Wash, wash, wash your hands Practice Social Distancing as an act of empathy Get healthy sleep and keep a sleep schedule Maintain mindful healthy nutrition Try to keep a routine and schedule Keep active with exercise and movement Practice meditation, mindfulness and yoga Remain in the moment, one day at a time Keep boundaries with…
DetailsKeeping clean: Wash, wash, wash: Sing a song to help your children along Quite literally, wear your mask, make it a habit Keeping social distance is an act of self compassion and empathy for others Keeping one self balanced! Routine and Schedule: Set a routine and try to follow it. Having a schedule anchors us!…
DetailsDuring the pandemic, a number of couples doubted the efficacy of telehealth. Some couples who I saw pre-pandemic chose not to continue until we could meet in-person again. Others had child care issues. Pre-pandemic I wouldn’t consider meeting with someone via telehealth if I had the option of working with them in-person. During the stay-at-home…
DetailsEmpower Her is a wonderful organization helping girls who have experienced the loss of their mothers. They now offer an opportunity to contribute financially through the purchase of items in their store! Thank you to Emily Miller, and her work on their Board!
As we enter the sixth month of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty continues to permeate most aspects of our lives. Things we once took for granted as being everyday tasks — like going to the grocery store, getting a haircut, or seeing a friend — now come with an extra level of stress. As leaders…
DetailsOver the weekend, Jessica agreed that she would call the contractor on Monday. When Tony asked about it on Tuesday, he was upset that she didn’t make the call. They didn’t talk for a few days. When the couple brought this up at their next couples counseling session, Jessica shared that higher priorities arose that…
DetailsTo say that this is an emotional time is an understatement. As humans, we naturally feel many different emotions over the course of a typical day. But, these days are certainly not typical and the weeks ahead will not be ordinary. The “new” daily parade of feelings that many of us are coping with—fear, restlessness,…
DetailsPositive parenting is a parenting approach, or parenting philosophy, that emphasizes respectful and encouraging discipline methods as opposed to punitive or fear-based discipline methods. Times of misbehaviors are used as teaching opportunities to instill important character traits such as responsibility, respect, and resourcefulness in our kids. This is done by parents modeling such behaviors and…
DetailsThis presentation, by Dr. Barbara Green, provides information on normal vs. unexpected life transitions, the impact they have on our well-being, and how you can make sense of life’s changes in a way that helps you move forward.
As we enter our fifth month of navigating the extraordinary impact of Covid – 19, what we know to be true and what we don’t know, continues to widen and deepen. I am grateful for the leadership and hard work of scientists, public health experts and medical professionals who have been dedicating themselves to the…
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