Coping

Addiction Services did a crisis intervention out of state today. As I was driving home, there was one particular word that resonates in my mind. Coping. The question came up, how do Americans cope with what just happened in Boston, Tod?  As I listened to this family that I am working with, I began to construct in my own mind what needs to be done for all Americans, heal. Respectfully, I think the first thought is allowing self to be able to vent, communicate on what you are feeling. I believe this communication is part of healing, but you need to surround your self with people who are in your support circle. The next thing we all need to do is be active, and get back to our routines. This is called balance. Isolating and avoiding will not allow self to heal. As we cope with this awful tragedy, it is important that we as a nation have hope, or what I call a higher power- something that gives us our faith, know matter what that is. Believe in something that is positive, and this will help calm your mind. I think it is very easy to be depressed and angry over what has transpired over the last week of our nation, but you have the power to work through it! As you cope with this sadness, let us find something fun that we can do for self and our family. Create positive energy, and let your mind focus on the things you can control. Each night I have been praying for all the victims and families, as I do pray for all the people I try and help. If we as Americans can cope in a positive way, we become stronger, and together. One thought at a time. Stay in your health, stay in the moment.