- 10 tips for dealing with the stress of uncertainty
Research shows that people react differently to uncertainty, and that those with a higher intolerance for uncertainty may be less resilient and more prone to low mood, negative or down feelings, and anxiety [Related: Explore results from APA’s latest Stress in America survey] No one can avoid the unexpected
- The science of uncertainty - American Psychological Association (APA)
In 2012, Sweeny published a paper that introduced the “uncertainty navigation model,” a theoretical framework for understanding the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that arise during these difficult waiting periods (Health Psychology Review, Vol 6, No 2, 2012) Over the years, Sweeny and her team of undergraduate and graduate students
- How to cultivate hope in uncertain times
Hope is a powerful, internal process that sustains us through uncertainty By prioritizing connection, focusing on small actions, practicing mindfulness, engaging in self-care, and drawing inspiration from the past, we can cultivate and maintain hope Let us choose hope, for it is through hope that we find the strength to persevere and thrive
- Helping federal workers manage the uncertainty of a chaotic work . . .
Bethany Brand, PhD, a clinician who treats federal workers, said that day-to-day uncertainty, along with negative characterizations of government work, contribute to burnout Job insecurity is causing some of her clients to curtail spending or even discontinue psychotherapy
- Waiting, worrying, and dealing with uncertainty, with Kate Sweeny, PhD
Kate Sweeny, PhD, discusses what makes waiting so stressful, how the stress of waiting differs from other types of stress, the relationship between waiting and worrying, and strategies people can use to lessen anxiety and make waiting easier
- Majority of U. S. workers say job security has significant impact on . . .
Despite workers’ concerns around economic uncertainty and job loss, employers can play a key role in supporting their employees’ mental health For example, workers who were satisfied with the mental health support provided by their employer were significantly less likely to be concerned about losing their job due to an economic slump (42%
- Leadership in Times of Uncertainty - American Psychological Association . . .
Uncertainty Dr Sandra L Shullman APA President, 2020 Executive Development Group November 10, 2020
- Higher education is struggling. Psychologists are navigating its . . .
As colleges and universities navigate the stormy seas of financial uncertainty, workforce instability, and technological change, Jones highlights the importance of staying focused on the group at the center of it all: students “Younger generations have completely different concerns than we do Do they have a chance to contribute to society?
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