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“The answer of the Buddy Bench in the time of corona is the intimacy that comes with relationships being victorious over the disease and caring for others across these physical boundaries. “The coronavirus (COVID-19) presents us with a new challenge of creating a sense of community, of belonging, and of responsibility to each other. Everybody needs to be loved and cared for during this pandemic. Dr. Marc Gopin discusses the Buddy Bench, a study conducted among elementary students, and how lessons learned from it can help us show compassion and be observant about the needs of people around us. For questions and comments, please reach out at makingchange.crdc@gmail.com