As We Emerge From the Lockdown
As we emerge from the lockdown it’s likely that we will be experiencing some form of anxiety as we start to come out of this.
Hope
It has been a brutally hard winter for us. The days were dark, and the temperatures were frigid. Coronavirus numbers gradually decreased as we endured our longest lockdown.
Virtual Therapy During COVID-19
Not having the option for in-person sessions pushed all of us into unchartered territory. Yet isn’t that exactly what therapy is meant to do? It invites anyone daring to explore to be challenged in order to find out what one is capable of.
Winter Blues Featuring COVID-19
Winter months are ordinarily the most difficult mental health time of the year. Cold, short days satisfy only the nocturnal yeti. As human beings, we mostly prefer warmish days, with plenty of sunlight. Humans are also very sociable
COVID-19 Ongoing Stressors
About six months ago, our world changed. There were warning signs from China, but most of us did not think that a pandemic could happen here. We were wrong.
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 […]