Unfortunately, Coronavirus, which is a pandemic, has reached our country. The virus not only affects people physically but also negatively affects them psychologically. Every person has existential anxiety. In other words, all people want to continue their existence, no one wants to get sick or die. Corona, for which no cure has yet been found, poses a serious threat to human existence these days.
Other reasons that increase this anxiety are; the high spreading power of the virus and information pollution on social media. False and fearful content has negatively affected people.
In individuals; It has caused an increase in disorders such as panic attacks, high levels of stress, phobias, insomnia and eating problems. The virus has also caused our vital activities to change or be restricted. It is important to protect our psychological resilience in such vital events.
So what can we do?
Not speaking negatively or frighteningly to those around us about the issue,
Talking that psychological resilience is important in the fight against the virus,
Talking more about each other. Acting respectfully, understandingly and attentively,
Paying attention to the conversations you have in front of children..
And of course children..
While psychological resilience is important for all ages, the subject The situation must be even more delicate when there are children. Explanations should be given to children, especially according to their age and mental development. Staying silent and ignoring the truth will increase the child's anxiety.
What Can We Do?
1. First, Calm Down
We cannot help our child without using common sense and maintaining our own calm. It is beneficial to sit down, take a deep breath, notice the solid ground under our feet and focus on our body sensations.
2. Give Encouragement
Children need confidence more than any of us. Tell them that they are safe and that you will be with them.
3. Beware of misinformation!
Do not trust news of unknown origin. It does nothing but worry.
4. Reply
There is no need to hide the developments from the child or act as if nothing is happening. It is very important to make an explanation appropriate to the developmental period the child is in.
5. Precautions to be taken Explain the Precautions
Talking about the precautions taken against the virus allows children to feel safe and resilient.
7. Keep Children Away from Scary News
Keeping children away from scary news and conversations is important to prevent information pollution and prevent children from becoming agitated.
8. Chat About Their Feelings
You can chat with your child about their feelings. How this process makes him feel, what it makes him think, where in his body…
9. Concretization
Drawing a funny picture of the virus and then erasing it to destroy it,
Making funny viruses with play dough and destroying them by squeezing them in our clean palms,
Making puppets from socks, To destroy it by spraying it,
Make a Virus Table; It's like crossing your fingers every time you wash your hands, saying that another one is gone.
If he needs to wear a mask; You can draw pictures on the masks.
And now it's time for everyone to be much more common sense. Not the individual, but SOCIAL HEALING and CONSCIOUSNESS saves.
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