We are Telehealth Therapists and as such, we are here to show support for our community as best we can in these tough times. Please contact our intake coordinator Tiffany, at info@eymtherapy.com or on our contact page. We are providing reduced fee virtual sessions. Take care of yourself – you are not alone.
Right now, we are facing an international pandemic. New York has now been confirmed as the official epicenter of the United States. For those who live in NYC, putting “New York on Pause” might seem like a surreal and unnerving statement. Our city is the city that never sleeps, so how do we just pause everything? The whole world feels surreal.
The skills that I spoke about in this blog, and that our Mental Health Counselor, Alex Greenwald, spoke about in this blog – may seem really difficult for a lot of people.
It is a time, many say, that we can slow down and “work on ourselves” and “take time for ourselves.”
Take care of yourself: What does self care look like?
There is no recipe for self-care. Some people’s self-care is practicing Yoga, or Exercising while another persons’ might be reading a book or drinking a cup of tea in the morning.
Self-care can be anything that energizes you and gives back to YOU.
It can be something small or big.
If trying a new task, getting into your art, or finding a new hobby seems daunting to you – Remember, IT’S OKAY.
Self care is about what feels good to you.
You are allowed to have a difficult time with this. Remember to self-validate yourself and check the facts. Your emotions are valid. There is no right way to process what is currently happening. Lean on your supports whatever that might be for you (Counselor, Family, Friends) and be sure to seek professional help when feeling overwhelmed and hopeless.
It’s all about balance. Dialectics informs us that two opposites can both have truth. Your feelings are valid, you deserve to take time to be okay and if we have responsibilities or relationships to maintain we should keep up with those to the best of our ability.
“It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.” – Doe Zantamata
