In times of acute stress, prolonged uncertainty, and growing grief, people tend to divide into those who emphasize routine and those who emphasize emergency. Clinicians discuss how their work has changed and how they are taking care of themselves and others during this global crisis.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread uncertainty, stress, and grief. Therapists are seeing a surge in clients seeking help during these times of crisis, as people struggle to cope with quarantine, family dynamics, and the loss of loved ones.
This podcast episode discusses the principle of continuity during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, where people can either emphasize routine or emergency. The hosts provide various examples to illustrate this concept.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fact that everyone is vulnerable to being randomly exterminated at any time. This is not the first disaster, epidemic or natural disaster, and it is important to be aware of the literature surrounding these events in order to gain a better understanding of our world.