Coping with financial stress

Hello Everyone, first I’d like to thank the City of Laurel, Department of Economic and Community Development for having me. I know this is a stressful time with the health crisis – COVID19, job layoffs, reduction in staff, company closures, and the social injustice issues to top it all off. It’s a difficult time for all, but I want you to know that you are not in this alone.

My objective here is to:

· provide you with ways in which to manage and cope with your stress

· provide ideas on way to take control of your situation

· How to recognize the signs that you need support

· Go over some problem-solving skills and techniques that you can use during and after this time.

· Lastly, I will provide you with some resources that will assist you during this time.

Stress Management

Communicate:

Get Active:

Your Mental Health:

Relax:

Take Control of Your Situation

Set Goals:

Speak with a professional:

Communication:

Prioritize:

How to recognize that you need support

Track your emotions:

Energy Levels:

Anxiousness:

Problem Solving Skills

Define the problem:

Look for solutions:

Make a plan:

Review your progress:

Realignment: