During this long-term COVID-related isolation phase, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on how to best cope with all of the restrictions we’re currently having to navigate. It seems that all of the things we used to do in order to find joy and satisfaction in our lives are temporarily on hold. Here is a list of things my clients are mourning the loss of at the moment:   Seeing close family and friends in person   Celebrating holidays with loved ones   Going into another environment other than their homes to work   Socializing with colleagues/Meet and Greets   Going to self-help and support groups in person and feeling the comfort that only comes from being physically […]

I wanted to write something instructive and useful during this pandemic of COVID-19 which is affecting all of us at this time. At the time of this writing, a large part of Canada is shutting down schools, workplaces and environments which have the potential of spreading this virus. While most of my clients are still coming in person to see me, many have opted for video or telephone sessions in order to stay healthy and protect others from getting sick. For the most up-to-date information on how the counselling field in BC is handling COVID-19,  here is a press release from FACT BC: The Federation of Associations for Counselling Therapists in British Columbia called British Columbians Urged to Protect Their […]