In this video, I discuss different the barriers to mental health and how to break down these barriers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mFn6sovjt4&feature=youtu.be For text version, see transcript at the bottom of the page. Receiving assistance from a therapist can be helpful. If you are interested in receiving therapy with me, you can call, email, or self-schedule a phone consult. CLICK HERE to learn about telehealth. Ready to get started? Let’s work ...read more
The toll of a thrown off schedule by Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT
The pandemic has impacted many areas of people’s lives, including their routine. Whether it be your schedule during work, at home, with family, or during times of solitude, you have probably experienced some sort of thrown-off routine. The drastic change, or loss, of a concrete schedule might have led to: Wondering what day of the week it is Experiencing trouble sleeping Periods of emotional stress Noticing a physical toll in your body With sudden changes to one’s ...read more
How can therapy happen during a pandemic? by Robyn Tamanaha
Pivot, Pivot, Pivot The pandemic has led to many changes in multiple areas of life. We are continuing to do certain things, such as work, shopping, and being with loved ones, but in a different way. We have pivoted the way in which we do these things. This might look like working from home, shopping for groceries online, and chatting with loved ones through video. Video Isn’t That New When it comes to mental health, many people are having sessions through video. And it’s important to note ...read more
Permission to Not Feel Okay by Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT
The pandemic has led many people to experience a different way of living, interacting, working, and getting their basic needs met. In California, the safe at home order has been in effect for months now. Understandably, making sense of a pandemic and a change in daily life has certain implications. Change and Uncertainty at The Same Time Compounded by Emotions Making new adjustments and preparations each day and when doing necessary tasks like shopping. More energy is being used to ...read more
Dilemma: Not wanting to go to sleep because tomorrow will come sooner by Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT
For some, disrupted sleep is not due to difficulty falling asleep or difficulty staying asleep. The lack of sleep is an active effort, because there are difficulties in getting through the day. The Dread of Tomorrow The thought of tomorrow brings up the feeling of dread. Dread about the piled-up responsibilities. Dread about something in your schedule that you’re not looking forward to. Dread about another empty day or overall lackluster life. The Inevitable Doesn’t Make It Easier to Come ...read more
5 Ways to Tackle Stress During a Pandemic by Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT
Readjusting Your Benchmarks During times of major change, the goals you set for yourself may be readjusted or replaced with what takes precedence given the circumstance. In an ideal world, a person would achieve any goal they set for themselves; but even then, they might not achieve everything. If the same goals are set and expected of oneself during a pandemic, you are invalidating yourself and the hardship that you’re experiencing. Instead, reflect on what you would like to achieve while ...read more
When “Just Getting By” Is Not Enough by Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT
Some individuals are going through the motions, completing basic tasks. They are eating, showering, and shopping. To an outsider, things may appear like all is well, but the struggle is on the inside. Underneath the surface, the individual might be feeling emotionally empty, tired or bored, things feel lackluster or mediocre, and things that used to be semi-fulfilling are not anymore. Life may just be “blah.” Overall, they may be feeling unfulfilled. This is a tricky situation because ...read more
Quarantine Dilemma: Stressful Family Members by Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT
Physical distancing and staying at home can create the potential for difficult and stressful interactions amongst family members. Collision of Different Types of Boundaries There are different types of boundaries. An individual who has rigid boundaries might avoid close contact, stay to themselves, not ask for help, or keep others at a distance during conversations or interactions. An individual who has loose boundaries might take up or get into others personal space, overshare information, ...read more
Depression and Isolation During a Pandemic by Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT
While in a depressive episode, the symptoms can make it difficult for an individual to connect with, or reach out to, others. The individual may also feel alone, isolated, worthless, and hopeless. It takes a lot of strength and motivation to muster up the will to go against what depression wants. Now, there’s an added challenge: the pandemic has led to precautions, such as a safe at home order, which means that in-person events have been eliminated, coffee shops and restaurants are closed ...read more
Mental Health During a Pandemic by Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT
The pandemic and precautions that have been put into place to reduce the spread of the virus has led to major shifts, alterations, and limitations in the ways in which we live, connect, and just be. In some way or another, precautions have led everyone to experience a shift in their lifestyle, daily schedule, amount of responsibilities, along with the frequency and way in which they have contact with others in their life. These life shifts are mixed with feelings of worry, discomfort, ...read more
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