in the face of the pandemic and its aftermath? This was a question posed by Craig Polizzi of Binghamton University and his colleagues. In a recent paper, they suggest that we can invoke the “3 C’s” model of resilience, which refers to control, coherence, and connectedness. Previous research on dealing with a disaster like an earthquake, hurricane and floods can guide us in our coping and recovery. But we can also refer to these 3Cs for general resilience building, too.
The following breaks down each “C” in the model, with a selective overview of actionable advice for coping with the pandemic provided by Polizzi and his collaborators in their paper.. Polizzi and his collaborators suggest that in the short-term people can exert control in various ways, such as planning daily activities, checking on loved ones, focusing on getting good sleep, and staying informed about the virus.
Having long-term goals can also subdue anxiety, by looking to the future and preparing for life after the stressor. In the case of the pandemic, we can begin to plan and anticipate what will be involved as we re-enter the workplace and school, take vacations, and interact with friends and colleagues who may be struggling. Planning and anticipation can help us connect our present with the future, and form clearer ideas about what the future will look like.
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