Humans are social creatures and we don’t do well in isolation. That’s exactly why state penitentiaries punish prisoners by putting them into solitary confinement. It causes them great mental anguish. Many of us have felt like prisoners in solitary confinement over the last couple of...
As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, many therapists have had to quickly pivot and offer their clients online sessions in an effort to help them to continue to make progress while at the same time abide by the social distancing guidelines to flatten the...
Amanda Patterson was interviewed by The CW South Florida on her tips on how to cope with Covid-19. Check out the full interview by clicking on the link below: https://www.sflcw.com/rebound/mental-health-tips-on-how-to-cope-with-the-covid-19-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR2MBZO6ZQNgxce3kuEjlBP4oIQv5mHZ0Dw_yEkmrMCgdeyA-9rIGhNKdB4 Amanda Patterson, LMHC, CAP, NCC practices in a beautiful and comfortable office in Wellington, Florida....
The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease is often intimidating, and may cause you to become overwhelmed. Strong emotions can arise. Coping with stress during times like this will make you stronger in dealing...
We are all in an uncertain time with the Coronavirus [COVID-19] Pandemic, which means it’s more important than ever to evaluate our mental health. Between social distancing and shelter-in-place orders adding to general panic, people might be experiencing more anxiety and depression than usual. When...
Grounding is keeping oneself in control of personal emotions during a time of chaos. How then can we remain grounded as we live through the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are some ideas: Find balance between the chaos, and calm. Go outside, and become more aware of...