Posted December 16, 2009 // 0 Comments // add yours
Tips for Coping with the Holidays
by The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime
Holidays, anniversaries, birthdays and other special personal or family days of remembrance are usually difficult times for those who have experienced an act of violence. Anytime a traumatic event has caused unexpected changes, including the homicide of a loved one, it is normal to feel sad, anxious and overwhelmed. Keep in mind that the anticipation of the anniversary of your traumatic event, or the special day without your loved one is usually worse than the day itself. Take one day at a time and do the best you can when that day arrives.
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Posted December 14, 2009 // 0 Comments // add yours
By Grant Oliphant
We have been deeply concerned about the city’s proposal to make up its budget deficit on the backs of students. I don’t know of a single university or other nonprofit in Pittsburgh that isn’t willing to be part of a well reasoned, comprehensive solution to Pittsburgh’s budget woes. The “tuition tax,” however, doesn’t even come close to qualifying as that. The Allegheny Conference on Community Development (full disclosure: I serve on its board) issued an excellent statement today explaining its objections to the tax. It’s time for the city to set aside this ill-considered proposal and start working with its various stakeholders toward a more sustainable solution. We are pleased to share the Conference’s statement here, with commendations to ACCD head Dennis Yablonsky for his leadership.
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