COVID-19 is pushing many of us to our limits. We're not meant to live like this: sheltering-in-place, kids out of school, social experiences relegated to screens, fearful of the most mundane of activities, like grocery shopping. And yet, most of us have at least one...
This is not what we had envisioned for our kids. They’re not supposed to be on screens this much. They’re supposed to be playing team sports right now, getting tons of exercise and fresh air. They’re supposed to be learning, getting prepared for what’s to...
If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it a thousand times: These are uncertain times we’re living in. Couched in the mantra, “We’re all in this together,” the distress associated with the uncertainty we’re living in (How much longer will we be quarantined? When will...
The short answer is, well, yes. If you’re feeling irritable, distracted, worried more than usual, and restless, you’re probably having a normal reaction to an extraordinary situation. The truth is, the current situation we’re all living in is worrisome and distracting. The complete upending of...
For many people, the idea of online therapy is no big thing. They grew up online, formed and maintained meaningful relationships online, found their partners online. That they would also get therapy online is a no-brainer. But this is definitely not the case for everyone....
Listen, this shelter-in-place thing is hard. For the most part, we are not accustomed to being with our housemates THIS much, whether you live with a romantic partner, roommates, or a spouse and children. Those who live alone may not be accustomed to this much...