A lot of practitioners have made the switch to telehealth sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic. But seeing patients on a computer screen can be surprisingly exhausting. Beyond that, it can introduce new clinical challenges to the session. In the video below, Christine Padesky, PhD and Ron Siegel, PsyD will get into some practical ideas to […]
How to Befriend Your Nervous System During Quarantine
How do we stay socially distant yet safely connected? Well, according to Deb Dana there’s no one-size-fits-all answer here . . . and it also depends on the “shape” of your nervous system. In the video below, she’ll share the 3 states of the nervous system and explain a simple exercise your clients can use […]
Grief During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fear. Anxiety. Worry. Probably most clients can relate to at least one of these during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s another emotion that very few people are talking about, even though it’s probably just as common: grief. So we asked Joan Borysenko, PhD, and Rick Hanson, PhD to share some thoughts that could be helpful […]
When the COVID-19 Pandemic Leaves Us Feeling Helpless
For most patients, the COVID-19 crisis has created a “new normal.” They may be stuck at home, unable to work, or feeling isolated from dear friends and family. This all can leave people feeling helpless. So what can we do to help patients regain a sense of agency during the pandemic? Bessel van der Kolk, […]
An IFS Approach to Fear and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Worry, fear, anxiety. If we’re honest, they’re feelings that most of us would rather not experience. But right now, a lot of clients are finding them hard to avoid. So what’s one strategy to help clients face these difficult emotions in a healthy and self-compassionate way? Richard Schwartz, PhD, founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), […]