Written by: Suzanne Roberts, Social Emotional Learning Specialist As we move through these days, it is important for us to continue to acknowledge the difficulties of what we face and the strengths we bring to bear in facing them. I hope we continue to practice self-compassion. Today, we add to these practices a review of how we are creating predictability in these unpredictable times. So much has changed in the last month, and one of the things we lost early on is a sense of predictability. I recognize that I am stating the obvious here, but it warrants consideration because many may not have created new measures of predictability in these last weeks. Taking the time to create them now or to revisit (and possibly tweak) what we have created can help us to feel less vulnerable and to lower the level of stress we are experiencing. When we think in terms of creating needed predictability for ourselves and our family members, Bessel van der Kolk recommends that we each:
Creating a daily schedule that is mindful of daily needs, work, social connections and things to look forward to can help us return to a comfortable sense of predictability. We know that our world is changed and that our old routines are not available to us currently. We implement new routines that reflect those changes right now, so that we increase the sense that we know what each day may bring at least on the micro level, and we look forward to the next. More thoughts on improving our sense of well-being to follow. In the meantime, it should be noted here that Bessel van der Kolk is a world-renowned researcher, educator, and author who has dedicated his life to understanding how we adapt and respond to traumatic experiences. If you would like more information about his work, please visit https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/ As these well-being updates are moving this week from the community messenger to Jag Tracks, if you would like to continue to access resources provided in earlier weeks, all segments are easily accessible on the counseling website at: https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/dhs-counseling-center/social-emotional/well-being-and-health-resources?authuser=0 Comments are closed.
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