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TIPS FOR POSITIVE FAMILY COMMUNICATION DURING COVID-19 By Michael Aurit, JD, MDR, and Family conflict is nothing new • We will listen carefully to understand has all the right answers in this unique Karen Aurit, LAMFT and can be overcome when family how each person sees the situation so situation. The whole family can choose members are committed to healthy we can “see the world through his or to use this as a wonderful opportunity
Families are facing some very communication with the help of some her eyes.” to show love and compassion even difficult conversations now that mutually agreed upon guidelines for • We will stay positive and be gentle when you disagree. Arizona has re-opened. A range of conversations. You could propose with each other, rather than placing strong opinions about social distancing your own version of the following blame or becoming judgmental. If your family is struggling to commuand safety precautions may cause fam- suggested communication guidelines • We will acknowledge that we all love nicate effectively, be prepared to call ily conflict if communication break- to ensure less conflict and better one another and want to be close again. a “cease-fire” to give everyone time to downs and negative emotional reactions family discussions: The pandemic is temporary, but our cool off before regrouping. If relationgo unchecked. family is forever. ships are in danger over COVID-related • We will be respectful of one another • We accept that we won’t all agree issues, seek professional help from a Even some spouses are split over best and respect all opinions as valid. 100% of the time. If we disagree, we professional family mediator or family practices during the pandemic. Enter ex- • We will make proposals about how to respect each person’s right to make his therapist. These professional services tended families into the equation and the connect as a family instead of mak- or her own decisions. are often available online and can help range of opinions can quickly become a ing demands. Family members prefer your family to discuss difficult issues heated blame game. Some family mem- to be “asked” if they are willing to do Once you all agree on guidelines, peacefully. bers would rather not have any conver- something compared to be “told” what schedule a family talk. Start with a fun sation at this point. Some are consumed they should do. activity to celebrate being together, Michael Aurit is a professional divorce with fear and anxiety. Some are focused • We will be open to compromising maybe a virtual dance challenge, silliest mediator, Arizona attorney, and coon the science and support adhering to whenever we can all “live with” a joke exchange, or perhaps a rousing founder of The Aurit Center for Divorce CDC guidelines and social distancing solution that isn’t perfect but works for chorus of “We are Family.” Mediation. Karen Aurit is an Arizona protocols. Others question the level of everyone. licensed associate marriage and family risk or prefer to return to normal, even • We will avoid interrupting as best we When you begin, be prepared for a dif- therapist, and co-founder of The Aurit acknowledging the potential for negative can and ensure that each person’s voice ficult conversation. There may be feel- Center for Divorce Mediation. Learn health outcomes within our community. is heard. ings of frustration. Remember, no one more at auritmediation.com.
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WHIPLASH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TREATMENT OPTIONS Contributed by Dr. Beau Horner visit with neck pain that may be related
The most common causes of neck are taken: pain are from muscle strains or 1. Comprehensive patient history soft tissue sprains. Yet another 2. Physical examination common cause of neck pain that doesn’t 3. Diagnostic imaging always immediately show symptoms to a whiplash injury, the following steps is whiplash. Whiplash, also called If symptoms are mild to moderate, acceleration-deceleration injury, is most some self-care options are: rest, a comcommonly caused from motor vehicle bination of ice and heat, and over-theaccidents. But any kind of trauma to the counter pain relievers like Advil and neck can show signs and symptoms of Aleve. However, when the whiplash whiplash. symptoms are severe or becoming more frequent, medical care is recommended. Some studies have shown that 50% These combinations of treatments can of neck injuries from a motor vehicle include chiropractic care, physical crash will continue to show symptoms therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, for up to a year after the crash. The injections, and prescription pain medi- symptoms and disorders to become of chiropractic, physical therapy techevidence suggests that neck injuries in a cations. In addition, treatments such chronic. If you have recently been in an niques, soft-tissue therapies, nutritional motor vehicle crash more than doubles as postural correction exercises, neck accident or have had whiplash-related and ergonomic counseling, and home the risk for developing future chronic stretches, an ergonomic pillow, and pos- symptoms, it’s important to seek medi- exercises to provide the most time-effineck pain. As a result, chronic neck ture blocks can help neck pain. cal care. cient and effective plan to treat patients pain can limit physical activity and with a variety of conditions. His office impact health and quality of life. The majority of whiplash patients Dr. Beau Horner is a licensed chiro- accepts insurance, personal injury, and recover within three months. However, practor. He provides patient-specific accident cases. For more information, When a patient comes in for an initial it is also possible for whiplash-related treatment plans that incorporate the use visit drbeauchiropractor.com.
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