As Mother’s Day approaches this Sunday, I feel inspired by all the courageous moms, parenting during the Coronavirus crisis. Mothers have suddenly been thrust into full-time teaching roles, as schools closed. Normal support networks that provide childcare, like granny, churches, and even neighbors, are no longer available to lend a helping hand with the kids. […]
Online Therapy from Home: How to Improve Your Sessions
Many clients enjoy the calm, supportive atmosphere of the therapy office. Most therapy offices are relatively quiet except for pleasant sounds like the whoosh of a sound machine, soft music, or maybe the trickle of a fountain. With recent developments regarding COVID-19, many clients are switching to online therapy rather than in-person sessions. Online therapy is […]
3 Ways Teens Can Socialize During the Coronavirus Quarantine
Let’s face it, you and your teen are struggling with this “stay at home” thing. They don’t seem to understand the importance of “social distancing.” You wonder if they think they’re invincible. The arguments are getting old. In fact, they’ve asked to see their friends so many times that you’re thinking of giving in and […]
COVID-19: Helping Kids Cope with Stress
Anxiety and stress from the coronavirus crisis is all around us – parents and kids alike. Everyone is doing their best to cope with the stress and uncertainty. While this time is confusing for adults, children are also struggling to understand all the changes around them. Here are a few tips for helping kids cope […]
Coronavirus: A Shared Trauma
It seems like years ago, but truly it was only weeks ago that your life was pretty predictable. Stressful, sure. But at least you were familiar with those stressors. Now, you’re home from work on a daily basis. OR you’re deemed “essential” and going to work every single day knowing that you are potentially exposing […]