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Keeping an Open Heart at Home During COVID-19
In order to be open-hearted in my household during the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home order—with each family member grieving something important to them in their own way—I need ... Read More
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Tension at Home from COVID-19? Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer
Spring is here. The dogwoods and rosebuds are in bloom. Birds are nesting. But the streets, restaurants, theaters, and school yards are quiet and empty. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ... Read More
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A Close Look at Clinical Depression
Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. It presents a huge burden to our society when you consider its occupational, developmental, familial, educational, medical, and ... Read More
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COVID-19 and the Vital Role of Therapists in Treating Medical Professionals
I write this mere blocks from Henry Ford Hospital’s main campus; an epicenter within an epicenter (Detroit), within an epicenter (Michigan) of the COVID-19 pandemic. In just weeks, a ... Read More
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COVID-19 and PTSD in Hospital Personnel
The outbreak and spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has multiplied the already difficult challenges experienced by hospital staff and first responders. During this pandemic, health ... Read More
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Helping Your Child on the Autism Spectrum Adjust to COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for families, who are suddenly being thrust into unfamiliar territory. They’re learning how to homeschool their children as well as helping ... Read More
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4 Ways Self-Care Is Beneficial to Mental Health
You may have heard the term “self-care” many times. Your family, friends, and therapist may tell you repeatedly that you need to take of yourself. So what does self-care really ... Read More
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School-Based Violence: A Call to Action for Trauma-Informed Care
On February 28, 2020, the Pasadena Star News released an article advising the community that an active shooter drill at San Marino High School was canceled following parental objection ... Read More
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Some People Are Stuck at Home with Abusers. What Can They Do?
Even those in emotionally healthy homes are feeling the strain of so much togetherness at this time of uncertainty and social distancing. But for some, this is their worst nightmare. Distance ... Read More
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What Can Stressed Teens Do About COVID-19? Here Are Some Tips
For the first time in their lives, teens are facing a worldwide epidemic in the form of a novel coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19. In just a few short weeks, millions of students ... Read More
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Parenting in a Pandemic: What to Do When COVID-19 Cancels School
At the best of times, parenting can present plenty of challenges and difficult moments. Parenting during a global pandemic such as the coronavirus? Needless to say, this isn’t the best ... Read More
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Surviving the Coronavirus: 9 Practical Steps for Couples
Instead of our usual date, we embarked on a nighttime adventure to Costco. It was the last task before my husband, Bob, and I hunkered down in our condo. We are both marriage and relationship ... Read More