Take a listen here for some hope and inspiration in the midst of these times: Highlights: I name that I struggle with why God allows suffering– and why He saves some from awful, horrible situations and not others. I warp through my 5 year physical healing (8 year emotional healing) journey of recovery from traumatic…
Tag: COVID-19
Power of Social Support
During quarantine, the ways that we seek (and also receive) social support probably look different. But, we eagerly and abundantly need it. “Social support is the most powerful protection against becoming overwhelmed by stress and trauma” Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD and leading researcher on trauma Restoring relationships and community is central to restoring well-being…
Video: Paraverbal language– how to calm yourself
In a high-stress pandemic, paying attention to these three things might help bring peace to you and/or to others. These are: These three things make up what is known as paraverbal language. Here is a video I made last week about it: The takeaway here is that the way you speak can make both the…
Ask yourself this question, and help reduce stress
What is one thing you can do today to nourish yourself? Maybe… go on a walk? Create a routine for today? Pause before reacting to the person/people you live with? Put a limit on how much news you watch/read? Pray (while washing dishes or when you notice you’re worried)? Do only what you absolutely need…