Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? It’s not a new thing either! Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed during the month of May in the United States since 1949!
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I have been hearing a lot of buzz about schools reopening after spring break, or just families being more comfortable and ready to send their children back to school. There is no right or wrong answer here. You do what works best for your child, their needs, and your family. If you do decide to have your child return to school for in-person learning, however that might look for the district, below are some helpful guidelines to make the transition as smooth as possible.
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This post is a replication of a social media post from February 2021. Back in February, I had a private message from a non-patient asking what types of books I read.
This was a loaded question for me. I absolutely love reading (thank you to my maternal grandmother) and try to NOT read books related to the field in my downtime. However, I cannot resist a good therapy or psychology-themed book.
I looked back on my shelf for some of my favorite reads, and not-so-favorite reads...I will say that there are more books that would be added to this list. However, I will save those for a 2021 end-of-the-year post.
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Virtual therapy can come in many different forms and each form can have its advantages and disadvantages. Depending on your provider, you may have the ability to pick from several different options.
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One positive from the pandemic is that it has allowed for more access to mental health services. When it comes to remote and online therapy, the use has increased drastically since March 2020. I have talked about this topic many times. Prior to the pandemic, about 25% of my caseload was online. Fast forward to March 2020 and even now, my caseload has been 100% online and will continue to be for the time being. Although remote and online therapy has allowed people to stay connected, it has had some downfalls that many people are not aware of when it comes to online therapy.
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