Parternship created to help with emotional toll of pandemic

CHENEY — Eastern Washington University will offer virtual coronavirus stress and trauma education.

The university’s School of Social Work and Office of Community Engagement are partnering with Priority Spokane to offer the program, with funding from an Innovia Foundation grant.

The program will help community members to understand the virus’ effects on their well-being, officials said. It will also team them skills to manage any related increase in stress, fear, anxiety and isolation.

“This is really an exciting and collaborative way to help people right now,” Honors and Community Engagement A...