Simply Thrive Therapy Blog

Looking Forward During a Disappointing COVID Fall Fall is a time of change. The leaves turn from green to gold and red. Nights become longer; days shorter. In a few weeks the clocks fall back. It’ll be dark by 5:00PM. As we adjust to cooler temperatures and less daylight will mean more time indoors. Add to these seasonal changes are restrictions brought about by the COVID virus causing businesses to close early and events not open to the public. This fall may not look the way you want it to. AND we can pose the question: How can we make the most of our situation? How can we take care

Children, Anxiety, and Social Distancing Interestingly, the majority of my teens and children clients who have anxiety are thriving right now. One possible reason could be social distancing. While the Covid-19 Pandemic has turned life for most of us upside down, people with anxiety are finding some relief.  Especially our school-aged children. Why is this? My guess is that people with anxiety often feel overstimulated, and now there is less stimulation. The challenge for us as parents and caregivers is how to continue this newfound relief as we transition out of social isolation back to “normal.\” As a parent and therapist, I want nothing more than to help these kids

Mindful Movement w/ Kajal: Mind-Body Connection Whether it\’s sitting at your desk for a long day or running around with the kids, allow yourself some time to focus on the present moment as you journey through this mind-body yoga sequence. – Kajal Patel, MSW, LCSW Mental Health Therapist Learn More

Mindful Movement w/ Kajal Day-to-day life can bring about a great deal of tension on our minds and bodies. Let\’s give our minds and bodies a break by allowing them to rest with some mindful movement. – Kajal Patel, MSW, LCSW Mental Health Therapist Learn More

My Parents are Driving Me Nuts! Mom and Dad, I hate to break it to you, but if you’re feeling frustrated with your children right now, chances are they are frustrated with you too. Working at home and homeschooling have created some new challenges in the home right now, especially without the opportunity for engaging in your usual social outlets. I have seen many articles geared toward the parents’ mental health and strategies for getting through this difficult period of social isolation. While taking care of ourselves is extremely important, we also need to be intentional about supporting our children in coping with this change. Children and teenagers alike can

In this moment of uncertainty, it is easy to feel very overwhelmed. It is important to attempt to refocus your mind from the negativity of outside influences. Here are some ideas to help shift the mind and change the channel just like a television set: Take time to talk with your family members about the organization of the space in the home. Come up with any arrangements (such as finding a time to meet for meals) that work best for everyone to help one another with what is necessary. Set time aside for meeting with family either on the weekend or at the end of the day to play a