Laker athletes stay connected through time of crisis, build sense of community with Lakers Listen

.....The aforementioned Anthony Adams, a counselor who works closely with these athletes, stressed the importance of a positive mindset and think about the potential lives they are saving by social distancing and staying away from their favorite sports in this time of crisis.

“The narrative of how they’re viewing the situation can really impact on what they are experiencing,” Adams said. “Instead of being sad that you lost your senior season, you have to reframe it and say you gave something really important for possibly something that is a lot more important. Try to allow yourself not to see what you’re losing, but what you’re gaining, because these athletes could have quite possibly preserved some lives and some traumatic situations from people on the front lines.”....

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Bethany`s Notes: This article continues to highlight the importance of distancing but being careful not to be alone. Everyone needs to connect with people in some form...we were built for relationships. Relationships are important to check in with others and see how we can support one another.