A couple weeks ago, we asked how COVID-19 was affecting your practice . . . . . . and I thought you might like to know what we found out. But first, thank you to the hundreds of practitioners from across the globe who shared their experiences. This helps us better understand how we can […]
The Neuroscience of Worry During Quarantine
When fear overwhelms a client, it can knock the thinking brain offline . . . . . . and with the current pandemic there’s a lot of news that can trigger a fear response. So how can we help clients manage their fear even when the headlines are scary? Jud Brewer, PhD, has several ideas […]
A Tool to Help Clients Calm the Nervous System
Uncertainty is hard to live with. And the stress and fear that often accompany it can be demanding . . . . . . especially when it comes to the nervous system. That’s why we reached out to Deb Dana, LCSW to get her perspective on how clients can calm the nervous system when they’re […]
Practical Ways to Improve Telehealth Sessions
A lot of practitioners have made the switch to telehealth sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic. But seeing patients on a computer screen can be surprisingly exhausting. Beyond that, it can introduce new clinical challenges to the session. In the video below, Christine Padesky, PhD and Ron Siegel, PsyD will get into some practical ideas to […]
How to Befriend Your Nervous System During Quarantine
How do we stay socially distant yet safely connected? Well, according to Deb Dana there’s no one-size-fits-all answer here . . . and it also depends on the “shape” of your nervous system. In the video below, she’ll share the 3 states of the nervous system and explain a simple exercise your clients can use […]