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Clip: Season 2 Episode 9 | 57sVideo has Closed Captions
How can people be better equipped to handle life’s most challenging situations?
It can be difficult for people to know how they might handle a crisis situation unless and until they experience one. We wanted to know if, generally, there are traits that can help people be better equipped to handle life’s most challenging situations. We put that question to people of Virginia.
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Survivors | People of Virginia
Clip: Season 2 Episode 9 | 57sVideo has Closed Captions
It can be difficult for people to know how they might handle a crisis situation unless and until they experience one. We wanted to know if, generally, there are traits that can help people be better equipped to handle life’s most challenging situations. We put that question to people of Virginia.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipKIMBERLY MARCIANO: I think it's having a good network of support, whether it's family or friends, coworkers, things like that.
People they can go to when they're upset or confused and don't know what to do.
I think it's a network of support.
IRL WEATHERFORD: I think somebody's ability to survive hardships or unfair treatment is based on their character.
If they're strong of character and can stand up for their beliefs, no matter what anybody says to 'em, you know, they ought to be able to manage that situation.
LEE JACOBSON: I personally think that therapy is a super valuable tool that everybody should use.
You know, every therapist has a therapist, so I definitely think talking about your issues and, you know, not running away from them would be helpful.
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