Embracing Virtual Connection Due To Social Distancing
In a time of social distancing, how can we make real connections to prevent feelings of dread? Through virtual connections, that’s how! I’ve gathered a list that features many ways we can find support online, and continue to feel connected with the world around us. Living in the digital age, we actually have more ways to socialize online then we realize.
Decluttering Your Mind For Spring
Spring is upon us. It’s time to clean out the house, the car, the garage, and our minds. Developing a mindset of peace, tranquility, and growth is hard to do. Practicing these skills to declutter your mind will help you find your inner spark of joy.
Interventions for Online Therapy with Children and Youth
In response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), a lot of clinicians are offering, or entirely switching, their practice to online therapy. Therapists who work with children and youth may find this daunting, as the space provided by the screen allows for little control in the session room and out-of-the-box thinking regarding interventions. Learn the interventions I, and many online therapists use, with children, youth, and families.
Transitioning to Online Therapy in Response to COVID-19: How to Start, Legal and Ethical Concerns, Products, and Documentation
Local governments are responding to the threat of the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Many recommend gatherings and events of more than 250 people that could either be postponed or canceled. As therapists, our jobs include educating our clients, educating ourselves, and ensuring safety. Many of you want to learn how to provide teletherapy and don't know where to start. This desire stems from the desire to keep both you and your client safe. I share with you steps to get started, equipment to consider, and a chance to purchase my informed consent for teletherapy treatment.
Top 10 Myths About Assistance Animals
The use of assistance animals can be a great help to individuals with disabilities. Many people, however, still don’t fully understand everything about them, including how the types differ. Here, Guidance Teletherapy will address the top 10 myths about assistance animals.
Getting Good Restful Sleep
Our bodies need sleep. A variety of things prevent us from getting it. Developing sleep hygiene may help us get good sleep. Learn how to listen to your body, how to tune into Circadian Rhythm, and whether treatment is necessary for you to get good, restful sleep.
Female Empowerment And The Inner Circle
Traditionally, women were taught to be competitive with one another, especially in the workplace, as there were and are so few jobs available to us at the top. Studies now find that women benefit from close female contacts they consider to be their inner circle, something their male counterparts do not. This International Women’s Day, learn how to build and foster your female-dominated inner circle.
Teaching Your Inner Critic Self-Compassion
Growing up we all develop an inner critic, a strong guiding voice meant to protect us from harm. Now, as adults, that inner critic is harsh and unmotivating. It tells us we aren’t worthy. That is because the inner critic has not learned self-compassion. I’ll provide you with 10 strategies to learn in order to teach your inner critic self-compassion.
Using Jealousy As A Positive Motivator In A Relationship
Jealousy is a complex emotion that encompasses feelings ranging from fear of abandonment and resentment, to rage and even humiliation. Jealousy strikes people of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations. It is a universal human experience that can serve as a motivator for positive, or negative, change in a relationship. This article will give you tools on how to use it in a positive manner.
Top 5 ESA Housing Rights Questions
Patients who are considered disabled, mentally or emotionally, have certain rights. These include access to their ESA or service animal, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In order to better advocate for our patients, Guidance Teletherapy drafted five common questions that ESA handlers ask us when it comes to housing.
Healthy Rituals to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Relationships need different affirmations to flourish and grow. So, here are the five types of rituals that can be adopted to strengthen the bonds between significant others on Valentine’s Day.
Black History Month and Beyond: Cultural Competency for White Therapists
Black History Month is an annual U.S. celebration of the pioneers, trailblazers, and activists past and present in the Black* community. Embraced officially since 1976, this month provides the perfect backdrop for discussions on the importance of therapists, especially white therapist, to completed continued education in cultural competence.
Custom Pet Playlist From Spotify in 6 Simple Steps
The animal human bond is a unique and special relationship. It's one of the rare instances s wherein a human can feel true unconditional love and positive regard. Spotify has developed a playlist generator that promises to craft a playlist that combines your tastes with your pet’s, to further increase this bond.
ESA Owner Rights: Housing
Talking to a landlord about requesting a reasonable accommodation for your ESA can be challenging. Some landlords know the laws. Most, however, do not. Some can make individuals with mental health disabilities jump through hoops, or even discriminate against them. Learn your housing rights before submitting your request.
The Wild Unknown Archetypes
An archetype is any ancient symbol or pattern, which can span culture, time, and space. Artist, author, and spiritual seeker Kin Krans created a deck that would help people understand the revelatory power of archetypes.
Department of Transportation Defends ESA Rights for Travelers
On Thursday, August 8, 2019 The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued updated guidance regarding the rights of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and their handlers on airline flights. The DOT’s long-awaited Guidance on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel gives much needed information for ESA handlers on how the rules under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) may apply to them.
Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Celebrating a New Year is a tradition that can be found throughout a variety of cultures. It is a natural time for us to reflect and resolve to make changes that will improve our lives. Developing a resolution, however, can often feel overwhelming. Learn 10 easy steps to take when creating a resolution you’ll keep.