{"id":6467,"date":"2020-03-16T12:26:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T17:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/mormontherapist\/?p=6467"},"modified":"2020-03-18T12:35:50","modified_gmt":"2020-03-18T17:35:50","slug":"protecting-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/mormontherapist\/2020\/03\/protecting-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak.html","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"><meta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"><\/head><body><p>Jennifer White, a provider at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.symmetrysols.com\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Symmetry Solutions<\/a> pulled together a great resource to help protect your metal health during this trying time.<\/p>\n<p><i>Today\u2019s guest post is written by\u00a0Jennifer White. \u00a0 Opinions shared on guest posts may not completely reflect the positions of the blog\u2019s author.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><em><a class=\"decorated-link decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.symmetrysols.com\/jennifer-white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6075 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.patheos.com\/blogs\/sites\/153\/2019\/12\/42c76f_a2165cd845c8478aa2f4a63b5f8482a7mv2_d_2339_1988_s_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"205\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3998005227\">Jennifer White<\/a> is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and has been employed professionally in the mental health field since 2005. She is proficient in helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Jennifer works with clients in a variety of environments. Jennifer received a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Behavioral Science at Utah Valley University and a Masters Degree in Social Work at Brigham Young University.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"comp-iywhwc6f_SinglePostMediaTop_MediaPost__0_0__type_MediaPost\" class=\" flex_vbox\">\n<div id=\"5e6c37603686917586db01cdcomp-iywhwc6f_SinglePostMediaTop_MediaPost__0_0_mediaText\" class=\"s_usaAWRichTextClickableSkin\" data-packed=\"false\" data-proxy-name=\"MediaLabel\" data-width=\"630\">\n<div id=\"5e6c37603686917586db01cdcomp-iywhwc6f_SinglePostMediaTop_MediaPost__0_0_mediaTextrichTextContainer\" class=\"s_usaAWRichTextClickableSkin_richTextContainer s_usaAWRichTextClickableSkinrichTextContainer\">\n<p class=\"font_9\">I came across some helpful ideas of ways we can take care of our mental health during this coronavirus experience. In times of fear and anxiety it can be important to know how to prioritize self-care and our mental health.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>These are some of the ideas from the American Foundation for Suicide prevention:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"font_9\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>Separate what is in your control from what is not.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>Do what helps\u00a0you\u00a0feel a sense of safety<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>Get outside in nature\u2013even if you are avoiding crowds.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>Challenge yourself to stay in the present.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>Stay connected and reach out if you need more support.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>Here are some ideas from a facebook post by Jen Lemen.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>Things you could do in the time of corona virus:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>1. Go next door and say, If you need anything, I\u2019m here, just call.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>2. Put your feet on the earth and breathe one really deep breath.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>3. (If you an in a position to do so) Tip outrageously if you\u2019re out and about. Say this is for the tips I know you\u2019re missing right now.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>4. Ask to speak to the owner of any local shop and say, How is it going? And then listen.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>5. Call your hairdresser if you\u2019re not coming in like usual. Ask how they are doing. Send your tip or the cost of your haircut via Venmo.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>6. Smile at babies. They must be wondering about all the worried faces.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>7. Get enough sleep.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>8. Bathe your body like it\u2019s a temple. Put on lotion like it\u2019s a temple.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>9. Call an old person.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>10. Check on a friend with cancer. Listen as long as they\u2019ll talk.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>11. Remember this new careful about germs reality is a familiar daily nightmare for so many people.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>12. Reach out to friends of Asian descent. Stigma and racism and lashing out is up for our friends from these communities. Say, I appreciate you and I\u2019m here if you need anything.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>13. Stay home. Meditate. Breathe deep deep deep. Exhale.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>14. Organize the cabinets. Realize there\u2019s more here than you realized.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>15. Pick three people to check in with every day. \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>16. Share. Whatever you have, if you have more than one of anything, tell yourself, I have this so I can share.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>17. Write a letter. We won\u2019t always be here. Write to whomever you\u2026<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.symmetrysols.com\/single-post\/2020\/03\/13\/Protecting-Your-Mental-Health-During-the-Coronavirus-Outbreak\" class=\" decorated-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<p><i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5994 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.patheos.com\/blogs\/sites\/153\/2019\/11\/42c76f_c52e0cf43b7b492e919aad90297a5272mv2_d_1536_1684_s_2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"115\" height=\"126\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3060353197\">Natasha Helfer Parker, LCMFT, CST, CSTS\u00a0<\/i><i><\/i><i>can be reached at\u00a0<\/i><a class=\"decorated-link decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/natashaparker.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><i>natashaparker.org<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>\u00a0and runs an online practice,\u00a0<\/i><a class=\"decorated-link decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/symmetrysols.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><i>Symmetry Solutions<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>, which focuses on helping families and individuals with faith concerns, sexuality and mental health. She hosts the\u00a0<\/i><a class=\"decorated-link decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/mormonmentalhealth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><i>Mormon Mental Health<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>\u00a0and <strong><a class=\"decorated-link decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mormonsex.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mormon Sex Info<\/a><\/strong>Podcasts, is the current past president of the\u00a0<\/i><a class=\"decorated-link decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/mormonmentalhealthassoc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><i>Mormon Mental Health Association<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>\u00a0and runs a sex education program,\u00a0<\/i><a class=\"decorated-link decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/sextalkwithnatasha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><i>Sex Talk with Natasha<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>. She has over 20 years of experience working with primarily an LDS\/Mormon clientele.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jennifer White, a provider at Symmetry Solutions pulled together a great resource to help protect your metal health during this trying time. 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