What is CIR and Do I Need It? Workplaces are one of the places where most accidents happen. You are more likely to witness or be involved in an accident at work than you are anywhere else. What is Critical Incident Response? CIR is in place for workplace tragedies. These can include things like general …
People thrive engaging with one another. According to Kristeen Cherney from Healthline, interpersonal relationships are able to improve one’s overall health and happiness. However, during a pandemic, interacting with others physically may not be so easy, especially in more intimate settings. Elizabeth Boskey, Ph.D., from Very Well Health reports that, with state lockdowns being implemented …
Divorce can already be tough for those involved. Unfortunately COVID-19 is making it more difficult and stressful. People are spending more times in their homes, with their families, partners, etc. It might enlighten problems between a couple, or they might already have issues in their relationship but being stuck together unable to see other people …
Animals can be our best friends and our greatest comfort and companions. Many animal lovers view their pets as family members, often preferring them over blood related family. While COVID-19 lingers, many continue practicing social distancing by remaining at home, in near total isolation. As we grapple with transitioning to our “new normal”, we are …
Let’s be real: We all have the occasional tiff with our families, but imagine being stuck with them 24/7. Well, for most of us, that’s a reality during COVID-19. Normally when you’re living with your family you have space, you can see friends, go to work, etc. Now there is no separation from them and …
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much stress in the lives of many throughout the world. Many have become too afraid to leave their houses due to worries of passing the virus along to someone else, or contracting it themselves. Giselle Abramovich from Adobe Blog reported that, despite many American businesses struggling from the pandemic, online …
The virus has affected almost every single aspect of our lives, forcing millions of humans to observe social distancing and avoid seeing their loved ones just to stay safe. In this scenario, what most divorced parents are stressed out about is the issue of ‘how to make joint custody work?’. You may be worried about …
Anxiety can be paralyzing. According to Jennifer Tzeses from Psycom, anxiety can create great unease and consuming worries within a person. The experience of anxiety in a pandemic is no exception – in fact, the symptoms may be worse. COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has ravaged much of the world with illness, fear, and …
With the COVID-19 virus tightening its grip over the whole world, the citizens are left struggling with not just the pain of losing their loved ones, but also depression, anxiety and a looming sense of bitter loneliness. While those affected suffer in quarantine on hospital beds, living off ventilators, their lungs eroding and their eyes …
As the world grapples with the coronavirus (COVID-19), we are all on high alert to ensure we do our part to slow the spread of the virus. Virtual-Counseling.com is well-equipped with remote working capabilities and it is unlikely we will experience any service interruption, as a result of this pandemic. We will continue to be …