The past week has forced us to face huge changes on a national level, including the appointment of a new prime minister; the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the country’s longest-serving monarch and a symbol of stability for many; and the announcement of a new monarch, King Charles III. ⁠ ⁠ If there’s a common refrain that seems to be cropping up in conversations, whether they’re face to face or online, it’s a general feeling of disorientation; of not knowing quite how to react in the face of change or being surprised by your emotions when you do react.⁠ ⁠ In small doses, uncertainty isn’t necessarily a bad thing. “As humans, we have a need for both certainty and uncertainty, because life would be very boring if nothing ever changed and evolved,” says psychotherapist Nova Cobban. “But sustained uncertainty is very challenging. We generally find it far easier to manage reality when we know what’s happening, even if what is happening is scary or difficult. You only have to think about what it is like to wait for exam results or hospital results of a scan to know how emotionally challenging uncertainty can be.” ⁠ ⁠ Read the full feature at the link in our bio.⁠ ✍️@katierosseinsky