The world did not stop:
People chose to love each other enough to stay home.
Friendships became stronger as humans became more creative in connecting.
Which day is it for you? Number 14? Number 15? Do you have a boss in denial of the changing times and are just now beginning to navigate this new virtual life? Maybe you are an essential worker and are still required to leave the house in the morning, but your partner is now home… still working full time… trying to homeschool three kids and keep up with all the new messes.
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April’s highlighted position of the month, is the Buck Up. A sexual experience is a time to emotionally connect with one another, but it is also a great time to get your blood pumping and release some physical energy together.
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If you have ever experienced a trauma, you are likely struggling during the pandemic. You might be wondering why you are experiencing panic, despair, anxiety, depression, etc. I want to let you know there is a reason you feel this way; your body is trying to protect you.
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Finding yourself a bit stir crazy with all the quarantining/staying-at-home? Are you and your partner tired of working together at home and/or binge-watching things on TV? Finding yourselves with more time on your hands than usual; especially if either of you are staying home with child(ren) or due to working virtually?
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Terminate?! Most things in the therapy world are warm, accepting, and gentle. So why is the word ‘terminate’ thrown out there? For some it sounds kind of harsh. Termination is a fancy word for ending the therapeutic relationship. Termination can also refer to a break in counseling for a period of time as well.
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No doubt, we are all experiencing various levels of unease during this time of uncertainty. Many of our fears and worries are grounded in gravity of the health concerns rippling across the globe. Honestly, it’s a scary time for all of us. If you happen to be someone who already struggles with mental health issues, this worldwide experience could have an overwhelming impact.
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The practice of self-soothing is the ability to calm ourselves during stressful events. When we are going through a stressful or traumatic experience, or even if we have experienced trauma in our past, the practice of self-soothing is critical.
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My partner and I thought it would be a fun experience to write this blog together. He received his graduate degree in epidemiology and works on technologies surrounding environmental infection control within hospital settings. Using his knowledge and training, he will share some facts to help you make informed decisions about the virus. I’ll close with some tips on how to manage the anxious symptoms that can easily result from long-term isolation.
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Chances are your children have heard about the coronavirus somehow, whether they overheard it on the news, they heard about it from other children, or they overheard adults talking about it. When adults present anxiety about the coronavirus, children will definitely pick up on the anxiety.
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March’s highlighted position of the month, is the three-legged dog. A sexual experience is a time to emotionally connect with one another, but it is also a great time to get your blood pumping and release some physical energy together.
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Clients sometimes come into counseling seeking purpose and direction. More often than that, they come in suffering from depression and/or poor self-image, and may discover that the root of these issues is that they don’t have a strong sense of purpose or direction in their lives.
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