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Calm for 2020 and Beyond Materials
Quick Coping Ideas
Self-care Tips
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Remember social distancing is only about physical distancing.
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Connect with supports
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Call, video, chat, engage on social media
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Leave no love unsaid
Taking Care of Ourselves
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Control What You Can
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Establish routines
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Meal and Sleep schedules
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Seek out positive experiences
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Discover new, meaningful hobbies
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Exercise
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Practice Gratitude
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Avoid avoidance of feelings!
Anticipatory Grief Coping
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Strike a Balance
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Anticipatory grief helps us prepare for loss, BUT . . .
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“We don’t want to attend anyone’s funeral early” – David Kessler
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Focus on the Present
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Regretting the past and fearing the future makes us feel helpless
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Attend to the present moment, and make the best of it
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Build Tolerance for Uncertainty
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We cannot predict the future
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Quick Meditation to Reduce Stress