Here is a wonderful and needed post from Cindy Knoke!
Many of us are experiencing emotional distress from the pandemic which can affect each of us in different ways, but often presents as increasing anxiety, worry, sleep disruption, feelings of helplessness, panic, and/or depression.
The shrieking headlines don’t help do they? So what can we do to manage these feelings and feel stronger emotionally and psychologically as we prepare ourselves to face the difficult days ahead?
As a psychotherapist who has practiced for many decades, I have some ideas that can help. So if you are interested, read on.
We are going to make a customized anxiety toolbox. One approach doesn’t work for everyone, pick and choose what feels right for you. Of course I’m including relaxing photos intermixed in this post because looking at positive images is an objective and powerful anxiety reducer. What you perceive influences how you think and feel.
ANXIETY TOOLBOX:
Self Talk Reframing (Cognitive Therapy)
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Thanks! very important these days to keep the calm. My ansiety was higher this weekend.
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You are very welcome.
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Thank you for all you do for our community Charles. You rock! Take good care & be well~
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Cindy, you are very welcome, and please stay safe.
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Thank you for sharing Cindy’s post!
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Jennie, you are very welcome.
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I can vouch for many of these methods as I often use them during hurricane here in South Florida. Stepping away from the news has always been especially helpful and calming. 🙂
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Thank you
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Thanks for sharing this Charles. Very valuable post. I wrote one specially aimed at children. You might like it, would love to hear your thoughts;
https://behaviour101.com/2020/03/20/6-ways-to-help-anxious-children-during-coronavirus/amp/
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You are very welcome.
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Thank you for sharing this post! It’s been such a hard time and stress levels are really high.
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You are very welcome.
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