Prolly Gonna Cut that Out with Dr. Don
If you haven’t listened to the first episode in the “Why is Sex Education Important?” series, please listen to that first. Then, come back to this one.
RESOURCES USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Field, T. (2010) Touch for Socioemotional and Physical Well-Being: A Review. Developmental Review, 30(4), 367-383.
Green, L. (2017) The trouble with touch? New insights and observations on touch for social work and social care. British Journal of Social Work, 47(3), 773-792.
The relationship resource I have for you is the Gottman Institute. We’ve attended a couple’s weekend based on their work and it has been very helpful in strengthening our communication skills.
If you have a therapist, see if they are doing remote sessions. If you don’t have one, search for therapists in your area. I can guarantee that you’ll find people who are going remote. There are also a number of platforms that are app-based; a therapist friend of mine recommended this app as described in Fast Company. Another friend said that the therapists at her clinic use an app called “Mend.”
Domestic violence is increasing around the world during this pandemic.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES:
Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Patricia Evans
Why Does He DO That? Lundy Bancroft
“Domestic Violence Is on the Rise With Coronavirus Lockdown. The Responses Are Missing the Point”
Finally, in this episode I point out that it is good to keep in mind that some people are struggling more than others with shelter, food, and safety. Beyond “keeping them in mind,” which is kind of like “thoughts and prayers,” we can donate to organizations that are helping people. I’m going to donate a portion of my “Fuck you, Trump” check to a local food pantry and another portion to a local women’s shelter. If you are in good shape financially, you might think about googling organizations that are in a position to make a difference and make a donation.