We can’t let our guard down. Too much is at stake. We are rounding out a year with this pandemic. Everyone is exhausted. Some people have never worried and just openly embraced getting the virus and getting it over with. Others lock themselves away hoping they can … [Read more...] about How Could I Have Let My Guard Down?
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How To Cope With The Quarantine Blues
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on all of us regardless of where we live or who we live with. While there are some perks to living alone during this time—like not feeling the emotional burden of looking after young children or sharing tight quarters with … [Read more...] about How To Cope With The Quarantine Blues
Overcoming the Trauma of Covid-19
As I’m writing this we’re well into week 7 of the state’s shutdown, with no certain end in sight. Everyone I speak with seems to have the same mishmash of feelings: fear, frustration, fatigue, anxiety, restlessness, and more than a few sleepless nights. I’m in the same boat. It’s … [Read more...] about Overcoming the Trauma of Covid-19
Keeping Our Kids From Corona-Crazy
These are definitely unusual times. As I watch one kid playing outside (by himself) and the other trying to figure out home-schooling, I’m trying to remember what ‘normal’ looks like; and when we might get back there again. Like how many felt after the realities of 9/11 sank in, … [Read more...] about Keeping Our Kids From Corona-Crazy
We Are Still Providing Coaching and Counseling Services
As you are receiving this, the Louisiana state governor has issued stay-at-home orders for all citizens and businesses that are non-essential beginning Monday at 5 pm through April 12th. That is a minimum of 3 weeks. This is not only financially devastating to many … [Read more...] about We Are Still Providing Coaching and Counseling Services
Facing Anxiety Amidst the Coronavirus
There are many factors contributing to a building anxiety globally and as individuals. A flood of information, ever changing circumstances, fear for our own wellbeing and others, restricted access to amenities, lack of normal routine or structure, unknown days ahead… the list … [Read more...] about Facing Anxiety Amidst the Coronavirus