Corona virus appears as an epidemic that creates fear in our country. The high spread of the virus increases fears. Information shared quickly through social media and the press makes it difficult to distinguish true information from false information. On the positive side, all this anxiety and fear leads us to learn more about the virus, therefore to take precautions and investigate ways to protect ourselves.
Events such as epidemics are perceived as a threat to a person's existence. None of us want to lose our health, we do not want to die, if we are sick, we want to be treated. Since there is no cure for this virus such as a vaccine, medicine, etc., this anxiety and fear is increasing.
The epidemic, which creates uncertainty and threat, continues to negatively affect people's psychology. Disorders such as panic attacks, high levels of stress, phobias, insomnia, and eating problems are increasing in people.
Epidemic diseases can cause them to change or restrict their vital activities.
People go to concert venues, shopping malls. or they approach or withdraw from crowded places, such as public transportation, with fear. In such a situation, important areas such as a person's social life, business life or education life may be affected.
At the same time, protecting our psychological resilience in the face of the epidemic is another important issue.
Do not affect each other by talking negatively about the issue with those around you. And we should try not to scare them.
We should be careful about the conversations you make in front of children. If your child sees that you are worried and panicking, he or she will start to feel afraid.
You should give short and concise information about the subject in accordance with your child's age. Because staying silent or not satisfying your child's curiosity will cause more anxiety in your child. For this reason, parents should pay attention to the conversations they will have in front of their children. This should not be understood as remaining completely silent on the subject. �r. Ignoring the truth by remaining completely silent will increase the child's anxiety. It would be best to provide information about ways to protect against Corona virus and all other diseases in accordance with the child's age and development level.
1. First of all, calm down
It is important to have common sense and ensure our self-regulation. It is not possible for us to help our child without being calm ourselves. It is beneficial to sit down, take a deep breath, notice the solid ground under our feet and focus on our body sensations.
2. Be careful about misinformation
It is better not to trust news of unknown source. First, as adults, we must create a sterile space for ourselves. Information pollution brings nothing but anxiety.
3. Do not hesitate to respond
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. “Viruses are very tiny, germ-like things that we cannot see with the naked eye. There is a virus spreading in our world right now. "Scientists are working to recognize this virus and take precautions."
4. Explain the precautions that need to be taken
Stating that we are safe now and mentioning the precautions taken against the virus allows children to feel safe and resilient. Such as washing your hands regularly, not touching your face with your hands, eating regularly, sleeping, avoiding crowded places for a while, covering your mouth when you sneeze.
6. Stick to routines
Staying true to routines is very important, especially in times like these.
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…
CONSTIMIZATION
Drawing a picture of the virus and making it funny. Then you can delete them to make them disappear.
You can make a virus shape with dough and make it funny too.
You can make puppets out of socks by spraying them with spray. You can.
VIRUS TABLE
Every time you wash your hands, you can cross it or delete it by saying that another one is gone.
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If MASKS are required;
You can draw pictures on the masks.
9. Give courage
Trust
After accepting this fact, it is important to get out of panic and become aware of the necessary precautions and take appropriate steps. We should not forget that the necessary level of fear will help us act consciously, but when it starts to negatively affect our daily life, we need to take it under control. In such cases, it will be beneficial for you to get help from an expert.
And now it is time for everyone to be more common sense. Social healing and consciousness, not individual, saves.
It should not be forgotten that viruses settle more easily in the most vulnerable bodies. Paying attention to physiological health and hygiene and increasing our psychological resilience will protect us.
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