When a crisis happens, like this Covid-19 virus, we come face to face with our own vulnerability, our own mortality, and our own lack of control over events. What can we do to support those whom we love who are not coping well? Allow me to give a few suggestions...
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Strategies for Coping with Self-Isolation I have a small sign in my office that reads, “storms don’t last forever.” It feels like a particularly good reminder to me these days, as we all work to adjust to life under the cloud of this pandemic and its related restrictions. Just like...
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Knowing how to bring up a sensitive subject is challenging for all of us, and sometimes it is easier to say nothing. But during this pandemic, it’s important we reach out to others who may be struggling. It’s helpful if you approach the person with only two goals in mind,...
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Over a million Canadian’s have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus. We collectively grieve the losses even if we haven’t lost ours. We hurt for one another because we care. Feeling sad is a normal reaction to loss, both big and small. Often support and time is...
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Managing Thoughts & Emotions During Self-Isolation Let’s face it - the brain and heart are both our friend and foe. The brain allows us to enjoy free thinking, problem-solving, abstract thinking, and creative imagining. Thanks to our amazing brains, humans invented tools necessary for hunting more efficiently; we were able...
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It’s only natural that our mental health can be adversely affected during these emotionally stressful times due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Keeping informed about the ever-changing situation via reliable sources; World Health Organization and the Canada Public Health is very helpful. Following important health advisories, related to hand-washing, social distancing,...
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A Guide for Managers: Covid-19 – A Critical Incident and Its Ongoing Impact Covid-19: A Critical Incident? A critical incident refers to a sudden, unexpected occurrence at work that puts a person or person’s safety at risk. The incident is outside the range of day-to-day operations, and has the...
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