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Handling Coronavirus Related Anxieties in the Cold/Flu Season

8/23/2020

 
​This is a new video blog posted on the similarities and differences between seasonal flu (influenza virus) and corona virus (SARS COV2) & coping strategies for limiting overworrying as we enter the cold and flu season. ❤ Be healthy, safe, and well ! 
Related information: 
CDC COVID19 safety precautions:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/
CDC information on season flu vs. corona virus: 
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/flu-vs-covid19.htm#table


To contact me, you can use the forms on this website, call, or email at drsoohoo@sequoiacounselingoc.com.

RELATIONSHIP CORNER : A Look at Social Isolation due to Corona Virus Distancing Among Those With Chronic Illness

8/16/2020

 
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​ Linda Rodgers’ article discusses the emotional challenges faced by those that are isolating from others and limiting their usual activities to limit risks of catching and spreading COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2. The article offers specific strategies for coping with the loneliness, recommendations to self-monitor for signs of worsening emotional health, and tips to limit risk when leaving the home is necessary.

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Developing and Maintaining a Healthy Workplace Culture When Under Stress (article review)

8/15/2020

 
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​This article on cultivating high performance teams recently came to my attention. Whatever our present work circumstances, it holds some wise truths about healthy environments that apply to any number of industry work “teams”. I invite you during this season of change and personal reflection to also spend time considering your career trajectory and what is/isn’t working.

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The Insomnia Post (Screening and Sleep Tips)

8/15/2020

 
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​Primary insomnia refers to sleep difficulties that are not due to medication side effects, caffeine/stimulant or other substance use, or psychological/physical health conditions. Primary insomnia is characterized by:
  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep, or waking up too early
  • Poor quality sleep; feeling tired upon waking

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How To Get the Most Out of Your Therapy Experience

8/15/2020

 
Here is a presentation with recommendations to make the most out of teletherapy. Contact me for a free brief consultation to learn how teletherapy/telehealth can help you!

Mindfulness and How It Can Improve Your Mental Health

8/15/2020

 
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​Hi everyone, in this blog I will focus on the practice of mindfulness and its health benefits. I was in the mood to geek out this weekend  I did some simple research on how mindfulness practice relates to the leading causes of death and health factors associated with these

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Reduced Session Fees in Response to Corona Virus Related Mental Health Crisis

8/15/2020

 
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​These are difficult times for so many reasons- which is putting a strain on our mental health and the ability of the healthcare system to adequately address the need. If you aren’t feeling like your usual self, you aren’t alone:
  • Four in 10 adults said in a recent Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) poll that worry and stress related to the corona virus has had a negative impact on their mental health.
  • Concerns such as alcohol/substance/opioid use, suicide rates, and domestic violence and abuse in the US are expected to increase
  • There is an increased rate of depression, panic, trauma, and suicidal thoughts among first responders and front-line health ​care providers. Help seeking for these symptoms can be stymied by concerns of repercussions with help-seeking  or a tendency to put others’ needs or the mission before their own (which can be unhealthy or even dangerous in an extreme form).

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Promoting Mental Wellness In the Workplace (for yourself or your employees)

8/15/2020

 
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Lifestyle Medicine Week: Day 2, Workplace Wellness

How common are mental health conditions and high stress levels in the workplace? Eighteen percent (18%) of the adult population reported a mental illness in 2016; 71% of adults reported at least one symptom of stress. Pre-COVID statistics from the CDC report that 63% of Americans are part of the US workforce. Mental health concerns in the workplace can result in absenteeism, negative impact on productivity and profits, increased costs to deal with the issue, and adverse effects on employee morale. A 1995 study noted that some types of jobs, such as secretaries, teachers, managers, and healthcare workers, can have higher levels of stress than others. It would be advantageous to plan strategies to take care of yourself and your staff in the workplace and also identify ways to address, prevent, and minimize stressors and other risk factors for mental health conditions.

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Cutting Down Smoking and Vaping Use

8/15/2020

 
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Lifestyle Medicine Week: Day 1, Smoking Cessation

How do smoking or vaping affect risk of developing SARS-COV-2 (Corona virus) and affect the ability to recover once infected? Are you or a loved one thinking about quitting/trying to quit but not sure how?

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), most smoking behaviors begin during the teen years with 90-98% of smokers having the first smoke by age 26. Flavored tobaccos and e-cigarettes are also very popular, with high levels of use starting from middle-school age.

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3 Tips on How to Adjust to the “New Normal” During the Corona Virus (COVID-19)

8/15/2020

 
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After weeks of news overload and discouraging statistics reflecting the impact of the Corona Virus, I want to understand and help my community understand how we might live and find meaning as we wait for an effective COVID-19 vaccine or treatment. As a licensed psychologist, here are my immediate thoughts:
  1. Continue operating out of a place of flexibility in your daily life. There is a definite sense of grief and loss as we have given up many of our traditions, relationships, and general ways of living. Typically, an individual can spend at least a year grieving after a major loss as they are passing through various anniversaries, life events, etc. that remind them of their different existence. I believe that the losses and changes that we are experiencing as a result of COVID-19 will be similar. Are there other 

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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Mindfulness Therapy
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Lifestyle Medicine
  • SERVICES
    • Anxiety Treatment
    • Health Anxiety Treatment
    • Depression Treatment
    • Primary Care/Health Psychology Consultation
    • Persons with Pre-Diabetes or Diabetes
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