All tagged 2020

5 Signs You Need Therapy

COVID, recession, unemployment, and returning-to-work uncertainties -- 2021 can stress out even the most stable minded among us. Even those full of optimism cannot help but become depressed or anxious during one or more of these circumstances and need help beyond what a trusted friend or loved one can provide.

How Parents Encourage and Maintain Mask Wearing

Whether you approve of schools reopening or not, if your district decides to reopen schools, your children will be required to wear a mask. Many parents are concerned that their child will refuse to or even take their mask off during the day. How can parents encourage and maintain mask wearing when they struggle with this at home? These are some of the number one question parenting expert, guidance counselor, licensed educational psychologist, and board-certified behavior analyst, Reena B. Patel (LEP, BCBA) is hearing from clients, friends, and her community. Reena offers a number of ways to help your child get there.

Tips to Overcome Challenging Times With Gratitude

Hard times can make it challenging to feel grateful for what you have. During these difficult times it might be hard to remember that we do have a choice in who we are being. Every thought, every moment gives us an opportunity to choose who we want to be. I want to be happy today. Here are 4 simple tips Mary offers for unlocking and experiencing the pure and simple gratitude of being, which people may find especially helpful in these times.