We can be social, just in new, physically separated ways
But one term used by everyone from the government to your nan has been criticised for its potential effects on our longterm mental wellbeing: social distancing.
‘A commonly used suggested alternative is “physical distancing”. However, the word “distance” still seems problematic, so we have suggested “safe relating”, which is allied with the concept of physical distancing or physical spacing, but focuses on the social motivation of what we are doing.’In a briefing on 20 March, WHO said they were moving away from the term ‘social distancing’, instead using ‘physical distancing’.
‘Technology right now has advanced so greatly that we can keep connected in many ways without actually physically being in the same room or physically being in the same space with people. ‘In intimate relationships, being in control of our emotions so that we don’t act out our anger is a form of safe relating also.
, Paul believes it’s important that the government acknowledges how tough the adjustments we’re making can be – and inspires kindness and positivity rather than functioning through fear, shame, or panic. ‘It will help for the government to recognise the mental health consequences of the actions they are taking now.
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