The Use and Abuse of Band-Aids
on March 07, 2014
A recent psychology report I read detailed strategies on how to best assist, as a carer, a close relative needing help. The report thoroughly diagnosed the problem then provided a large list of strategies to address the problem. Some strategies were designed to improve the problem in the long term. Others were actions to relieve the present stress that was occurring. They did not mend the issue, just provided short term relief. These latter reactive short term remedies I call “Band-Aids”. Band-Aids are fabulous in the short term. They protect the wound; generally prevent it from further damage and allow us to get on with our lives. However if the wound is deep the Band-Aid will be insufficient to prevent the injury worsening, which will result in more Band-Aids being required. Think of a simple sprain; a Band-Aid provides minimal support and there is a […]