Choose Connection
March 30, 2020: Life is a little strange right now with the need to shelter in place, practice social distancing, repetitively wash your hands, and avoid touching your face in order to stay healthy and well. Human beings are designed to connect with others for optimum health and well-being and so our means of experiencing connection… looks a little different.
Thankfully technology has allowed many of us to virtually meet with others in new and creative ways: Virtual dance parties, cocktail parties, FAT nights (FAT = Food/Friends/Family Appreciation Time), work-from-home arrangements, ZOOM meetings or appointments, online play dates, academic learning, social media, online yoga/aerobic/meditation classes, and more. I’ve switched my psychotherapy practice entirely to teletherapy at present, which has proven to be a very stabilizing option for those who wish to continue therapy during this most unusual time.
Whatever method/s of connection you choose, choose connection. Staying in touch with others is always an essential practice for maintaining your own physical and emotional health. And if there is someone you know who is more isolated, or perhaps doesn’t have adequate technology skills to connect virtually, reach out to them with a phone call, a written letter, or a thoughtful card. Old school ways of communicating are still viable options to let someone know they are important and in your thoughts.
