Jul 28, 2021Mental Health and the Olympics in a PandemicI feel compelled to weigh in as both a professional and a former gymnast about Simone Bile’s decision to priorituze her mental health and step down in the height of one of the biggest competition days of her life. It was shocking to me as well as I’m sure to…Olympics4 min readOlympics4 min read
Jun 28, 2021Getting Back to Normal(ish) part 2This is part two of my series on skills that might be useful to us as the world continues to re-open after a global pandemic. The first skill I want to talk about is dialectical thinking, part of DBT therapy developed by Marsha Linehan. Dialectical thinking is about bringing together…Covid 193 min readCovid 193 min read
May 21, 2021Getting Back to Normal (ish)It’s been awhile since I wrote a blog so I thought it might be time to talk about the plan to return to normal. I laugh internally when I write this because I am always telling my clients to let me know when they meet someone normal because I really…Covid 194 min readCovid 194 min read
Apr 12, 2021Coping with COVID fatigueThis is part two of an earlier article I wrote about COVID fatigue. As spring has sprung, there have been so many positive developments. Many people are finding relief from COVID related anxiety due to the more wide availability of the vaccine. We are starting to see a light at…Covid 193 min readCovid 193 min read
Mar 12, 2021Coping with COVID in Orlando, FloridaWhen most people think of Orlando, Florida they picture a lively, bustling, and beautiful city. How can anyone possibly be unhappy in this beautiful place? We are one of the destinations for travel and tourism, which is why many of us were hit particularly hard when the COVID pandemic hit…Covid 195 min readCovid 195 min read
Feb 26, 2021Well being and self-care during a PandemicI have written several articles related to the pandemic and how it is impacting our lives. I wanted to write one more to share the interventions I have been finding useful with not only my clients but also myself during the Pandemic. Many of us have faced unprecedented stressors over…Wellbeing5 min readWellbeing5 min read
Feb 24, 2021COVID FatigueThe next topic I thought I would cover is regarding coping with COVID fatigue and burnout. As a parent, I have found it next to impossible this year to cope with the ever changing regulations and guidelines while still maintaining my sanity and the sanity of my three small children…Covid 193 min readCovid 193 min read
Feb 18, 2021Employee Burnout, how managers can help employees (and themselves) cope betterThis is part three of my series on managing employee burnout. I think it is essential that we also address ineffective leadership styles and teach our managers and supervisors how to support employees in the field. As a former manager and program director, I am aware of the competing responsibilities…Management And Leadership4 min readManagement And Leadership4 min read
Feb 9, 2021Employee Burnout, how to copeNow that y’all have heard my rant about employee burn out I am going to put back on my therapist hat and talk to you like I would a client. I practice DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) and in this therapy we discuss the importance of validating and understanding your emotions…Coping Strategies2 min readCoping Strategies2 min read
Feb 5, 2021Employee Burnout, the struggle is realWe all deserve better. We are almost a year into a worldwide pandemic and many of us are tired and over it. One thing this pandemic has highlighted even further is the lack of support employees face. As a therapist I have seen employees so overwhelmed with the demands of…Burnout2 min readBurnout2 min read
