Psychotherapist | Offering Services to both Alberta and Ontario and Registered with Alberta College of Social Workers and Ontario College of Social and Service Workers
In Person Appointments Available in Calgary AB!
As the COVID measures have been lifted, I am excited to be offering In Person Appointments again located in Calgary AB. If you are seeking in person, please reach out to me so that we can discuss booking these in for you!
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I continue to offer virtual appointments to all of Ontario and Alberta. Virtual appointments allow for much more flexibility to accommodate busy schedules and for those that may find it challenging to find the right therapist in their neighbourhood. Virtual appointments continue to offer the same opportunity for clinically reliable change and great outcomes for clients.
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Please feel free to contact me to discuss options or ask any questions that you may have and I will happily chat with you to help you make an informed decision on what will work best for you.
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For those that still are dealing with concerns around COVID-19, I will leave the below information as a resource for you.
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Sincerely,
Alex
Tips for coping with COVID-19 anxiety
The COVID-19 situation naturally can be activating, physically, emotionally and socially. It also creates logistical hurdles and can stir up feelings of fear, anxiousness, confusion, anger and sadness. It is important to show up for ourselves, taking care of our bodies and minds at this time.
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Remember that being alive is always a state of risk and one that you have been navigating all along. What resources have helped you through difficult times in the past?
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Remind yourself that it is normal to have more difficult feelings than usual and that you are not alone.
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How much information do you find helpful? You may want to limit your intake to specific times of day.
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What types of information do you find helpful? Keeping up to date on all of the different ways community members are panicking may increase your own alarm. You may wish to use trusted sources, such as:​
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How can you remain connected while practicing 'social distancing'? These resources remind us that well cared for, unstressed, socially supported bodies are more resilient:
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(If you are not sure why 'social distancing' is important you may want to check out the article Why Outbreaks Like Coronavirus Spread Exponentially, and how to "Flatten the Curve." It has great visuals!)