“We can do more as counselors by providing these clients with behavioral support as they work to change. We must give the clients real, behavioral techniques that they can use in the moment.”
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Supporting clients’ mental health takes on a new dimension when a job loss or income reduction is added to everything else they are managing during COVID-19.
Research demonstrates that people can remedy stress if they laugh more (casual leisure), find a hobby (serious leisure) and engage in meaning-making activities such as volunteering in their communities or toward social causes (project-based leisure).
“Once we got used to the Brady Bunch-looking setup of the virtual platform, we didn’t skip a beat in this regard. The synergy we had developed over time carried over to make the virtual group setting still feel organic and comforting.”
The experience of the coronavirus does not have to become a traumatic and overwhelming experience that marks us for life. On the contrary, it can be an excellent opportunity to exercise our resilience — that is, to grow in the face of adversity.
“By asserting that older adults are every bit as deserving of mental health services as people of other ages, members of the counseling profession combat ageism, strengthen the case for Medicare reimbursement and improve the lives of socially isolated older adults.”
To adolescents, teens and young adults, the risk of contracting the coronavirus or suffering a negative outcome may feel remote. However, you have the power of good health, and it is your responsibility to help solve the problem by protecting yourself and others.
Quarantine-friendly engagement strategies to promote the wellness of children and families.
This unplanned for and prolonged time to stay at home may bring discomfort for many of us, but we can come out the other side with new skills.
For many, the financial stress and rapid changes brought about by the pandemic can be just as scary as the virus itself. Understanding what is happening in our brains and having a plan of action can help us manage these new challenges in the different areas of our lives.