By Jacqui Shumway M.S.
There is a pressing need to change behavior and encourage people to mask up properly. This is crucial behavior that everyone needs to follow yet we cannot make it so onerous that people refuse to follow the recommendations. Getting people to understand when where and why masks are important has been a soapbox issue now for the last 4 months…CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies). When you are outside and can maintain a six-foot distance from others, you can drop the mask and breathe. When you go indoors and in situations where you are forced to be too close to others, mask up. The latest research is showing that in indoor locations with poor ventilation the virus may linger longer than originally suspected. Read on to join the latest public education campaign #6feetorMasksUp.
#6FeetAnd MasksUp is misleading (according to WHO and CDC) and promotes “learned helplessness” which seriously affects the immune system. Conscious choice allows folks to feel empowered to make a difference. Behavior Change happens because people buy into it, not because they are forced. I have been warning about the inability to mask all the time… the skin has to breathe. My 32-year-old son is breaking out like a teenager after just a few weeks of having to wear it every day at work. Especially with the heat, it will lead to heat exhaustion and is unnecessary when outside and able to maintain 1 meter (6 feet is extreme distancing and allows for an additional buffer.) Anyway, that is why we are seeing ridiculously dangerous pushback.
#6FeetOrMasksUp allows you to determine whether you want to go into situations where 6 feet distancing is not possible, and it you do, then mask up!
CDC’s Guidelines
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
It is critical to emphasize that maintaining 6-feet social distancing remains important to slowing the spread of the virus. CDC is additionally advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.
Grab some chalk! We’re taking it to the streets! (and sidewalks!)
With Mayor Hancock’s May 5th, 2020 1:00pm press conference, the way is cleared for us to promote “Learned Optimism” instead of “Learned Helplessness.”
Three situations in which we all will continue to find ourselves as we wait for the vaccine:
1) Prevention
2) Reducing severity of infection
3) Living with COVID-19 until a vaccine can be widely distributed. This stage includes:
a) Learning to make good decisions
b) Reducing anxiety and depression
c) Educating ourselves and others
d) Learning more about the virus, then activating Street HARRT* – Street *Hashtag Art Street Rapid Response Team
1) #6FeetOrMasksUp Community Art Messaging can get our kids proactive on getting the messaging of required masking and 6 feet distancing as a way to continue to reduce the spread of the virus. Remind people it’s MUCH SAFER for all – When we cannot keep 6 feet away to wear a mask!
2) Be vigilant, but not afraid… WE have to begin to function safely, It’s a lot to take in, so let’s make it simple: #6FeetOtMasksUp
3) Ways to message
a) Grab some sidewalk chalk and get busy!
b) Paint on backs of old political signs
c) Use your messaging sign in front of your business
d) Put a sign on your back
e) and…Put it on all social media posts
4) MOST FAQ’s :
a) Q: Why Use OR not AND in the messaging?
A: AND is overreaching and incorrect and most importantly, contributes to “learned helplessness,” which increases depression. OR is accurate and empowering to the individual to make a choice, contributing to “learned optimism” To learn more about the Father of Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman, learned helplessness, learned optimism and the broad influence of his work, go to https://positivepsychology.com/learned-helplessness-seligman-theory-depression-cure/?fbclid=IwAR3iu3ZFl-fefKRU5AHo84SSFBmu9H6Q98WV3D3OFZKfqKAfP5cO8OxE-Vo
b) Q: How are some people, especially our young folks, not getting the message?
A: Some people do not watch, listen to, or read the news (especially since it is so depressing lately), so we are “Taking It To The Streets.”
5) Take a picture. Make a video. Then post it to the Facebook event page or send to Jacqui.Shumway@TaiChiDenver.com
6) Join the HSRRT – “Hashtag Street Rapid Response Team” You will be activated with new messages, as we learn more about the virus. “There’s gotta be Shumway to beat COVID-19“, so text your contact info to Jacqui Shumway at 303-725-7482 to join or just check this page.
#6FeetOrMasksUp Community Art Messaging Word On The Street
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#6FeetOtMasksUp Community Art Messaging Word On The Street ~ Per CDC Guidleines (WHO says more than a meter) We say, the more the better, and 6 feet is almost twice that.
Grab some chalk! We’re taking it to the streets! (and sidewalks!)
With Mayor Hancock’s May 5th, 2020 1:00pm press conference, the way is cleared for us to promote “Learned Optimism” instead of “Learned Helplessness.”
Three situations in which we all will continue to find ourselves as we wait for the vaccine:
1) Prevention
2) Reducing severity of infection
3) Living with COVID-19 until a vaccine can be widely distributed. This stage includes:
a) Learning to make good decisions
b) Reducing anxiety and depression
c) Educating ourselves and others
d) Learning more about the virus, then activating HSRRT
“Hashtag Street Rapid Response Team.”
1) #6FeetOrMasksUp Community Art Messaging can get our kids proactive on getting the messaging of required masking and 6 feet distancing as a way to continue to reduce the spread of the virus. Remind people it’s MUCH SAFER for all – When we cannot keep 6 feet away to wear a mask!
2) Be vigilant, but not afraid… WE have to begin to function safely, It’s a lot to take in, so let’s make it simple: #6FeetOtMasksUp
3) Ways to message
a) Grab some sidewalk chalk and get busy
b) Paint on backs of old political signs
c) Use your messaging sign in front of your business
d) Put a sign on your back
e) and… Put it on all social media posts
4) MOST FAQ’s :
a) Q: Why Use OR not AND in the messaging?
A: AND is overreaching and incorrect and most importantly, contributes to “learned helplessness,” which increases depression. OR is accurate and empowering to the individual to make a choice, contributing to “learned optimism” To learn more about the Father of Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman, learned helplessness, learned optimism and the broad influence of his work, go to https://positivepsychology.com/learned-helplessness-seligman-theory-depression-cure/?fbclid=IwAR3iu3ZFl-fefKRU5AHo84SSFBmu9H6Q98WV3D3OFZKfqKAfP5cO8OxE-Vo
b) Q: How are some people, especially our young folks, not getting the message?
A: Some people do not watch, listen to, or read the news (especially since it is so depressing lately) so we are “Taking It To The Streets”
5) Take a picture. Make a video. Then post it to this Facebook event page or send to Jacqui.Shumway@TaiChiDenver.com
6) Join the HSRRT – “Hashtag Street Rapid Response Team” so you can be activated with any new messages, as we learn more about the virus. “There’s gotta be Shumway to beat COVID-19”, so text your contact info to Jacqui Shumway at 303-725-7482
It’s time to message clearly!!! (Remember Social Distancing does not mean we have to be socially distant!)
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Read what the CDC and WHO are saying. There are other health issues with unnecessary masking.
From their page https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html
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CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
It is critical to emphasize that maintaining 6-feet social distancing remains important to slowing the spread of the virus. CDC is additionally advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.
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UPDATE: Please follow Governor Polis’ May 1st and Mayor Hancock’s May 5th instructions. They really need our help to spread the word, not the virus. If you want to reduce your angst, you are welcome to click on our blog at TaiChiDenver.com
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acqui Shumway (& Joseph Brady)
The AMP–athy Project
Promoting Art. Music, & Physical Fitness Choices ~ Alternatives to Violence