Therapy
The Stages of Grief in the Time of COVID-19
In 1969, Kubler-Ross authored the 5 stages of grief that we are all familiar with when it comes to loss. Over 50 years later, during this time of COVID-19, they can provide us with a good framework for better understanding our emotional experience as we move through this global crisis and navigate these unprecedented times.…
Read MoreFacing Fears of Coronavirus During Pregnancy
BIBS, BALLOONS, AND BASSINETS. That’s what I wanted to think of when I became pregnant with my twin babies. Being a first-time mom, I was filled with excitement, joy, and anxiety. I asked myself, “How am I going to be a full-time healthcare worker AND a mother of twins?” Not knowing the answer stirred up…
Read MoreTelehealth: A Solution to Mental Healthcare for People Diagnosed or Recovering from COVID-19
Mental healthcare is often an overlooked healthcare need when one receives a diagnosis of a potentially life-threatening illness. While the majority of COVID-19 cases are mild in terms of symptoms, the impact of a positive diagnosis can be significant on an individual’s mental health. Due to the contagious nature of the virus, even those who…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Impact on the Mental Health of Essential Business Workers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, essential business workers have been experiencing elevated anxiety. Grocery store workers have been working endlessly to re-stock shelves, but with this comes a risk of infection from the virus. Customers are flocking the stores and filling their shopping carts with food and bringing their germs in with them. The risk of…
Read MoreCoping with Job Loss During COVID-19
It will not happen to me. I am good at my job. It cannot happen to me. I am the primary source of income for my family. It might happen to me. What will I do? But could it really happen to me? I have been here for 4 years… What do you mean lay-off?…
Read More5 Ways to Cope With the Disappointment of Canceled Events Due to COVID-19
It may feel like the COVID-19 pandemic has brought your life to a screeching halt. After the government set social distancing measures and closed businesses and schools, it seemed like everything was canceled. Students received cancellation notices of their college and high school graduations. High School prom is no longer taking place. Sporting events stopped.…
Read MoreIs Telehealth therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
With COVID-19 keeping us all in our homes, you may be wondering how you will receive mental health services when you are unable to meet with a therapist face-to-face. When the concept of telehealth therapy or online therapy began circulating the therapy world, so did a lot of questions. Therapy is an inherently personal process.…
Read MoreAm I Depressed? Or Is It COVID-19?
The shelter in place order has many of our worlds turned entirely upside down. Due to restrictions and the sudden and extreme change in our lifestyle, our traditional ways of managing things no longer work, and we did not have any time to adjust. Many are experiencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that look very close…
Read MoreMaintaining Mental Wellness While Stuck At Home
In a year that has so far been defined by COVID-19 and its implications on global society, many individuals find themselves confined to their homes, wondering when pandemic related restrictions will be lifted. While a few days around the house can be a relaxing change of pace from everyday life, spending weeks or even months…
Read MoreDeciding If You Need a Bipolar Disorder Therapist Cherry Hill NJ
Mental health issues can sometimes begin as small issues but then bloom into more serious ones. Often, individuals will ignore mental health issues assuming they will go away on their own. However, like physical illness, mental illness rarely heals on its own and when left untreated usually becomes more severe and debilitating for the individual.…
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