It’s difficult enough having a full-time job. Parental responsibilities come on top of all that is required, and children don’t take days off. During the recent shelter in place orders, things have gotten much more complicated. Not only are we still expected to work full time and transition our homes into our [...]
Navigate Your Mental Health During COVID Global considerations for how to navigate your mental health during COVID has ranged from seeing this virus as an inconvenience to how it will impact an individual directly including exposure, finances, and seeing family/friends. Difficulties specific to counseling surround acceptance in meeting online versus in person. [...]
As I continue to manage my personal experiences during this current pandemic situation, I realize I have been marking time by what toiletry I needed to replace. This week feels like number 457 as toothpaste and body wash mark off another one. I felt like I had hit a wall when I was [...]
Mindfulness Bingo is a great way to practice becoming more aware of yourself and your environment. The goal is to notice your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in a nonjudgmental way. While the concept seems simple, practicing will be necessary for real benefit. Mindfulness Bingo is a great way to practice becoming [...]
While working with clients this week managing technology, paperwork and sessions, I have noticed quite a few times that I have gotten more irritable with the process. I forget that doing something new takes practice; and while I feel like I may be moderately tech savvy, I need to remind myself [...]