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PHASE II OF THE NEW NORMAL
Dealing with the Psychological Aspects of Being Quarantined because of the
Coronavirus (COVID 19)

Dealing with a public health emergency at a general level was covered in our previous handout, which was considered as Phase I in the New Normal. This document will discuss the specific issues generated by the new event of being quarantined or having to shelter in place. If you are required to be in quarantine, realize it may be up to a minimum of 14 days. Quarantine can be stressful and lead to a variety of psychological and physiological symptoms, including: Fear about your health and safety, including stress or hyper-vigilance about checking yourself for potential symptoms. Other emotions may be sadness, anger, or anxiety related to separation from family and friends, boredom or fatigue at lack of stimuli and guilt about being unable to work or support others, especially children or family. If you are quarantined in limited space, you may begin to feel claustrophobic. As was discussed in the first document the focus will be on the emotional-physical and psychological results caused by the change as well as providing coping and countermeasures necessary for navigating Phase II. There are many names for Phase II that include:

• Quarantine
• Enforceable Quarantine
• Shelter in Place
• Staying at Home
• Remote Working

Click here to access Nicoletti-Flater Associates full document: Dealing with the Psychological Aspects of a Quarantine (1)