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COVID-19 has impacted not only people’s health but also their finances, social and family life, and emotional well-being. During this trying time, how can we practice self-care while also be mindful of the challenges of others?
In the second lecture of the series, Leslie Langbert, the director of the Center for Compassion Studies, will provide tips for how we can reduce anxiety by incorporating mindfulness into our day and how we can draw upon those same skills to show compassion to others.
One example is to be mindful of the communication challenges that mask-wearing, social distance, and Zoom calls present to the more than 60 million Americans who are living with hearing loss. Nicole Marrone, an associate professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, will explain these challenges and present suggestions for how we can stay connected.
And finally, both scholars will address how this pandemic is challenging everyone’s ability to communicate and cope. Realizing that there are many who live daily with hearing loss, social isolation, and financial uncertainty may help us cultivate empathy and compassion.