Last Respark Support Group | 5.12.20
In our last Respark support group, we discussed how we can continue to maintain and strengthen our mental health as we prepare to face the unknown of what lies ahead for the year of 2020. We are unsure at this point how long this pandemic is going to stick around for, and what that’s going to make our “new normal” look like. People around the globe are struggling to figure out their work lives, school lives, exercise routines, relationships, etc. We included some resources available on how to manage these things, or simply to just validate and normalize our wild experiences. Additionally, of course, we shared some light hearted covid-creatiivity to bring some lightness to our worlds.
“During a time of deep uncertainty and anxiety – when many of us have struggled to be our best selves all of the time – apologizing has never been more important.” – Brené Brown
Dr. David Ley on Psych Today:
Why COVID-19 Is Killing Your Boundaries
My Partner Isn’t Social Distancing. What should I do?
https://www.outsideonline.com/2411202/loved-one-not-social-distancing
@SomeGoodNews Quarantined Family Meets New Born Family Member for First Time
“Stay in Bed” – @Chromeo
www.thegoodnewscoronavirus.com = all things good news coronavirus
As of 3:30pm on 5.12 1,571,383 people have healed from Coronavirus
Coronavirus: An Italian Grandmother’s first trip outside after lockdown:
Spain’s Oldest Woman Survives Coronavirus at 113 years old:
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Reducing Fear and Taking Care of Yourself
(Posted by colorado.covid19.gov)
- Beware turning fear and anger toward people, rather than the disease itself
- Talk with Kids About their Fears
- Take actions that help release fear and stress energy
- Practice kindness and acknowledge that we’re all suffering and sacrificing
- Know you can always talk to someone
- https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-in-colorado/reducing-fear-and-taking-care-of-yourself
Taking Care of Yourself In Isolation
- Accept “negative” feelings and shift your expectations
- Remember that this is temporary
- Look for beauty
- Take care of your body, mind, spirit. Ground yourself often.
- Laugh and remember things that you enjoy
- Connect with others and also take the opportunity for solitude
https://extension.umn.edu/coping-covid-19/taking-care-yourself-isolation
Next Steps & Resources:
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What online counseling options do I have?
For the past decade we have excelled at online therapy, tele-therapy and phone counseling. We have seen couples online and conducted Sex Therapy online through video platforms. Everything can be completed online including your intake, first session all the way through graduation! You can even find a Respark Therapist or Coach and book your first session online without having to pick up the phone. Many of our clients love online therapy as there are so many pros! Learn more about our online couples therapy, online individual therapy and online Sex Therapy process here.
What is Respark all about?
We have therapists throughout all of Texas and Colorado. We offer the best couples therapy and sex therapy because our team had 200+ hours of training post graduate. Many of them are already certified or about to become certified sex therapists. We have therapists trained in trauma, EMDR, eating disorders and Health at Every Size informed.
I want to become a sex therapist or sexual health professional, how do I do that?
Check out our podcast with Respark Founder, Heather McPherson at Practice Outside the Lines.
I want to become a certified sex therapist or certified sex coach or educator?
We also started one of the largest sexual health training organizations in the country. Check out Sexual Health Alliance for sexuality certification programs.
I need additional support around growing my sexual health focused practice as a sex therapist, sex coach or sexuality professional. Where can I find more information?
We started Practice Outside the Lines to support new and seasoned sexuality professionals learn how to start and grow a sexual health focused business.