Behind every statistic is an actual human who lived, loved, and was loved. Right now we’re inundated with coronavirus statistics. We see the numbers of those who have gotten sick and those who have died. Because of privacy laws and the very real dangers of contracting the virus, we don’t see beyond the staggering numbers,…
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Coping with the loneliness and isolation – Megan Devine on Fox59 News
When times are tough we lean on each other for support. In this period of isolation we need those connections even more, but can’t rely on our usual methods for reaching out. So how do we connect right now? Thank you to FOX59 News for inviting me back on the air to discuss coping with…
Psychotherapist Megan Devine on how to cope with job loss amid COVID-19
With unemployment reaching staggering numbers, it seems like everyone at least knows someone who’s lost their job. And with so much tied to our jobs – identity, friendships, daily routine, and healthcare – grief and anxiety are understandable responses. Why does offering advice or suggesting that someone “think positively” hinder rather than help and what…
All the Things We Have to Mourn Now
With so much and so many forms of loss and grief being experienced right now, Joe Pinsker of The Atlantic sat down with 6 experts, including myself, in effort to “catalog how mourning is changing in the coronavirus era.” From the article: Death is more present than it usually is in daily life—people are surrounded…
How to deal with job loss during the pandemic
Isolation plus multiple stressors can be a recipe for disaster, so how do we actually help others and how do we take care of ourselves? With so much loss and uncertainty in the world right now, it’s more important than ever to remember that we can’t fix each other’s pain and anxiety, but we can…
The COVID White Paper: Death, Grief, and Funerals in the COVID age
Grief and death are on everyone’s mind. For most of us the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated death and collective grief is unprecedented. Combined with social distancing protocols, end-of-life issues, death care, and grief have become even more complex. Navigating these restrictions—and the sheer volume of loss—can feel overwhelming. How do you…
The burden of bereavement: Grief is the latest challenge for employers in the coronavirus era
I’ve said it before and I’ll keep right on saying it until it becomes a reality: Grief-in-the-workplace policies need to exist. It’s great to see more companies and organizations starting to address this. I was very pleased to sit down with Alyssa Place of Employee Benefits News and discuss this important topic: From the article:…
How To Cope With Grief During A Pandemic
Hello friends – my conversation with hosts Maureen Cavanaugh and Jade Hindmon on KPBS Midday Edition is available now! Click here to listen. We are all touched at some level by loss in this COVID-19 pandemic — from the loss of our freedom to walk on the beach or connect with friends, to the loss…