ENCORE: Long-Haul COVID-19 and Private Practice

Today’s show is about navigating long-haul COVID symptoms and life as a private practitioner. I wanted to have a non-academic conversation about this intriguing topic from a real-life perspective. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Robert Cox, MA, LPC, NCC Robert Cox is a private practitioner in Kentucky. He contracted COVID back in December. After a few weeks, he noticed that his symptoms improved a little but then continued. You’ll hear Robert’s story of his long-haul COVID symptoms and navigating through it as a private practitioner, especially regarding what to disclose to clients. Tristn Jevon Center for Recovery You’ll learn:What it means to have “long-haul COVID”How long-haul COVID symptoms can vary with dementia-like brain fog, heart problems, physical exhaustion, night sweats, etc.Robert’s story of contracting COVID last December from his daughter and facing moments of panic because of his asthmaHow Robert’s symptoms were complicated by the death of his son in February 2021How Robert learned to deal with long-haul COVID by taking more time off and learning to be more efficient, organized, and focusedHow Robert’s exhaustion and fatigue are impacting his daily life and activity levelWhy there is no standard treatment protocol for long-haul COVIDHow Robert is using meditation to cope with the daily challenges of life and workWhat Robert has learned about having limits and setting boundariesHow Robert decided to share openly with his clients about his experienceWhat Robert has learned about his resilience because of the support from his wifeHow Robert is functioning better because of the system changes he has put in placeWhy Robert’s #1 message to everyone is to get the COVID vaccine

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