I recently talked to a friend of mine who is teaching in a school that has been implementing virtual learning. She is juggling the increasing demands of staying connected and teaching her students throughout the day and the demands of helping her own, personal children with their virtual learning. There have been tears and...
Continue readingCOVID-19 Suicide Awareness
Several times over this past month, I have seen a friend of a friend on Facebook that has taken his or her own life, and my heart has immediately dropped in my chest. I stop and think about how that person’s spouse, parents, or children must be feeling: heartbroken, devastated, and filled with grief. ...
Continue readingSupport for Teachers Facing the Unknown this School Year
There has been a lot of focus on the effect that this unprecedented COVID-19 school year will have on our children and on the parents. But today we want to talk about the incredible pressures and unknowns that are facing our educators as we embark on the upcoming start of school. First, let’s talk...
Continue readingTips for Savannah Pastors Caring for Church Members During COVID-19
The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to take all of us into uncharted territory and unknown waters. Worldwide, humanity, as a whole, is struggling. All across the world, economies are collapsing and in some countries, people are even finding food to be extremely scarce. In our own country, we are seeing domestic violence, as well as...
Continue readingSavannah Therapists Give Help to Anxious Professionals During COVID-19
This time of the COVID-19 crisis is one of the most difficult times for professionals. Due to the pandemic, the community is looking to you to give direction and understanding. As a leader, you must be strong and calm in the midst of this storm, even though you may not feel that way. As...
Continue readingWays to Support Family and Friends During the Coronavirus
As I was just beginning the “home school day” with my children this morning, my doorbell rang. It was our next door neighbor. He was about to make a run to Walmart and was just checking to see if we needed anything from the store. Of course I asked him to grab us some...
Continue readingA Step by Step Guide to Online Counseling
Taking that first step to schedule a therapy session can be both intimidating and scary. Having some fears and anxiousness about beginning counseling is completely normal. New clients often ask questions like: Will I like my therapist? Will I feel comfortable during the session? Will counseling actually help? If you decide to do online...
Continue readingBeing Thankful During Hard Times
Today was one of those days. My children were at each other all day, and it seemed like every time I turned around, there was another sibling fight. All the while, I was trying to home school them, keep a 3 year old busy and out of mischief, and fit in some time to...
Continue readingStaying Afloat While You Work and Homeschool
And just like that, COVID-19 has changed everything. Many of us find ourselves trying to juggle working from home, managing our home, and teaching our kids. All of a sudden, we find ourselves putting clients and work on hold to help the toddler use the bathroom, all while trying to fit in a Math...
Continue readingManaging Anxiety and Depression During COVID-19
A few months ago, most of us had never even heard of the terms Coronavirus or COVID-19. We were carrying on with our normal day to day lives, buying groceries, going to work, and worrying about the next social event on our calendars. Little did we know that in a few short months, our...
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