S7Ep1: Keep Stress at Bay During a Crisis
Episode description
It’s completely normal to experience increased stress during an infectious disease outbreak. it has the potential to increase anxiety, both because of the fear of catching the virus and also because of uncertainty about how the outbreak will affect us socially and economically.
On today's episode, Sharp Best Health and guests, holistic wellness experts - Sooze Flery and Sharon Murnane - are offering a few practical steps you can take to improve your wellbeing and keep your stress and anxiety levels under control during these trying times.
Guests on the episode:
- Sooze Flery, M.S., Sharp Memorial Hospital, Emotional Wellness Coach/EFT Practitioner
- Sharon Murnane, RN, HNB-BC, HTP, Sharp Memorial Hospital Cushman Wellness Center, Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion
Resources:
- "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: The Acclaimed Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases, and Coping" by Robert M. Sapolsky
- "From Stress to Stillness: Tools for Inner Peace" by Gina Lake
- "A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook" by Bob Stahl
Sharp HealthCare Resources:
- Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address!
- Weekly Zoom Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Drop-In Sessions for Sharp employees. The schedule is available at https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/benefits/sharpBestHealth/Mindfulness-Classes.cfm
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