Online Therapy Sessions Now Available!

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is undoubtedly stressful for everyone. Fear and anxiety about a virus can be overwhelming and cause intense feelings in adults and children. Coping with your anxiety will help you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

According to the CDC, stress during an infectious disease outbreak can include:

• Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
• Changes in sleep or eating patterns
• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
• Worsening of chronic health problems
• Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

Things you can do to take care of yourself:

• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
• Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
• Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
• Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

Sometimes you may need to reach out to a qualified therapist, but during this time of self-isolation, the need for online therapy has increased. To meet the needs of my clients, I am now able to provide online therapy via an encrypted HIPPA compliant Zoom account that conforms to my professional standards for confidentiality. 

If you would like to book an online therapy session with me, please contact the Family Counselling Centre at (306) 652-3121 or send me a message through my contact page if you would like to schedule an appointment.

​We are all in this together. Stay safe and take care!