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#014 Coronavirus BONUS Episode. Public Information Officers and crisis communicators are working tirelessly at health departments and local, state and federal public agencies to keep everyone informed about the rapidly-changing impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the associated restrictions and other efforts being implemented to combat its spread and save lives. Many have been at it full speed for two or more weeks, and to further complicate things, are having to do their jobs in a work-from-home environment. Many report that they are really feeling the stress of meeting demands in a high-demand workflow, without the benefit of having workmates right there with them, and while also dealing with children in the home and other demands and distractions. In this bonus episode, Kerry's guest, registered clinical counsellor Julia Kristina, M.A. Psych, gives specific ways to reduce stay-at-home stress so you can feel calmer. more in control, and keep doing the great work you do in this new environment. Due to scheduling challenges, this episode was not produced in an interview-format, but comes from a special recording I asked Julia to do for me and my listeners. Julia's advice was first shared in the Government Social Media Community Facebook Group, which is composed of more than 2,500 Public Information Officers and social media coordinators who work for health departments and local, state and federal government agencies. Julia has a robust YouTube channel with an awesome collection of weekly videos she produces tackling mindset, anxiety, healthy boundaries, and other mental wellness issues. You can view Julia's videos here including an excellent one on How to Stay Calm During the Coronavirus Crisis. You can also follow Julia on Instagram, where she posts regular mindset content, personal observations, and behind-the-scenes Stories of her life in Vancouver, B.C. Julia has a clinical practice, does distance coaching, and offers online courses and her Shift Society membership program. You can access all of that on her website. If you loved this episode, please DM Julia on Instagram or drop her a note through her web site and let her know what tips you have implemented! And it would be great if you would take time to put a review of the podcast on iTunes! You can follow Kerry on Instagram, on Facebook, and visit his web site.