You’ve heard the phrase “agree to disagree,” but in the age of COVID-19, does that remain a possibility? According to Michele Weiner-Davis, a relationship therapist and writer for Psychology Today, stress associated with COVID-19 is being experienced by many couples [1]. In fact, one survey showed that about 39% of respondents are extremely stressed about COVID-19 [2]. One stressor that …
During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the stressors both parents and young adults have been facing is the readjustment to communal living after months or years of living apart. There are great benefits for both parties: parents get to spend more quality time with their children and the adult children may feel safer being close to family members during this …
My husband and I have been married for 24 years. Our daughter, a freshman in college, is now back home in our once empty nest. All three of us, like most families, have had to make adjustments in many areas in order to coexist during this pandemic. Communication has been critical to our renewed and heightened cohabitation, and questions have …
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live. People have passed on, been very ill, lost jobs, and dipped into their savings. One of the unforeseen effects of the pandemic has been relationship stress. With many families now urged or ordered to stay home, we’re seeing a lot more of each other, stuck in a house together. This is bound …
Additional Contributor: Daniel Crawford (UT Undergraduate Student) How are you feeling today? This is a common question that people ask, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic. Honestly, sometimes it’s hard to come up with an answer because we are feeling so many different emotions that we don’t know how to put it into words. Many of our lives look different …
Everyone has been affected by the coronavirus in some way. Some people are experiencing more anxiety, others are feeling extreme loneliness, and some are experiencing economic hardships. Dr. Kristen Neff, an associate professor at The University of Texas at Austin, and Dr. Chris Germer, a co-founder of the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, share 10 self-compassion practices to help stay …
In response to the need for social distancing and the stay at home order, many of our local mental health professionals have moved their services online. This format allows people to continue to receive the help that they need without having to leave their homes. Below is a list of local practices that are offering these services along with their …
Healing Hearts Counseling is a supporting partner of Healthy Connections Knoxville. The therapists at Healing Hearts offer evidence-based therapeutic services including Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. The staff at Healing Hearts are currently offering several services to couples. Therapists are offering telehealth sessions for couples – contact Healing Hearts Counseling by phone (865-283-1777) or email (healingheartshelpdesk@counselingsecure.com) to sign up for your …
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of change and uncertainty for everyone. Couples may be struggling to adjust to new routines and finding time and creative ways to stay connected with one another. One suggestion is for couples to pick a book that they can read together and talk about. Books that focus on healthy relationships will not only …
During this time of “social distancing” and being #alonetogether, the Healthy Connections Staff is sharing their relationship tips. In this video, Healthy Connections Executive Director Dr. Kristi Gordon and her husband share their tip for how they find time to connect while having two teenagers in the house.
