Covid-19 Conversation

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.