Life, Work and Mental Wellness Post-Pandemic
During the pandemic, many of us wondered, “Will we ever return to “normal” and “Do we want to?” If you’re an introvert, some things about the covid pandemic may have felt good to you and “changing back” might not feel so great. Extroverts might have felt isolated and those of you who welcomed children (or already had them) may have lacked the “village” that not only helps kids, but their parents, too. For some people, work changed in ways that felt overwhelming and upset any sense of work-life balance, while for others it provided opportunities to cut back on work and connect at home in ways they hadn’t before. Nearly everyone experienced losses in one way or another, and for some the last few years can only be described as traumatic. And all of this is on top of whatever mental health challenges you may have already been experiencing! Undoubtedly, our mental health was profoundly impacted in both positive and negative ways by the unprecedented experience we all shared. We hope that however you’ve been affected, you are able to access the supports you need to make sense of the changes; address difficulties like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, post-partum depression and PTSD; and forge a way of caring for yourself that helps you be well, physically and mentally. We are happy to help in that process by offering counselling, psychiatry, support groups, and links to resources like nutrition, yoga and meditation. We are offering in person and virtual sessions so you can choose what’s most comfortable. Whether your life went back to “normal” or not, and whether or not you wanted it to, we wish you a way to find meaning and peace and mental wellness!
Kathryn Wagner writes about renovating our offices – and then our lives!
Who ever would have guessed that before we could even finish the renos in our offices, we’d have to stop using those offices due to COVID19? But that doesn’t mean the work was all for nothing! In her blog, Lessons About Change Kathryn writes about lessons learned for all the “collabs” (as we call ourselves) and how those lessons are actually helping us care for ourselves and others during the pandemic. Maybe you’ll think about lessons you’ve learned in seemingly unrelated situations that have come back to benefit you just when you needed them most? Let us know!
Stigma-Free Mental Health
Whether you have a diagnosed mental illness, you “struggle a bit” with something like body image dissatisfaction or a loss, or you are pretty happy but need more balance in your life, we have services that can help you live your happiest, healthiest life.
The Wellness Collaborative is a group of passionate clinicians who have come together to offer dynamic talk and experiential mental health outpatient therapy, and a space for self-reflection and personal growth. Please check back regularly for new information and upcoming groups!