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The world is changing at the moment. For the next few months, we are changing the way we connect and interact with each other. When you become disconnected from your usual supports and community, you may start to feel elevated levels of Anxiety, Stress and Isolation.<\/span><\/p>\n Out of the pandemic we have seen people\u2019s true colours. Either they\u2019ve stepped up to the challenge or they have shown a very shaded and selfish side of humanity. It is important to disconnect from any\u00a0 type of negative messages or people – even if it\u2019s in the form of deleting social media, not watching or reading the news during the day etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Through this difficult time we have witnessed kindness, compassion, love and light in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Communities are coming together to support each other with social distancing with activities such as:<\/span><\/p>\n People in the community are showing up in their own way. . .\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Isolation-Leads-To-Decline-In-Mental-Health.png” alt=”isolation leads to depression, isolation affects mental health, stay connected through social distancing” title_text=”Isolation Leads To Decline In Mental Health” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n During a time where you may be physically distanced from your extended family, friends, workplace and community, <\/span>it IS SO IMPORTANT to remain Socially Connected!<\/b><\/p>\n Isolation is one of the symptoms of Depression and other Mental Health issues. <\/span><\/p>\n For people who have struggled to remain connected even prior to the Corona Virus Pandemic, this may create even further isolation. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Stay-connected.png” alt=”how to stay connected through social distancing, stay connected through covid-19 pandemic, support group for mental health” title_text=”Stay connected” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n I can\u2019t stress to you enough the importance of staying connected to your family, friends and networks of personal and professional support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This time does not have to be a setback.<\/span><\/p>\n Use this time as an <\/span>opportunity to learn a new way of reaching out and connecting<\/i><\/b> to your community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You may have seen people connecting via Zoom, FaceTime, Skype and even the art of writing letters is making a comeback!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Connect-and-communicate.png” alt=”communicate and connect during covid-19, communicate with family and friends, stay connected during covid-19, connect through corona virus” title_text=”Connect and communicate” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”30px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ ol_font_size=”17px” ol_line_height=”1.7em” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The ideas and opportunities to connect with your loved ones and community are endless \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The world is changing at the moment. For the next few months, we are changing the way we connect and interact with each other. When you become disconnected from your usual supports and community, you may start to feel elevated levels of Anxiety, Stress and Isolation. Out of the pandemic we have seen people\u2019s true […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8353,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123],"yoast_head":"\n\n
We are all becoming aware of how important our communities and supports are!<\/h4>\n
Connection is truly a source of self-care and care for each other.<\/h4>\n
Isolation Leads To Decline In Mental Health<\/h2>\n
Stay Connected!<\/span><\/h2>\n
10 Ideas to Communicate and Connect:<\/h2>\n
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What are the things you will do to connect with your Community 1-2 times a week during social distancing and isolation?<\/h3>\n