Positives Within the COVID Crisis?
Could there be positives to the (terrible) COVID-19 crisis to learn from? It occurred to me, as I strolled the grocery aisles with my cart unusually full of raw vegetables, given the lack of meat, and after my third walk for the day, that there may be some positives to our current COVID-19 situation. And […]
5 Simple Tips for Keeping Mentally Healthy when Working from Home
The task of working from home can have a downside too. It can encourage isolation, a decrease in healthy routines, and even depression. For these reasons I created a list of five very simple tips that I and my clients have found effective when working from home for better mental wellbeing.
Staying Connected while Socially Distancing
Authorities and medical experts are advising everyone to practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing, and by association self-isolation, is the act of increasing the physical space between yourself and others. By doing this, we all reduce the likelihood of getting infected or of infecting others. This is extremely important. If we […]
Responding to COVID-19 In An Age of Misinformation
We live in an unusual period of time. Instead of struggling to access the information that we are looking for, we are overwhelmed by informational sources. When responding to an ongoing situation, such as COVID-19, a critical skill is being able to determine the validity of a source.
Telepsychology – Video and Phone Counselling
With the spread of Covid-19 and the imposition of public health measures, now might be a time to look at telepsychology. For those who are self-isolating, telepsychology offers an opportunity to connect with a therapist from the comfort of your own home. The obvious benefit of telepsychology is that a person can have an appointment […]
How to Cope with a Bad Day in the Global Financial Markets
The easiest way for a person to figure out if they are panicking in response to the sudden drop in global financial markets is to compare what they’re thinking of doing, with their financial strategy.