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THE EGO Ivy Informer
Launching New Dimensions of Service
EGO’S TARGET TIPS
Target II: Health Promotion
*TIP: When someone has a mental health condition,
support from family can make a difference.
However, it may be hard for family members to
know what approach is best. Here are a few tips:
 Learn as much as possible about mental
health and your family member’s condition. 6 cups turkey broth or canned reduced
 Show interest in your family member’s
treatment plan.
 Encourage your family member to follow the
treatment plan.
 Don’t push too hard
 Prepare a crisis plan
 Don’t give up
Courtesy: www.NAMI.org
Submitted by: Soror Latoyia Clemons
TARGET IV: Environmental Ownership
*TIP:
 Be Summer Sunwise
 Wear a hat
 Use sunscreen
Submitted by: Soror LaDonna McCann
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
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TARGET III: Family Strengthening
*Tip: A healthy and delicious recipe for
your family!
Turkey-Barley Soup
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup medium pearl barley
sodium chicken broth
2 medium carrots, diced
2 medium parsnips, diced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups (8 oz.) diced cooked turkey
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions:
1. Heat oil in heavy large pot or Dutch
oven over medium heat until hot. Add
onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until
softened, stirring frequently.
2. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds.
Add barley; stir to coat. Add broth; bring
to a boil. Reduce heat to low; skim off any
froth. Cover; simmer 20 minutes.
3. Add carrots, parsnips, salt and pepper;
cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until
barley and vegetables are just tender.
4. Add turkey; simmer an additional 3 to 4
minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add
dill and lemon juice. Serve hot.
Recipe courtesy:
www.cooking.scout.com
Submitted by: Soror Christine Moss