Typical Personal Concerns About COVID-19

"I'm scared about what might happen to my family, my friends -- and even to me. How do I deal with the fear?"

"I want to be more calm about all of this. How can I do that?"

"How can I deal with the stress of this situation?"

"I feel so angry. I keep blaming everyone who I think should have done something about this. I'm tired of being angry."

"I keep asking myself, 'Will I get my job back?' How do I stop asking myself that all the time?"

"I keep asking myself, 'How will I pay my bills?' How do I stop asking myself that all the time?"

"This isolation is really getting to me. I feel stuck."

"I'm crabby with my kids when we're stuck at home. I don't want to be like that."

"How am I supposed to be taking care of my kids at home all day, and still be their educator?"

"I miss my friends. I want to be with them. How can I deal with this?"

"I'm scared about going out of the house. How can I get past this?"

"How can I help other people somehow -- and how can I bring myself to even do that?"

"I'm tired of constantly hearing about the virus. How can I make myself do anything else?"

"I'm in an online discussion group (or course). It feels awkward. What can I do?"

"I'm staying at home with another person. We're getting on our nerves. How can I improve this situation?"

"I'm working from home. I feel disconnected. Does my boss even know what I'm doing?"

"I need ideas about what to do with my time. I'd like to hear you brainstorm some ideas for me."

(Other ideas about what to get personal help with in a support group?)

"I know of no other forum that provides this kind of cross-pollination. This is the best burnout prevention I can imagine." – Abby Struck, St. Anthony Park Community Council

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