Have you felt like your world has turned upside down? Most of us can relate. When our places of work closed or moved to remote-only, we were all left scrambling to adjust to this new and indefinite “normal.” There is no denying that this is challenging for adults, and we must also consider how it is even more difficult for our children. So how do we support them in this time? How do we to teach our children about COVID-19 and help them to cope with the affects that it is having our on daily lives?
As COVID-19, also called the coronavirus, continues to spread, our nation is in a unique and highly unusual situation – a situation where there aren’t answers, there’s little way to know when the pandemic will end or get better, and limited opportunities for people to engage in positive social activities to help them cope. Everyone is affected. This virus does not target specific people or populations – it simply impacts everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status and that is precisely what makes it so scary.
Back in the 1980s, employers picked up the tab for unhealthy employee behaviors like smoking in the office. Worksite wellness programs first got their start almost 40 years ago with an emphasis on smoking cessation and other physical issues like fitness and nutrition. Today, we know that true wellness acknowledges that the body, mind, and spirit are tied together within the eight dimensions of wellness.
Since the workday has turned on its head, “social isolation” has become a mainstream term and you may be left wondering how to thrive during this time of uncertainty. The Wellbeing Partners is here to connect you to resources to support your mental, financial, and physical wellbeing, as well as a host of other resources – because we care. During this state of change, we want to provide helpful tools to manage challenges and help each of you thrive.