When you can’t fight or flee: COVID-19 and trauma This year has been tough. Wildfires, social and political unrest, lockdowns, and enormous loss of life… it’s difficult to know where to begin with processing everything that has happened in 2020, and it’s not even over yet. The reality is, our nation and the world are … Read more
Maintaining Routine in Times of Uncertainty – COVID-19 Anxiety Management Tools The human brain is hardwired to seek out stability, structure, and routine (Wiest, 2018). Our subconscious mind understands this construct to be safe, which in turn positively influences our mood and emotions. Additionally, routines promote predictability and can decrease our flight or fight … Read more