Helping People Cope with Grief During COVID-19

• By: Gillian Rittmaster, LCSW Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
• May 20th, 2020
• COVID-19, grief, loss, mourning, summer 2020 issue, trauma
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In these uncertain times of physical distancing, grievers are feeling more alone and isolated than ever. Many are craving physical closeness that is an integral part of the grieving process – a hug from a family member, lunch with a friend, someone dropping by to check on them. The...

A South Asian Perspective on COVID-19 Trauma: A Short Overview

• By: Veera Mookerjee, PhD, LMSW Resolveera
• May 20th, 2020
• anxiety, community, COVID-19, finances, immigrant families, South Asian, stress, summer 2020 issue, trauma
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On May 4th, 2020, The Washington Post published an article titled as follows, “The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental-health crisis.” It talks about the rise in the mental health needs of communities and the increased call for tele-mental health services while mental health...

Priming for Post-Traumatic Growth

• By: Jenna Velez, LCSW The Mental Health Association of Westchester
• May 19th, 2020
• COVID-19, mental health, post-traumatic, PTSD, resilience, summer 2020 issue, trauma
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There is no shortage of media attention to the mental health impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is so important to raise awareness of this, in order to diminish the stigma, normalize the experience, and help give people the tools they need to navigate through these challenging and...