Pinned8 STEPS TO FINDING AND MAINTAINING HOPE8 STEPS TO FINDING AND MAINTAINING HOPE Lesley Koeppel, LCSW As our isolating, social distancing and fear of COVID-19 continues into the cold winter months, it can be hard to feel optimistic, joyful, or hopeful. The holidays may bring about additional sadness as we may be alone and without family…Hope8 min readHope8 min read
Mar 29, 2020Dealing With Your Own Crisis? How to get the help YOU need from friends and familyCounseling individuals who are going through a crisis in their lives, whether it be medical, psychological, or marital, I am privy to know how often individuals feel let down by friends and family who just don’t seem to “get it” and don’t know how to help. This leads to anger…Ask For Help5 min readAsk For Help5 min read
Mar 29, 2020GRIEF IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS: Why do I feel even worse now?As a bereavement therapist, I have noticed that many of my clients are feeling much worse, and overwhelmed in terms of their grief, with this Coronavirus crisis. Even though it may be quite disconcerting to feel this way, it is completely normal and understandable to have these feelings flare up…Grief And Loss5 min readGrief And Loss5 min read
Mar 29, 2020When Crisis Strikes a Friend: 10 practical things you can do to be a good friendAs a psychotherapist who works with individuals and families dealing with cancer and serious health issues, I have heard of too many friendships that end during the time when friendship is needed the most. Sometimes when someone is going through a crisis such as being diagnosed with cancer, going through…Grief And Loss6 min readGrief And Loss6 min read
