Tips and Advice from Our Mental Health Advisory Committee
Members of our Mental Health Advisory Committee are concerned about the toll that the stress of distance learning, social isolation, economic concerns, the inability to plan for the near future have taken on adults and kids.
Grounding Techniques to Help Cope with Uncertainty
From Melissa Sporn, PhD
How To Meet Kids’ Three Basic Needs: Competence, Connection, and Autonomy
From Heather Tedesco, Ph.D.
Healthy Coping Strategies During Uncertain Times
From Corrine Coppola, M.A., CTSY
5 Tips to Engage Your Children More Successfully During This Corona Virus Time
From Sarah Tyler, LCSW, LCSW-C
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Finding A Counselor: Tips and Advice
From Anne Slonim Rafal, PhD, LCSW
During this stressful time of social distancing due to the pandemic, you might want to consider seeing a counselor or to urge a family member to do so. Many people are deciding to pursue therapy for the first time to address the major life changes that have come with Covid-19. We are all facing new challenges including:
- Health worries
- The uncertain end point of social isolation
- New shared space with family members working from home
- Worry about long distance relatives
- Keeping your kids occupied and emotionally safe
You may also want help with managing family conflict, or dealing with increased grief, or anger, along with depression and anxiety. Read more