Nontraditional Social Strategies to Avert Loneliness and Depression

Traditional thinking says that people need to be with other humans to stay psychologically and emotionally balanced. There is certainly some truth to that. However, in modern times people are finding different, nontraditional social strategies to overcome loneliness and depression. Whether you are, by nature, solitary person or have struggled with feeling connected during the…

Renewed Love! – Why the COVID-19 Pandemic May Help Couples Stay Together

After the rise of COVID-19 and during the lockdown, plenty of information has been written about how this has impacted relationships negatively. Often, the isolation and having to spend all day together in limits space for an extended time have been pointed out to cause detrimental effects. The fact is, though, many couples have struggled…

Online or Phone Therapy Sessions: What You Need to Know Before Connecting

It’s been a while since you’ve had a chance to chat with a therapist. Yet, now you’re ready to connect again either through phone or video online therapy. But this method is different from just going to the therapist’s office and sitting for a session. That experience felt more personable, and it was easier to connect…

Concerned About Your Relationship Due to COVID-19? – 5 Tips to Ease Interpersonal Tension

Even in the best of times couples struggle with interpersonal tension. Typically, the issues involved include those little quirks or habits of your partner or that they have trouble remembering things. With COVID-19, the tension for many couples has only increased. Now, you not only have other preexisting issues to deal with but also, on top of…

Depression and Isolation: Finding Hope When Social Distancing Causes or Worsens Negative Feelings

During social distancing, it can be easy to slip into depression and isolation. Loneliness has always been an issue that’s linked to depression and depressive feelings. Even in the best of times, people with depression can still feel isolated and disconnected from others. And in difficult moments, those feelings can become crippling. But finding hope is still…