Understanding Emotions through Art and Science - Part 1 : By Kristen Olson
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Understanding some of the anxieties that we are wittnessing during this pandamic. By Mairead Ashcroft
I have been in a very
unique position to take part in my own little study about the uncharacteristic
behaviours that we have all been seeing and hearing about since the Coronavirus
first entered our vernacular. If you have been living in a void for the past
two months, I am talking about the hording of large quantities of household products and
food items, and the physical altercations, verbal abuse and aggression displayed by some over wanting
to purchase the last item on the shelf.
I am a trauma counsellor who lives in an apartment above a supermarket. I have been curious about why many in my little community have decided to clear the shelves, denying others the ability to purchase basic needs. I know many of these people. They are wonderful, caring members of the community.
What might be going on?
WE CANNOT KNOW OR ASSUME THE INTRACIES OF ANOTHER PERSON’S STORY
Many of us may be feeling as if our lives are out of our control. We might be placing all of our focus and self talk on how …
I am a trauma counsellor who lives in an apartment above a supermarket. I have been curious about why many in my little community have decided to clear the shelves, denying others the ability to purchase basic needs. I know many of these people. They are wonderful, caring members of the community.
What might be going on?
WE CANNOT KNOW OR ASSUME THE INTRACIES OF ANOTHER PERSON’S STORY
Many of us may be feeling as if our lives are out of our control. We might be placing all of our focus and self talk on how …
What Is Catastrophizing? By Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/catastrophizingIn ight of the Corona Virus, it would seem that we are experiencing greater levels of anxiety, fears and feelings of doom. Catastrophizing about events that may or may not happen, with information that may or may not be correct may set us up for unhelpful patterns of thought and/or behaviours.
International Women's Day 2020 - This year's theme is Gender Equality : By Mairead
I am very fortunate to have had access to an education and the ability to work while raising my
family. I am grateful for being in this privileged position. I am no longer reliant on any other person for my welfare, housing or happiness and am lucky to share my life with a supportive husband. We are fortunate that we have healthy children who are now beautiful and intelligent adults.
Life was not always so blissful for me. In the past, I have battled sexism, and blatant workplace bullying, domestic violence, poverty and abuse. I am lucky enough to live in a city where health care, the legal system and social security are available to those in need. I also have the literacy and computer skills needed to follow the procedures to access the services. There are now, finally better social services, literacy and interpreter services available to assist those in need but a whole lot more needs to be done, particularly around computer literacy and access for services.
Other women, here and …
Life was not always so blissful for me. In the past, I have battled sexism, and blatant workplace bullying, domestic violence, poverty and abuse. I am lucky enough to live in a city where health care, the legal system and social security are available to those in need. I also have the literacy and computer skills needed to follow the procedures to access the services. There are now, finally better social services, literacy and interpreter services available to assist those in need but a whole lot more needs to be done, particularly around computer literacy and access for services.
Other women, here and …
