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COVID-19 and the pandemic have affected many of us in unprecedented and unforeseen ways. Many pandemic lessons have been learned. The pandemic lockdown has caused people to be more isolated. It has created increases in mental health problems like anxiety and depression. It has also forced many to improvise on how to do work and […]
COVID-19 and the pandemic have affected many of us in unprecedented and unforeseen ways. Many pandemic lessons have been learned. The pandemic lockdown has caused people to be more isolated. It has created increases in mental health problems like anxiety and depression. It has also forced many to improvise on how to do work and family during this time.
The pandemic has caused our country and many other countries to adopt new and innovative ways of delivering services and working. An example of this is therapy. Many counselors have transitioned from office visits to telehealth therapy. Click here for information on our telehealth therapy. Unfortunately, these and many other changes have been forced upon us by demand.
One of the things that we can learn from the pandemic is that people are resilient. We have the ability to overcome challenging and unexpected situations. When we find ourselves in need of help, we can find a therapist for help. Additionally, there are other resources to support our resiliency. Most notable are the online support opportunities like Talkspace or other online helpline or services. The important thing to remember is that you are resilient and there are resources if you need help.
Another important pandemic lesson is the lesson of innovation. The pandemic has taught us we need to be creative in finding solutions to problems. For example, restaurants have created outside eating areas during the quarantine. Churches have also creatively adapted. Many churches are doing outdoor worship services, services in cars, and indoor services without music and social distanced. In short, many in many industries have had to employ creativity to carry out their work.
Closely related to creativity is the pandemic lesson of productivity. Many people have had their jobs and livelihoods affected by the pandemic. There are a couple of things that people have done to maintain productivity. For instance, many of those still working have been forced to do so from home. in addition. many workers have also been carrying out their work in new and creative ways. The use of services like ZOOM to stay connected to and collaborate with fellow employees is now commonplace.
If any of these pandemic lessons resonate with you and you are looking for solutions to your struggles, I am currently accepting new clients. Click here for more information.
https://www.newsweek.com/2020/06/05/mental-health-toll-coronavirus-could-rival-that-disease-itself-1506664.html
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/355668
http://www.Talkspace.com
For many people, their religion is a big part of their life. Faith and our connection to God are how many of us get through life’s most difficult challenges. But in recent weeks and months, as the country and world have locked down due to the pandemic, it has been impossible for people to continue […]
For many people, their religion is a big part of their life. Faith and our connection to God are how many of us get through life’s most difficult challenges.
But in recent weeks and months, as the country and world have locked down due to the pandemic, it has been impossible for people to continue to worship at their church, mosque, or synagogue. This has caused many to not only feel isolated but also anxious and depressed.
Traditional therapy has been a means for people to deal with their depression and anxiety for decades. But religious therapy is a rather new offering and one that is helping many people during this, particularly challenging time.
While it may seem that religion and therapy are in direct contrast to each other, the truth is, faith and therapy should not be mutually exclusive. Prayers can be powerful tools for change and so can the mental tools offered by a therapist.
And while therapy will never replace a person’s religion, it can be a wonderful compliment to it, particularly to those people who are suffering right now due to the lockdowns.
Faith-based therapists are themselves religious and enjoy working with clients who share a strong faith in God. These therapists encourage clients to explore psychological issues against the backdrop of religion. The client’s faith is very much a part of the treatment plan and God is right there in the room with the client and therapist.
You have a couple of options when looking for a faith-based therapist near you: You can use an online therapy network such as Talkspace to find a faith-based therapist in your local area.
If you are someone that lives in a rural area or smaller community, and you have trouble finding a faith-based therapist near you, you can always choose online therapy. This means you would connect with a faith-based therapist via online chat.
Exploring your faith in therapy is a way of knowing yourself to the fullest extent. And that in turn only deepens your faith. If you are struggling during the pandemic because you’re not able to attend your local place of worship, consider giving religious therapy a try.
And, if you’re interested in exploring treatment, including online telehealth therapy, please get in touch with me!
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