Covid-19 Conversation

13/05/2020 37 min
Covid-19 Conversation

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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.