So….I had grand plans to write a blog post for Earth Day, but of course, that didn’t happen. I’ve since realized that a belated focus on Earth Day is actually a good thing. We can’t solve all of these issues with one hyper-focused, action-packed day (duh).

54 Million people in America are facing food insecurity during the pandemic. Lines and waits at food banks have grown to epic proportions. More and more of our fellow citizens are asking for help amidst financial strain, unemployment (or under-employment), and illness.

We are now around five months into shelter-in-place, at least in the Bay Area. We are not even beginning to return to the “normal” that some people were hoping for.

Recent news articles have revealed how climate anxiety is on the rise, even among our children. Coverage from Newsweek, Reuters, and KQED has brought increasing attention to the emotional impact of climate change.

My clients come to therapy for many different reasons: they may be unhappy with their careers, lack of perceived success, they may be struggling in relationships, feel overwhelmed by sadness or anxiety, have difficulty expressing themselves or showing up authentically in front of others.

Spring is a good time for pausing and reflecting upon how you are doing. Here are some questions worth exploring: Are you stuck in any negative emotional cycles? (e.g. angering quickly, feeling hopeless, blaming others, constantly worrying)?

I believe that most of us have a story (or two, three or more) about a time in our lives that was a struggle in some respect or an obstacle that we had to overcome. There is no denying that life is full of challenges.