Being Resilient During a Pandemic with Rick Hanson

Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author.  

Regarding this pandemic, Rick says, "During times like this, it’s natural to feel afraid, anxious, or threatened. The brain has evolved to react quickly to threats, and it’s easy for there to be a sense of helplessness associated with problems that appear far beyond our control. But being consumed by fear causes wear and tear on the body, which actually undermines your safety. Thats why it’s so important to look for ways to be effective and express our agency, even if it’s only through how we choose to think about things."

Watch the video below for suggestions and resources for how to do just that during this challenging time.

For reflection alone or together:

How might focusing on cooperation help you navigate the uncertainty of the pandemic?

When have you showed “grit” in the past?