What a strange and unprecedented time.  Never in our lives have we had to practice social distancing, stay in our homes, be fearful of giving friends and loved ones hugs, be so afraid of getting sick, do all online learning, miss out on everyday events like participating in class, talking to friends in person, sports, plays, parties, proms, and graduations. ...[ read more ]

Human beings are social creatures, and therefore, social connectivity is important to our well-being and stress management. Being connected to others creates feelings of belonging, love, and purpose. Many people are asking, “How do we stay connected during a time of social distancing?” Here are some tips: Log on to Social Media Typically we say that social media creates feelings...[ read more ]

In the wake of the COVID pandemic, for the first time in the history of our nation, all states have simultaneously declared a state of emergency. People are shut in their homes and worried about their health as well as the health of everyone around them. The fear and uncertainty all around us has never been so thick. COVID and...[ read more ]

Parenting is one of the most challenging roles a person will face, and no doubt the national shelter in place order is only adding to the stress. With the extension of the stay at home order, many parents are without work or working from home and now taking on the role of teacher, coach, and entertainment committee. It is normal...[ read more ]

Have you found yourself excessively worrying about COVID-19? Are you constantly researching or watching the news? Are you finding it difficult to adapt to the lifestyle changes brought on by the pandemic? If so, you are not alone. Many individuals are finding that the uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, as well as the disruptions to daily routine, have resulted in...[ read more ]

Quarantine birthday parades, family dance parties, workout challenges, balcony sing-a-longs, puzzles, and BANANA BREAD… it seems as though this pandemic has been nothing but fun for the people I see as I scroll through my social media feeds and tune in to the news. Almost without hesitation, the message that we were being told about quarantine is that we should...[ read more ]

It’s been a weird time for us all: isolating in our homes, spending more time than usual with our loved ones and trying our best to adapt to this new ‘norm.’ Let’s be honest, it’s not always easy. So how do we cope during this time? How do we keep our thoughts from wandering into the future? The answer is...[ read more ]

During this unprecedented period of uncertainty and mounting stress, it is easy to feel afraid and to panic. Many of the strategies that we may typically use to deal with distress may not be available (to the same degree) or applicable. Due to social distancing protocols, we are unable to derive the same amount of support and connectivity from our...[ read more ]

Wallflower, loner, aloof, unfriendly, socially awkward. These are words that have all been used to describe people who are introverted. Most likely, if you are introverted, you have been described in these terms (or other similar words) at some point. Often, these words are considered to be stereotypical ways of describing individuals who lean more towards the introverted side of...[ read more ]

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