The 5 (or 6) Stages of Corona- Grief:
By: Elisheva Liss, LMFT
The famous “five stages of grief” were formulated and described by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, in her books: On Death and Dying and On Grief and Grieving. The sixth was add by her colleague, David Kessler. Most experts agree that emotional experience is not uniform or linear, but highlighting some universal processes and what they feel like can be comforting and validating. I&rs …
When tragedies happen, we reflect. I wish I was referring to the tragedy of Corona Virus, but that’s as they say, a halber tzura. Instead, I am referring to the bizarre manner in which many of our Jewish brethren ignored warnings and signs about the dangers of this virus. Certain strongholds of religious Jews have been violating in small degrees, and sometimes large, the social distancing safety practices. Shuls stayed ope …
"We are going to know a new freedom”-Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 83.
I have always marveled at the paradox that our nation’s liberation from the bondage of slavery is marked by the quintessential period of restriction. A holiday that requires us to adhere to strict guidelines and detailed instructions with such profound exactitude and measure. To distance ourselves from something that in the rest of the year we engage in uncond …
Medical Safety of Your Family and Everyone Else- Community and the General Public
Basic Necessities: Food, Toiletries, Hygiene, Household Supplies
Psychological Safety of Your Family and Anyone for Whom You’re Responsible
Emotional Well-Being of Your Family et al.
Functionality of Your Family- Systems that Work FOR YOU and Each Family Member
Making Money- You Know, Like to Feed Your Family and Stuff
Creative and Contributive Outlets
Social …
Dear Therapist:
We live out of town and do not get a chance to see much of our extended family that often. A highlight of our year is the Yomim Tovim where we travel to our children. The thought of being home all alone for Yom Tov is just so sad for me. Baruch Hashem I get along with my husband but I was so looking forward to Yom Tov with the delicious grandchildren. I know that there are people that are sick and that in comparison this is not su …
Dear Therapist:
I am currently in self isolation on my doctor’s recommendation due to being exposed to COVID-19. Unfortunately, many others are currently in the same situation and many more will be in the coming weeks. I am basically alone in my room (so as not to expose the rest of my family) for at least another 5 days. Others I know need to remain in their homes with their families. What advice and guidance can you give me and othe …
