For people in San Francisco trying to cope with stress and anxiety, the holidays can be a challenging time of the year. This is especially true during the pandemic. While a certain amount of stress and anxiety is normal for the present situation, there are ways to manage excessive feelings of worry. Try using one […]
Coping with COVID-19: Managing Workplace Stress
How To Manage Workplace Covid-19 Related Stress. Recently I was a guest on the podcast HR{preneur} to discuss managing workplace stress as a result of COVID-19. If you have a chance, give the full interview a listen. Some excerpts from our conversation are below, coping with COVID-19. Does the news contribute to our anxiety? Jim: […]
How To Stop Panic Attacks
Tips From A Therapist For Stopping Panic Attacks As the shelter in place act extends for the Bay Area, an increase in panic has been a common theme for clients at Good Therapy SF. This is understandable as limited social contact, reduced opportunities to be active, and as an unknown future are the perfect ingredients […]
How to Manage Shelter in Place Anxiety
Managing Anxiety When Sheltering In Place In the past few weeks, government agencies and news outlets have discussed the emergence of the COVID 19 Coronavirus. Currently, San Francisco is placed under a “shelter in place” order. Understandably, this pandemic is a source of anxiety, perhaps fear. The cancellation of major events, closed borders, and stories […]
Perfectionism and Anxiety
Dealing With Perfectionism and The Anxiety It Can Cause At Good Therapy SF, many of our clients identify as perfectionists. By nature, perfectionists tend to be driven, high achievers. Often, these perfect standards create an expectation that goals will be met effortlessly and without mistakes. As a result, the perfectionist mindset creates a sense of […]