How do we safely transition out of quarantine? By Matt Berman, MA, LPC Assistant Director, Exceptional Wellness Counseling Over the past week or so, as restrictions have started to be relaxed, there has been a combination of feelings. Excitement that we can finally get out of our homes more. Anticipation to stroll around local parks…
By Lisa B. Hillman, MSW, LCSW Owner/Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling We have all heard the news that there will be no graduation during June. Although there have been whispers that some schools may have an in-person graduation (For us locals, the FRSHSD may have an in-person graduation the week of July 27th, though there is…
By Matt Berman, MA, LPC Assistant Director at Exceptional Wellness Counseling “As a therapist who works with couples, I’ve seen how many couples are facing new challenges due to being quarantined during COVID-19.” Some couples who were struggling prior to this difficult time have seen an increase in arguments and conflict. Others, who were…
By Lisa B. Hillman, MSW, LCSW Owner/Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling As a mother of two teenage daughters and as a therapist, I have seen the impact the coronavirus has had on our teens. Our caring therapists have also reported noticing the same struggles that their own teen clients or concerned parents have reported about…
Coping with the “What If’s” of COVID-19 By Matt Berman, MA, LPC Assistant Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling Raise your hand if you asked yourself a “what if” question today related to COVID-19. Raise your hand if you asked at least 5 “what if” questions today. Raise your hand if you’ve asked so many “what if”…
Am I in a Black Mirror or a Star Trek episode? By Lisa B. Hillman, MSW, LCSW Owner/Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling Let me start with a little background. First off, in graduate school I was told not to “disclose” or “share” too much about my personal life as being a therapist is always about the…
(You must be thinking what the bleep is wrong with this guy?!) By Matt Berman, MA, LPC Assistant Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling If your first reaction to the title was “a vacation?? I’m not leaving the house right now!” then great! That’s the reaction you should have during the coronavirus quarantine! However, being stuck inside…
(I will use the term parent to refer to the caregiver for ease of the article). Whether you are a parent of a 5- or 15-year-old, this whole pandemic has thrown us all for a loop. I am a therapist, a mother of two daughters, ages 14 and 17. I’m also a wife, mom to…
