A lot of us are at home right now social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus. And many of us are home with kids, teens, family members - all working together on school-work, homework and professional work between the same four walls.
Outside of those walls, there is a crisis unfolding and there’s no way to avoid the stress that comes with that, whether you are impacted personally and dealing with COVID-19 in the house, or whether you’re just being safe and isolating, or some combination of all of that.
Needless to say, it's a different experience for each household, whether it's teens missing out on high school; kids who can’t go to the playground; or parents who have become teachers and day-care workers on short notice. Or an older person who thinks all that sounds like the sort of chaos you miss, and are isolating alone.
In this episode, we’ll be talking about how families and individuals are coping with isolation.
Our guest is psychology professor and researcher Deborah Bell. Dr. Bell has served as the director of clinical training for MU’s clinical psychology doctoral program for two decades, and is also the executive director of the MU Psychological Services Clinic. She researches how children and teens regulate their emotions.
To listen to the live show, tune in to KBIA 91.3 FM weekdays at noon. Also, leave us a voicemail at 877-532-0971 about how you are handling the isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.
