It is no secret that COVID-19 has changed all of our lives and has left a lot of individuals (children and adults) in distress as it has made us make extreme adjustments to our day-to-day activities. The uncertainty of the situation has been causing higher levels of stress for many families. From worrying about jobs,…
Meeting someone for the first time can be stressful, daunting, and worrisome for a multitude of reasons. When meeting a new person, who is also expecting you to discuss your most vulnerable parts of yourself, can make entry into the therapy realm for the first time difficult. You don’t know how this person will respond…
A therapist’s view on mental health As we navigate through our world, there are times of smooth sailing and times of choppy waters that make it difficult to stay on course. Its important however to build certain routines into your daily living. The healthier we are, the more it’ll take to knock us down. In…
I know it still feels surreal that we are in the midst of a Pandemic and we are, what I’m calling, grounded… And, now that the shutdown has been extended to May 15th in our NY/NJ area, our resilience is being further tested. But, let me tell you that I’m super impressed with the stories I’m hearing…
5 Foods to Keep Your Immune System Strong As the events of COVID-19 continue to unfold, many of us are focusing on how we can keep ourselves a…
The coronavirus outbreak is leading to big changes in the way we live our everyday lives. Our relationships are hugely important to us just at a time when they are being placed under the most intense pressure. Relationships are not built on the expectation that you’ll be spending all day, every day with that person.…
After large numbers of deaths in NY/NJ, the outbreak seems to be slowing down and the curve flattening a bit in this area. Yay! This is just the beginning of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Hey, I’ll take ANY good news. Focusing on the good is Good… What insights have you gotten…
The world is in the grip of a global pandemic. We are living in extremely uncertain times – and that uncertainty can be difficult to cope with. You may feel worried right now. You may struggle to keep anxious thoughts in check. And you may feel unsure about the future. But help is at hand…
As the saga of Covid-19 continues and the outbreak is expected to peak in our area this coming week, now is the time to generate as much mental strength and fortitude as we can muster. It is not easy witnessing so much illness and death. Other parts of the country are trailing behind us, so…
The most disturbing aspect of the COVID crisis for the majority of people is the uncertainty and uncontrollability of what is now considered to be the biggest international emergency since World War 2. We will all be faced with a choice concerning how we we can think about this in a way that determines how…