We are alarmed by what is happening in the world today

Human rights, injustices, fires, floods, natural disasters, ACES, the high amount of trauma, residential schools, border separations.

Our primitive brain is alarmed by video images of violence and trauma. Our brains become overwhelmed.

Be careful about your exposure to news without blocking out what is happening. Be realistic.

Dr Rick Hanson: the brain is teflon for positive and velcro for negative.

Watch for good news. Stories about people who are working for a better world, like the 16 year old who developed Ocean Cleanup

Humans want to get engaged. We care. Work on a community level. Volunteer to make change AND challenge the feeling of being powerless.

Protect yourself from overwhelming negative news. Don't let yourself be trapped in front of your screen.

Get engaged in something you care about.

There is a power in knowing the truth #metoo #blacklivesmatter

Share your own experience and witness the real experience of others

Engage collectively with other people who care

We live in a difficult time and need to bring all of our skill and whole-heartedness

My course When Crisis Hits https://www.udemy.com/when-crisis-hits/