Online Counseling Question: How can I better cope with cabin fever during Covid-19? (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Apr 9, 2020 | Coping Skills, COVID-19, Mental Health Topics Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hi, I’m Jennifer Rosselli and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Thriveworks. The question that was asked was, “How can I better cope with cabin fever during Covid?” And I think that’s a great question cause it’s something that we’re all dealing with…
Online Counseling Question: How to talk to children about the Coronavirus? (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Apr 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Health Topics Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hi, my name is Hayley Bergen and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Thriveworks. I was recently asked the question of how to talk to our children about coronavirus concerns. I think this is a great question to explore as many people continue…
Mindfulness: A quick fix for anxiety, stress, and feelings of loneliness by Taylor Bennett | Apr 3, 2020 | Anxiety, COVID-19, Loneliness, Mental Health Topics, Stress How are you feeling right now? If we were to guess, you’d probably say you’re doing okay. And while that might be true, it’s probably also true that you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, feelings of loneliness, and/or other difficult feelings. Due to the spread of COVID-19 and our efforts to…
Insurance Companies Now Covering Telephone Counseling, COVID-19 Response (View Chart) by Taylor Bennett | Apr 3, 2020 | Beginning Therapy, COVID-19, Mental Health Topics Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, a lot has changed in the last couple of weeks. We’ve all had to adapt to new routines, of which involves social distancing and staying at home unless we absolutely must go out. COVID-19 has led to other changes too, including your insurance…
Insurance Companies Waiving Copays, Deductibles for Online Counseling (View Chart) by Taylor Bennett | Apr 3, 2020 | Beginning Therapy, COVID-19, Mental Health Topics A lot has changed in recent weeks. Due to the emergence and spread of COVID-19, many of us have had to adjust to a new normal, one that involves staying home at all costs (except to go to the grocery store or pharmacy). This has led to other changes too,…
Here are 5 practical steps seniors can take to protect their physical and mental health amid spread of COVID-19 by James Donaldson | Apr 2, 2020 | Aging, COVID-19, Mental Health Topics People ages 65 and older are more prone to contracting severe illnesses, especially diseases that are new to the population, such as COVID-19. With the uncertainty that surrounds such a new development in the medical landscape, it’s important that those most vulnerable are taking every precaution to stay physically healthy,…
Your guide to parenting, homeschooling, and caring for yourself at the same time in the midst of COVID-19 by Amber Shimel | Apr 2, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Health Topics, Parenting We are living in historic times. As a society, we are scared, overwhelmed, tired, confused, and impatient. And it’s only been a few weeks. We are all settling into the certainty of uncertainty. So many of us aren’t sleeping well, we’re not eating well, and we’ve lost many of the…
Boredom can be destructive—if you are bored at home, deepen your connections, remember your goals, rejuvenate an old hobby, and additional tips by Taylor Bennett | Apr 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics Due to COVID-19, many of us are forced to stay at home for the foreseeable future either alone or with a couple friends or family members. In either case, we’re struggling with social distancing as we adjust to a new normal; feelings like anxiety and loneliness overwhelm us. Many of…
I feel trapped in my head: Basic tips for slowing down racing thoughts during self-isolation by Taylor Bennett | Mar 30, 2020 | Anxiety, COVID-19, Loneliness, Mental Health Topics Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, many of us are on lockdown. We’re self-isolating, which means we’re staying home and avoiding all unnecessary contact with others. Some of us are fortunate enough to have roommates, be it a friend, family member, or significant other, with whom we can spend…
Are you feeling lonely during social distancing? Goal-setting can help you overcome loneliness and find fulfillment by Taylor Bennett | Mar 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Loneliness, Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement Amid COVID-19, many of us are experiencing feelings of loneliness, as we’re spending significantly less time with our friends, family, and others—and video chat only goes so far. Overcoming these lonely feelings is crucial to the state of your mental health, but doing so during social distancing is tough; this…
You can influence anti-vaccine individuals to become pro-vaccine by introducing them to someone with a vaccine-preventable illness, according to researchers by Taylor Bennett | May 23, 2019 | COVID-19, Health & Exercise, Mental Health Topics New research shows that we can reduce vaccine hesitancy by introducing the hesitant individual to someone with a vaccine-preventable disease. Researchers sought to understand how we can change anti-vaccine attitudes due to a recent rise in vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccine hesitancy. The experimented with 574 college students, 83 of which…