I understand
I don’t understand
I listen
I stand with systemic equality, justice, and compassion
Friday, June 5, 2020
Black Lives Matter
Sunday, April 5, 2020
An infectious disease epidemiologist explains why we need to continue social distancing for as long as it takes
Please read this and send it to everyone you know:
'I Promise. I Promise.' You Can't Cheat A Pandemic
Monday, March 30, 2020
Thoughts on Life During the Pandemic
We're all
struggling with a new reality--social distancing; sheltering in place;
self-quarantine; working from home, or not at all; virtual meetings; virtual
classes; virtual book groups; virtual parties.
“Virtual-just-about-everything.”
I’m impressed by the creativity and resilience I’ve seen in clients,
family, friends and community. Along-side
positivity is the need to acknowledge the full spectrum of feelings that this
unprecedented reality evokes.
This post
will suggest some fundamental tools and strategies to help you thrive, as much
as possible, during this time. Included
in that are suggestions on how to acknowledge difficult feelings without
drowning in them.
The
fundamentals:
Keep to a
routine sleep and wake schedule. If
you’re working, keep to a routine work schedule. Dress for work and/or social video calls. Eat healthy.
Breathe. Exercise/Move your body. Stay in touch with others such as
family, friends, neighbors and co-workers while abiding by social distancing
and other safe practices.
Make time to
acknowledge your feelings, but try not to let them take charge of you. Make a “space” for them, such as a journal, a
real or imaginary container, or a particular time during your day. Be self-compassionate, and remember that
others are likely experiencing similar feelings. Remember that your feelings are valid and
important, but they aren’t all of you.
Most
important, if you’re feeling you can’t cope on your own, seriously consider contacting
a therapist, or your primary care physician.
Most are offering Telehealth sessions, via video or telephone, covered
by many insurance plans.
Here are
some Crisis Center Contacts:
Crisis Text
Line, text HOME to 741741, available 24/7, text only
Samaritans
Statewide Helpline, 1-877-870-4673, available 24/7, talk or text
Call 2 Talk,
508-532-2255, available 24/7, talk or text
Additional
Resources:
Mental
Health Wellness Tips for Adults & Children
There are lots
of yoga, meditation and relaxation sites and apps on line
https://www.virusanxiety.com/?fbclid=IwAR0NCRf7sYe0dzKhSOy859VTBGl3jHSqf9-hl8u_y8gRywTzxwWAPn_Q3Sw
Article:
That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief
https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief?fbclid=IwAR29pZbwu4haJKYO3unFDllLiccfCrEcD41jBfpzSPVAM-NIRU7XARmAVEY
https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief?fbclid=IwAR29pZbwu4haJKYO3unFDllLiccfCrEcD41jBfpzSPVAM-NIRU7XARmAVEY
Art-
Performance & Visual
Social Distancing Festival:
Social Distancing Festival:
https://www.socialdistancingfestival.com/live-streams?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_NN_p_20200409&instance_id=17491&nl=morning-briefing®i_id=80154848§ion=whatElse&segment_id=24428&te=1&user_id=0f95e248af4d5fa342786b615d95367b
A virtual
concert by Berkeley School of Music students:
https://youtu.be/QagzdvzzHBQ
https://www.vulture.com/2020/03/all-musicians-streaming-live-concerts.html
12 Museums
From Around the World That You Can Visit Virtually:
Classes/Courses
Small group
facilitated discussions on personal and career topics, many on-line
edX. https://www.edx.org/
Courses,
many free, on an abundance of subjects, partnered by a variety of colleges and
universities, both self-paced and time-bound
Last but
not Least
A list of
lists of all types from Encore.org.
https://encore.org/a-long-list-of-free-resources-to-help-you-get-through-this-crisis/
Friday, May 13, 2016
Friday, October 26, 2012
This article beautifully illustrates the value of allowing people to grieve in their own time and their own way.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-grieve/201210/when-grandma-grieves-50-years-love
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
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