Back-to-School (finally, for in-person learning)- 10 Tips!
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.
Telehealth, Remote Therapy, Online Therapy, Virtual Therapy
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.
Why Haven't They Called?
“I reached out to so many providers and no one called me back!” The previous statement is one I hear often. Too often actually. I did a small social media post on this back in December 2020 when I heard it 3 times in one day. It’s a pet peeve of mine! I am not placing blame on one party but thought it might be helpful to shed some light from both perspectives. We all need to do better.
Beginnings of Vici Psychological Care, LLC
Two years. That’s how long (or short) ago I had the opportunity to open up my own private practice, Vici Psychological Care LLC. People always ask me what “vici” means and how I came up with the name.