Apr 24, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Matthew Hanlon
Many of us are succumbing to the isolation and withdrawing into our own worlds, which can lead to feelings of dread about doing this shelter in place for another week. I’d like to encourage you to pay careful attention to your mindset as you make your way through...
Apr 24, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Matthew Hanlon
As we all seek to pass these difficult days, learning some skills of relaxation could really benefit all of us. I want to briefly share an exercise that can help you pass these days of isolation with greater mental health. This is how it works: Sit comfortably, with...
Apr 24, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Matthew Hanlon
One of the more debilitating impacts of anxiety can be the experience of panic. Maybe you’ve never experienced a panic attack, but if you have, you know that they can feel pretty terrifying and completely out of control. The current health crisis around the world is...
Apr 24, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Matthew Hanlon
At Cedar Tree Counseling we’ve been taking a lot of time to address the issue of self care and stress reduction with our clients during these days of crisis in all of our communities. Today I’d like to briefly offer a breathing technique that can be really helpful in...
Apr 24, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Matthew Hanlon
During these trying times, so many of us are feeling isolated and overwhelmed. One of the most difficult parts of this time is the unknown: Will we be ok? If I got COVID-19, could I beat it? Could my loved ones beat it? How long will this isolation last? With all the...
Apr 22, 2020 | Abby Henry, Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Parenting
Hey parents! We see you. We see you working hard to homeschool your kids while also balancing working from home and your own anxiety about what’s going on, and we know you’re exhausted! This is a stressful and unpredictable time for everyone, parents and children....