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Stress Management and Self-Care for Health Care Providers, Essential Workers, and Caregivers

1/22/2021

 
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​Healthcare providers and staff, essential workers, and caregivers have demanding jobs and at times high stress levels. These elevated stress levels affect our ability to engage in healthy coping behaviors. Not only do we lose energy and motivation for healthy behaviors, we tend to engage more in unhealthy behaviors. This of course can be problematic over time. What are some manageable ways to develop healthier lifestyle practices? By prioritizing our wellness (our physical, psychological, and spiritual health) - we can prevent breakdowns in our physical/psychological health and functioning and increase our effectiveness in daily our roles. 

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Healthy Coping Ideas for Handling Disappointments and Setbacks

11/18/2020

 
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Life during the COVID-19 pandemic creates so many different emotional reactions, including disappointment, fear/anxiety, and frustration. Under normal circumstances, when we strive for growth, change or achievement, we may encounter challenge and adversity. With the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining normalcy and stability and just surviving is difficult. Whatever your current circumstance, here are some ways to cope when things don’t go as planned. 

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Mental Illness Stigma as a Barrier to Seeking Help

10/3/2020

 
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     Stigma around mental illness conditions has troublesome consequences for persons living with mental illness. Stigma continues even though public awareness is growing and persons living with symptoms are seeking help more often. ​
Examples of mental illness stigma beliefs include: 
  • Alienated and seen as “others”
  • Seen as unable to make their own decisions
  • Discomfort to talk with friends/family about symptoms/condition
  • Difficulties admitting need or asking for help, which can lead to the worsening of symptoms and additional decline in functioning and health                                         
                                             (NAMI, StigmaFree Me campaign) 

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Unhealthy Social Comparisons (What are they and how to stop)

10/1/2020

 
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   Social comparisons can lead to strong anxious feelings, low self-esteem, and hesitation to take risks or engage in personal growth. At the same time, social comparisons can help us determine what is normal or healthy and help us to improve our performance and behaviors appropriately. When does comparing ourselves to others become harmful and unhealthy? How can we stop comparing ourselves in unhelpful ways?  ​

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Active Relaxation for Stress Relief       (8 min practice video)

9/25/2020

 
Moderate to high levels of stress over time affects our health and quality of life. Stress is a factor in health symptoms and conditions such as heart disease, glycemic control, weight management, immune system functioning, and all types of pain. It can affect moods, behaviors, attention and concentration, and performance related outcomes. When we are stressed and not well, we aren’t able to participate in our daily lives as we would like.

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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


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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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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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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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  • 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
    • Psychology and Pain Management
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