J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2021 Feb 1;59(2):13-15. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20201015-02. Epub 2020 Oct 23.
Children are living through the COVID-19 pandemic and the traumatic changes the virus has had on the structure and schedule of their daily existence. They are struggling to cope with the loss of the normalcy of their lives and the resulting sense of grief. As the loneliness and isolation required by social distancing can worsen grief, it is important to increase communication with children and include strategies to reduce stress and increase resilience. Storytelling is the oldest form of teaching and has multiple benefits, including identifying emotional states, developing a vocabulary to allow self-advocacy, encouraging the use of strategy, and promoting a sense of hope. In addition, models of positive psychological attitude can diminish anxiety and divert attention to a more productive and positive outlook. Stories are powerful tools and convey thoughts, ideas, and values while encouraging purposeful discussion. For children, hearing stories is a rich avenue to gain insight, resources, and approaches to cope with these unprecedented times. It would be helpful to explore the long-term effects on children of COVID-19-related confinement and loss. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 59(2), 13-15.].
儿童正在经历 COVID-19 大流行以及该病毒对他们日常生活结构和日程安排所带来的创伤性变化。他们正在努力应对生活常态的丧失以及由此产生的悲伤感。由于社交隔离所必需的孤独和隔离感会加重悲伤，因此与儿童增加沟通并包括减轻压力和增强适应力的策略非常重要。讲故事是最古老的教学形式，具有多种好处，包括识别情绪状态、开发允许自我倡导的词汇、鼓励使用策略以及促进希望感。此外，积极心理态度的模式可以减轻焦虑，并将注意力转移到更富有成效和积极的前景上。故事是强大的工具，可以传达思想、观念和价值观，同时鼓励有目的的讨论。对于儿童来说，听故事是一种丰富的途径，可以深入了解、获得资源，并找到应对这些前所未有的时代的方法。探讨与 COVID-19 相关的禁闭和丧失对儿童的长期影响将是有帮助的。[《心理社会护理和心理健康服务杂志》，59（2），13-15。]。
