living in the Time of COVID-19

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This self-reflection activity can help all employees and their families prepare for transitioning to greater community circulation and interactions. Use this activity to create awareness of individual and family needs to help make informed and respectful decisions.

Instructions

This is a personal space to help you and your family process your experiences during COVID-19 using notes, stories, videos, drawings – you choose. What are you discovering about yourself, your family, your community? How do you want to incorporate this learning moving forward? Feel free to skip questions that don’t seem appropriate or that feel too difficult to answer right now, or to complete the reflection over multiple sittings. Give yourself time.

Filling out this activity (DOCX Version, 121 KB) may bring up some difficult feelings. If you need assistance, contact a friend or a family member, or reach out to one of the services listed below. You don’t have to go through this alone.

How to start a family conversation

Each person should feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings if they want to. Sharing can happen after a period of self-reflection, or you can share in the moment, together.

  • Start by setting some ground rules together (ex. No sarcasm, listen to understand, stay curious, etc.). These conversations can be hard. Take breaks if you need to. Be prepared for emotions – this is normal.
  • Go through the questions one by one. For each question, invite each person to share their thoughts and/or feelings. Younger members may need blank paper to draw or sketch their ideas. Find what works for you and for them.
  • Remember to be respectful of one another’s experiences.

Need assistance?

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): (for ESDC employees and their families) 1-800-268-7708 or 1-800-567-5803 for people with hearing impairments

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310

Kids Help Phone Canada: 1-800-668-6868