Managing the Emotional Impact of COVID-19: Quarantine
Managing the Emotional Impact of COVID-19: Quarantine
Public health measures to manage the pandemic has inevitably resulted in social isolation as we are forced to be separated from our family and friends. We have also lost the ability to engage in ordinary activities that we used to take for granted. Without knowing when the situation will end, we are all facing overwhelming uncertainty together. All of this makes coping with the pandemic exceptionally challenging. In this microlearning course, you will learn how to manage your stress, anxiety and worries as you go through periods of social distancing, quarantine and remote work.
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Includes:
5 Microlearning Sessions
220 min. of Experiential Content
21 Learning Actions
Group Discussions & Sharing
Offline Access
Lifetime Access via Mobile and Web
Session Overview
Before you begin
The unique emotional dimension of COVID-19
The physiology of distress
Causes and symptoms of COVID-induced stress
Ideas for managing negative emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Universal questions
Your feedback
What is this 'Microlearning Course' about?
This course will teach learners to understand the unique emotional challenges presented by the global Covid-19 pandemic. You will learn to manage your anxiety and stress as you experience social distancing, quarantine or continue to work in a vital capacity despite the danger of infection.
Who is this course designed for?
This pandemic is by definition a universal event. Anyone can benefit from this program curated by two mental health professionals with extensive expertise in stress management and critical event management. So whether you are furloughed, telecommuting, have lost your job or fighting on the front lines as a health care professional, first responder or Amazon delivery person, this program is for you.
What will you take away?
Understand the unique emotional dimension of the Covid-19 pandemic
Examine the physiology of distress
Learn the causes and symptoms of Covid induced stress
Get ideas for managing negative emotion during the pandemic
Get answers to the universal questions we have because we are all affected by this worldwide crisis
Michael Klaybor, Ed.D., CEAP is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) who has provided training and consulting to corporate mental health programs in over 20 different countries. In his thriving private practice, he specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), hypnosis, biofeedback, stress management, and behavioral therapies. He coaches executives to help them maximize performance and leadership. Dr. Klaybor earned his doctorate degree in counseling and psychology from Indiana University. He is a licensed professional counselor & supervisor, marriage & family therapist, & chemical dependency counselor. He can be reached at drmike@klayborandklaybor.com.
Marina London, LCSW, CEAP, is the creator of the award winning iWebU blog (http://iwebu.info,) a weekly blog about the Internet and social media for mental health and EA professionals who are challenged by new technologies. Marina also writes a column on tech trends for the Journal of Employee Assistance. She has presented on mental health and technology topics at national and international conferences. Marina previously served as an executive for several national EAP and managed mental health care firms and was the manager of web services for the Employee Assistance Professionals Association. She is one of the first professionals in the world to earn a certificate in Mobile Instructional Design. Marina holds degrees from Yale University and Columbia University School of Social Work. She can be reached at marinal@me.com.
