Therapist Blog

This is a really easy recipe to make a staple pantry item without having to brave the grocery stores. You can do it with a standing mixer or your hands with a little extra elbow grease. You can freeze these loaves for later, and if you have kids at home this is a great activity […]

Hi parents, if your reading this-then it is most likely you have kids at home and concerned about how to keep them occupied. Having kids home all day everyday can be a bit much at times. One suggestion is to keep everyone on a schedule. Kids do much better when there is structure and a […]

As the world continues its battle against the Coronavirus, lockdowns and panic have been seen to stir communities into chaos. From food and basic necessities being completely wiped from supermarkets to hospitals and medical centers being in short supply of personal protective equipment, it is understandable how one might envision a future of darkness. But […]

My favorite self-care activity is making music. Music can be a powerful, healing force. In this difficult time, music can be a solace, an anchor, or an uplifting force for your spirit. How often do you have time to spend with music in the foreground? It’s a luxury for most of us. Sure, music becomes […]

What are you doing with your time in quarantine? Since I’ve been sheltered in, I’m integrating a little more self-care into my life. After all, self-care isn’t selfish, as many have said, but self-care is indeed a necessary thing for all of us as we strive for good health and well-being. I love movies, but […]

Is the Cabin Fever setting in? Here are some basic tips to help you move through this time with your beloved: Check in with your partner: How are you feeling? What have I done in the past week that has been helpful? What have I done that was unhelpful? Do you need more or less […]

You are not alone. I understand first hand as my child whines about wanting to paint when my will is to get her to do her writing assignment. This is not easy. Many of us are juggling the novel demands that come with working from home with being an insta-teacher! As if parenting wasn’t hard […]

Although the case of COVID-19 is unprecedented and we are slowly seeing progress in our tactics against the virus, some basic safety measures are being revisited. For example, the steps to hand washing correctly and throughly have been posted in almost every social media platform available. Some individuals have even seen traffic signs marked with […]

During this Coronavirus Disease pandemic, stress is going to be on the rise in almost all households. One strategy for reducing stress or anxiety is therapy. Therapy is a means by which we can: 1. Let go of what’s weighing on us emotionally or mentally 2. Figure out solutions to short or long term problems […]

During quarantine, it’s easy to get sick of the same meals.  It’s also quite stressful with many family members now home, who are in typically in the home that need to be fed. During times like these, canned food is typical, but one food item that tends to last a while outside of a can […]