(NBC 26) -- Easter is usually a day filled with packed churches, searching for eggs, and family celebrations, but this year will be different.
With the Safer at Home order, churches won't be packed and family events will be different, as gatherings must be less than ten people. People are also still encouraged to practice social distancing, staying at least six feet from others. This can be a strange time for people who are used to spending the holiday with their loved ones.
Heather Fochesato, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Bellin Psychiatric Center, said most people haven't experienced something like this, and it's important to try to stay connected with loved ones during this time. She added that people are able to use technology to still be with loved ones on the holiday. She encourages people use things like Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime to connect with family and friends.
"Even have dinner that way. Set the computer up on the table and at least everyone can still connect a little bit that way," added Fochesato.
She said this is also a great opportunity to spend time with those we are able to be with like our immediate family. She added that maybe new traditions can be started this year.
Fochesato also said people should reach out to family members or friends who struggle this time of the year or with holidays. She also suggested maybe getting in touch with a person who lives alone or someone you might not reach out to often.
Fochesato said even if we can't physically see someone, we can still reach out and touch base which will hopefully help everyone get through this.
