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CFSC’s talented team of therapists share valuable tools, tips and resources to help you navigate Covid 19 and maintain your mental health and wellness. It’s a must read!
By Andrew Gladstone-Highland, M.S.W.
Fifty years from now, our grandchildren will be learning about 2020 in their history classes. However, continuing to hear about how unprecedented this year is doesn’t necessarily help us, right now. If you are feeling down or anxious in the midst of all that is happening around us, then it may be comforting to know that you are definitely not alone – But what can you do about those feelings?
Above all, recognize that “This too shall pass.” That has become more difficult to remember, as the weeks and months have continued to pass – Human beings are pretty good at adapting to short-term crises, but not as good at adapting to long-term crises. The adrenaline of the early days of the pandemic wore off a long time ago, and now we are settling in for the late fall and winter. None of this is easy, and the best historical comparison, aside from other pandemics, is probably to compare this time to what it was like to live through one of the World Wars or the Great Depression. But each day brings us closer to the day when this period will be over. Think of the stories you will have to tell! In the meantime, be kind to yourself, be kind to those around you, and we will get through this, together.
Andrew Gladstone-HIghland, M.S.W. is a staff therapist at Child and Family Solutions Center who recently joined our team. He works with children, teens, adults and families. Andrew is currently accepting new patients. He can be reached at 248-851-5437 and Andrew@childfsc.com
CFSC’s talented team of therapists share valuable tools, tips and resources to help you navigate Covid 19 and maintain your mental health and wellness. It’s a must read!