Are you in the helping profession and struggling with burnout or compassion fatigue? How can you care of yourself, or the helping professional in your life? Check out this blog to better understand burnout, compassion fatigue, and ways to treat them. Continue reading Understanding Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and the Helping Profession
This year has been difficult for so many people. We have all heard about frontline workers, and many of us know frontline workers. While COVID has taken a toll on all frontline workers, healthcare workers have really been hit hard this year. According to Mental Health America, healthcare workers are experiencing high levels of anxiety, … Continue reading Supporting Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
In case you missed it, Christmas is in a few days. This year may look very different the previous years. You may not be able to travel to see family. You may have family members who are not able to come see you. Or you may be experiencing anxiety as you prepare to spend time … Continue reading Grace During the Holidays
For nearly six months, the United States has been dealing with a global pandemic. This pandemic has caused challenges in virtually every area of our society: economic, social, educational, etc. Throw in a cultural revolution, and it can become very overwhelming. Anxiety and depression rates are skyrocketing. Unfortunately, one contributing factor to the increase in … Continue reading Anxiety, COVID 19 and Social Media
Schools around the country are rolling out their reopening plans for this coming school year. Some schools are going to open completely in person. Some are completely virtual. Some are doing a combination of in person and virtual instruction. While we don’t know exactly what school will look like in the fall; we do know … Continue reading Supporting Kids Returning to School
Covid 19 has taken a lot from people. The class of 2020 is no exception. Spring ushers in a time of new beginnings. A time of transition. A time of hope. Each spring thousands of seniors look forward to a huge accomplishment and rite of passage: high school graduation. Graduation pictures are taken in the … Continue reading Graduation During COVID-19
As states across the United States begin to lift restrictions, the question remains is this the wise thing to do? As a therapist, I can see both sides to this: social isolation and financial stress can significantly increase anxiety and depression. On the other hand, if the projections are right, and many more people become … Continue reading Staying Calm in the Storm: What to do as The Country Reopens
