Coronavirus: Worry, Strees and Anxiety with Michael Hempseed
Introduction: Michael Hempseed is a popular speaker about mental wellness and the author of the book, "Being a True Hero." He presented a free seminar for principals/leaders/teachers at the start of the lockdown. Keith Tetzlaff shared the Webinar Link He also has a TEDx talk about failure. A few points: - Many people experience a crisis (like Covid-19) and get through fine. This can be because of the 'protective factors' like positive, stable connections. Lack of 'protective factors' and more 'risk factors' can mean that kids/adults find it hard to cope. - Keep boundaries Some parents might be very stressed at this time. Don't take that stress on yourself. Also, be realistic about what you can do. - Hopefulness Humanity has overcome a lot of challenges in the past, e.g. smallpox. We have successful brought back some species from the brink of extinction (white rhino). Dwelling on the present can be scary. Recognising