Tag: pandemic

Logging Off to Let the Light In

Logging Off to Let the Light In

“There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen, selected poems, 1956-1968 In three years, I’ve lost my Mom, transitioned to my full-time faculty dream job at Wake Tech, and published three books. Then 2020 hit. Like all of us, I’m 

How to Deal With the Ongoing Stress of 2020

How to Deal With the Ongoing Stress of 2020

From Victoria Wresilo, Spectrum News: Many people are experiencing ongoing stress and anxiety stemming from the election, rising numbers of COVID cases and deaths, as well as the impending holiday decisions. So what are the ways we can deal with the stress and anxiety in 

Sweeten up Hard Conversations about Grief and Dying with a ‘Death Over Dessert ‘Club

Sweeten up Hard Conversations about Grief and Dying with a ‘Death Over Dessert ‘Club

Death, dying, and grief has become all the more real during this global pandemic … and still, very few of us are prepared to talk about it. Now, former hospital chaplain and “grief guru” Dana Trent offers a way to make talking about death and 

How to Cope with COVID-19 Grief This Mother’s Day

How to Cope with COVID-19 Grief This Mother’s Day

COVID-19 amplifies a tenuous holiday, especially among people of faith.

How to Start and Maintain a Fitness Routine Amid Uncertainty

How to Start and Maintain a Fitness Routine Amid Uncertainty

Starting and sustaining a fitness routine amid a stressful situation is tough. These tips will help you stay on course and be gentle and flexible.

Coping with Anxiety in a Pandemic

Coping with Anxiety in a Pandemic

From Sojourners: Nationally, we are experiencing anxiety we haven’t known since 9/11. We haven’t felt this helpless, fragile, and mortal for nearly a generation. So, what are we going to do about it? Read my latest Sojo piece here.