Finding Balance: A Therapist's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Allergies
Explore the intersection of anxiety and allergies in this insightful blog post. Written by a therapist living with severe allergies, it offers practical tips, personal experiences, and professional insights. Learn about allergy anxiety, self-care routines, and strategies to manage allergens. A must-read for anyone navigating these intertwined conditions.
Geek Therapy Chronicles: Conventions, Confidentiality, and Chaos!
From conquering comfort zones to protecting client confidentiality, this blog post offers expert tips for geeks and therapists. Embrace your inner geek, find a sidekick, and establish secret signals to navigate conventions with ease. Plus, discover how to decompress after the chaos with self-care and community connections. Gear up and level up for an unforgettable convention season!
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Tips and Tricks
Imposter syndrome can affect anyone, regardless of their level of success. In this blog post, we explore the historical context of imposter syndrome, the theory of minority stress, and provide 10 tips and strategies to overcome this phenomenon. From reframing negative thoughts to embracing learning, these strategies can help individuals build confidence and reduce feelings of inadequacy. We also discuss the benefits of working with a therapist and how organizations can create supportive environments. If you're struggling with imposter syndrome, this blog post is for you.
Supporting Someone Who is Grieving: Tips and Advice
Grief is a deeply personal journey; supporting someone through it can be challenging. By showing empathy, actively listening, and providing practical help, you can support your loved one in navigating this difficult time. Learn some practice steps to take in providing support to a loved one who has suffered a loss.
The Benefits of Emotional Support Animals and Their Role in Addressing Mental Health Disabilities
Discover the profound impact of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) on mental health. Learn how they provide comfort, reduce stress, and foster social engagement. At Guidance Teletherapy, our clinicians conduct ESA assessments, establishing the vital nexus between mental health disabilities and ESAs. Reach out to explore the potential benefits of having an ESA in your life.
San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Panel
Comic-Con is an annual five-day comic book, science fiction, and film convention at the San Diego Convention Center. This year, I was honored to participate in a panel focused on the fusion of fandom and food.
WonderCon 2022 Panels
WonderCon is an annual three-day comic book, science fiction, and film convention held at the Anaheim Convention Center. This year, I was honored to participate in three panels geared towards mental health, diversity, and community development from fandom.
5 Strategies From A Friendship Expert On Making Adult
Making friendship can be hard. As an adult, it’s even trickier. Here are 5 strategies from a Friendship Expert that can be implemented to start you on your goal of cultivating new meaningful bonds.
Building A Relationship With Nature
Our modern society's view of nature is that it is separate from us. This has increased feelings of disconnection and isolation. Clinicians are using nature-based interventions to increase the bond their clients have with nature.
What Is Intimate Partner Violence?
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Intimate Partner Violence affects nearly 12 million Americans a year. Guidance Teletherapy is sharing what Intimate Partner Violence is, how to support the survivors we know, and what survivors can do to increase safety.
What Clinicians Should Know Before Writing An Emotional Support Animal Letter
As clinicians, it may be jarring to have a client ask us to write them an emotional support animal letter. Before starting the letter-writing process, clinicians need to be trained in understanding what they are assessing. Clinical Director of Guidance Teletherapy, Ariel Landrum LMFT, was recently Interviewed by Elizabeth “Beth” Iraias, of Clearly Clinical, to help give guidance on the legal and ethical considerations of ESA letter writing.
Supporting Your Loved One After A Suicide Attempt
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. When discussing mental health, the topic of suicide can be difficult to navigate. If someone we know and love has made an attempt, we may be left feeling devastated, overwhelmed, upset, and confused by their attempt. We may not know how to talk to them about it or how to support them. Guidance Teletherapy has created some actionable steps that can be taken to talk and support your loved one after they have attempted to end their life.
Is it time for a career change? These are the warning signs your job isn’t for you.
Curious if your job is the right one for you? Been struggling thinking about a career change. Here are the most common signs that warn us if we should quit our jobs.
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.