Dr. Rostain, Dr. Gilrain, and their teams at Cooper have been working to combat some of the fears and anxiety created by the current pandemic. This mnemonic was discussed at the 5 at 5 and provides an excellent framework to help us acknowledge and manage our concerns.<\/p>\n
\u2018FACE COVID\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis by Dr Russ Harris.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018FACE COVID\u2019 is a set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).<\/p>\n F = Focus on what\u2019s in your control C = Committed action https:\/\/www.baps.org.uk\/content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FACE-COVID-by-Russ-Harris-pdf-pdf.pdf<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n Please also refer to the Wellness webpage for the hospital created by Phil Fizur of behavioral health:\u00a0http:\/\/wellness.cooperhealth.org\/covid19\/<\/a><\/p>\n Stay well!<\/p>\n Best,
\n<\/strong>A = Acknowledge your thoughts & feelings
\n<\/strong>C = Come back into your body
\n<\/strong>E = Engage in what you\u2019re doing <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>O = Opening up
\n<\/strong>V = Values
\n<\/strong>I = Identify resources
\n<\/strong>D = Disinfect & distance\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nGME Wellness Committee<\/p>\n\n