COPING WITH COVID-19

12 TIPS FOR STAYING RESILIENT WITH COVID-19 LOOMING OVER US

Even when distressed, we must: 

1. Create comfort 
2. Stay calm 
3. Listen actively 
4. Breathe deeply 
5. Acknowledge our emotional needs 
   • Attention
   • Acceptance 
   • Affection
   • Approval 
   • Acknowledgement 
   • Attachment Security 
6. Make healthy choices 
7. Be committed in social distancing 
8. Connect emotionally, not physically 
9. Be proactive, not reactive 
10. Acknowledge and address our negative feelings 
    • Scared 
    • Angry 
    • Anxious 
    • Embarrassed 
    • Sad 
11. Resolve them quickly with positive messages 
    • "Even though I am really scared right now, I can keep myself calm." 
    • If you are Catholic, say the Rosary. This is an excellent way to keep yourself calm. 
    • Praying, playing, and/or plunging into a task an help. 
12. Remember, we are lovable, capable, and valuable. We can get through this! 

In these difficult times, 
NCLA is here for you!