Listen "Covid-19 Conversation"
Episode Synopsis
A remote sit down with Peer Supporters Scott Pearson and Chris Riddell talking about our experiences during the quarantine.
The FRC website referred to in the 13th minute is: https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/behavioral-
The NORMALIZE acronym Scott talks about near the end is spelled out below:
N - name the people you love and practice gratitude
O - organize your schedule
R - restructure negative thinking patterns (reality or anxiety based)
M - manage difficult emotions
A - accept difficult emotions knowing they are normal and will pass
L - listen to yourself and others
I - identify coping skills that work
Z - zero in on things you can control
E - elaborate on positive memories, experiences and future plans
More information about sleep hygiene can easily be found on the internets. Matthew Walker, Ph.D. is a very popular source for information currently, and has several interviews and books available online.
The FRC website referred to in the 13th minute is: https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/behavioral-
The NORMALIZE acronym Scott talks about near the end is spelled out below:
N - name the people you love and practice gratitude
O - organize your schedule
R - restructure negative thinking patterns (reality or anxiety based)
M - manage difficult emotions
A - accept difficult emotions knowing they are normal and will pass
L - listen to yourself and others
I - identify coping skills that work
Z - zero in on things you can control
E - elaborate on positive memories, experiences and future plans
More information about sleep hygiene can easily be found on the internets. Matthew Walker, Ph.D. is a very popular source for information currently, and has several interviews and books available online.
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