We are living in a time where things have changed, and have changed rather quickly. Our WAFs (worries, anxieties and fears) seem to be much more present, and many of us are experiencing worries and fears that we haven’t ever…
Jon Weeldreyer and Dr. Ron DeVries talk about why some ignore the orders to social distance and stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pine Rest’s conversion to telehealth appointments ramped up within a week. Pine Rest went from more than 400 telehealth visits in a month to now 700 a day.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services inpatient hospital is open and accepting patients seeking treatment for behavioral health and substance use issues. It is crucial that Pine Rest continues to hire staff during the COVID-19 crisis in order to meet…
Relationships are often strained by stressful, emotional events. Bob Vandepol, MSW, reviews how taking inventory of your emotional intelligence can help ease the strain on relationships.
On March 23, Maranda welcomed Greg Mallis, PsyD to discuss teletherapy at Pine Rest.
In these challenging times, our focus often narrows and we may get over engrossed in our problems. Kevin Neumann, LMSW, CAADC, offers ways to shift your perspective.
During high stress situations, people are afraid, uncertain, frustrated, exhausted and angry. Bob VandePol, MSW, reviews how to verbally de-escalate anger.
Greg Mallis, PsyD provides tips on how parents can manage their own concerns and help their children navigate the life changes during the pandemic.
Effective crisis leadership in the face of a pandemic is a marathon not a sprint, and requires different workplace leadership strategies. Bob VandePol, MSW reviews how how leaders can address the flight-flight-freeze response.