Covid-19 Conversation

Published: May 13, 2020, 11:22 p.m.

b'A remote sit down with Peer Supporters Scott Pearson and Chris Riddell talking about our experiences during the quarantine.\\n\\nThe FRC website referred to in the 13th minute is: https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/behavioral-\\n\\nThe NORMALIZE acronym Scott talks about near the end is spelled out below:\\nN - name the people you love and practice gratitude\\nO - organize your schedule\\nR - restructure negative thinking patterns (reality or anxiety based)\\nM - manage difficult emotions \\nA - accept difficult emotions knowing they are normal and will pass\\nL - listen to yourself and others\\nI - identify coping skills that work\\nZ - zero in on things you can control\\nE - elaborate on positive memories, experiences and future plans\\n\\nMore 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.'