Connecting Online and In-Person in 2020 Zoom is, in some ways, better for connecting these days because we are not limited by our geography, commuting, or time (to some extent). We are able to connect with people we might not
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Why Are We Rushing to Get Back to Normal? I was struck by this photo in the news today of a worker of the Berliner Ensemble repositioning the seating in their auditorium. This, on the day that the government
How Can I Protect my Mental Well-Being During COVID-19?
How Can I Protect my Mental Well-Being During COVID-19? A lot of people are struggling right now due to anxiety, depression, and trauma that is exacerbated by COVID-19, the looming cloud of illness, and its restrictions. Although these are mental
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