Hi Everyone,

This week may have brought some anxious feelings to parents and children in our community.  As a society, we continue to progress in our response to the Covid-19 pandemic. With this we are entering into a period where some areas of our society, including schools, start to re-open to the public in a limited fashion.  In schools, questions abound about what the halls and classrooms might look like now and in September. There are lots of unknowns. It is natural that these unknowns might bring with them feelings of anxiousness. This is a natural response.

I am including some thoughts on this for everyone to ponder in the hopes that it might be helpful managing these unknowns and anxious feelings. First is a short video on this subject from renowned psychologist Angela Duckworth.

Second, I want to include some thoughts here on some strategies for kids, and adults, for dealing with uncertainty. As always, if you would like to make an appointment to discuss this or other mental health challenges, or to book a virtual session for your child please email me at scott.anderson@burnabyschools.ca

Responding to Change