As a grief counselor a major task is to validate my client’s feelings and help them recognize the universality of grief and the importance to have the courage to travel the journey in order to heal. And there’s been a lot for which to be grieving in today’s world. It’s common knowledge that living through 2020 and 2021 has impacted adults, teens and children with prolonged stress, anxiety and depression. AND that is normal, living with so many changes and fear.

Another responsibility i have had has been to educate my clients. While we have no control over the feelings we experience or the future we can control 4 things.

1- WORDS 2- ACTION 3- BELIEFS 4- ATTITUDE

And here are 10 things you can do when stressed.

1 - Walk in nature 2 - Read a book 3 - Journal 4 - Meditate 5 - Call a friend 6 - Clean a closet 7 - Soak in a warm tub/shower 8 - Listen or play music 9 - Have a hot cup of tea 10 - Paint, draw or color

What will you do new in ‘22?

-Harriet

*Title shared by Beth Warner