The loneliness has arrived. People were accustomed to the ease of access of friendships at work and school, and now find that they need to apply some effort to socializing during Covid 19. While that effort can feel off putting at first (why do I have to work so hard to engage socially?! It was […]
Friendship sure has been a topic of conversation of late! If we aren’t talking about germs, masks, recent stats, or financial payouts, then we are probably talking about the daily effects of Covid 19, impacts of the stay at home orders, loneliness, and friendship. Hey, friendship! What a great topic. It fascinates me that my […]
I’m finding that the social and emotional experiences associated with the Covid 19 Stay at Home order are starting to change. Initially, my clients reported to me a sense of relief: they don’t have to suffer the burden of social contact for 8 hours a day at school or work, they are more relaxed at […]
Life is different now, without my consent. I have to be flexible, as do you. It feels as though everything has changed: school, grocery shopping, conducting our social lives, and therapy. We can do this. We have been practicing being flexible, even if we didn’t notice our efforts. Here are some quick things to ponder: […]
Covid 19 has changed our lives in many ways, including Zoom appointments. Here are some findings from last week: Many of my clients are less stressed over all. They enjoy being at home, no longer face pressure to attend school, work in academic groups, or get a job. Any stress related to dating or group […]
What a crazy time we are experiencing. Here are some thoughts to ground you: I’m fine. You are fine. For current clients, all sessions will be conducted via Zoom. https://zoom.us/ Be sure that we are ENCRYPTED for our conversations Check with your insurance company to see if they cover tele health. I’ll add an asterisk […]
Goals again? Are you kidding me?? Yes, that is how goal setting works: set a goal, do some work, check in, assess progress, ponder your goal. In light of that, how are you doing with your goals? Are you ready to set some new goals? If you are a college student: you have spring break […]
January has come to a close, and those pesky Resolutions are out the window. Luckily, you went with the idea of monthly, weekly, and daily goals rather than resolutions. Whew! Just a quick check in, then…how are those goals coming along? Need some inspiration? Were your goals too hard? No problem – just make your […]
Welcome to January! The world around you is exploding with “resolutioners” – so the gym will be full, fruits and veggies will be eaten, and people will start to pay down debt, or save for a house, or whatever the next big step is. But resolutions are so…committing. If you are feeling a touch overwhelmed […]
As we transition through fall, we have cooler temps, changing leaves, and shorter days. While we all seem to enjoy the temps and leaves, the shorter days leave many of us out of sorts: lower energy level, low mood, perhaps irritable. What to do when our Colorado sun shines, but for fewer hours a day? […]