A reflection on Social and Mental Health Recovery after a Pandemic: Recovering from the Loneliness Epidemic
Therapy played a crucial role in helping individuals process the fear, grief, and isolation experienced during the pandemic, providing a space to navigate lingering social anxiety and emotional burnout. By addressing the deep disruptions to daily life and relationships, therapy in San Francisco fostered resilience, guiding people toward rebuilding connections and rediscovering their sense of purpose. As we move forward, therapeutic support helps individuals integrate the lessons learned from this global crisis, promoting self-compassion, adaptability, and a renewed appreciation for community.
“I Can’t Breathe” – How To Not Accept What Is Unacceptable, From a Therapist’s Perspective
The pain and outrage following George Floyd’s murder are not just individual emotions—they are signals of a deep, systemic crisis that demands action. Ignoring racism is a privilege that only those safe from its violence can afford, but true change requires intentional awareness, education, and active resistance. Just as we reshaped our lives to fight a global pandemic, we must now commit to dismantling systemic racism with the same urgency and collective effort.
Take Responsibility: It Will Change Your Life.
This blog explores the power of taking personal responsibility as a way to regain control over one’s life, especially after difficult or traumatic experiences. While external circumstances and other people’s actions can impact us, choosing how we respond and making intentional decisions can lead to empowerment and change. By shifting focus from blame to personal agency, individuals can create healthier relationships, seek support, and ultimately shape their own futures.