If you’re working on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic, it can really get to you. I’m talking to your CORE: to your emotions, daily life, comfort in “keeping it all together”.

If you are struggling right now working the frontlines in feeling like you’re not allowed to live life, having to sacrifice time with your family because you’re putting yourself at risk by showing up for your patients…and in order to protect your family, you’re not able to have quality time with them…you are not alone.

If you’re a pharmacy student and you feel robbed of your graduation, rotation experiences, and you have feelings of frustration, anger, or fear of the future…you are not alone.

If you feel conflicted in that YES, on one hand, this is your duty, responsibility, and an honor to serve as a healthcare provider…but on the other hand, you’re sacrificing quality time with those you love…you are not alone.

You are not alone. You are not weak. You are not broken, or less than anyone else. Right now we are all going through a traumatic experience, if you are struggling, you might want to listen to this podcast where we dive deep into HOW to cope with COVID.

I am joined by licensed therapist Michelle Mouhtis, who specializes as a millennial and relationship coach. As the foundation of pharmacy is built on relationships, and the strength of a pharmacist is strongly tied to the relationship you have with yourself, Michelle is the expert I wanted to bring to this week’s podcast to talk about talking through what’s troubling you through this challenging time we all are going through.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

1. Therapist directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com

2. Book- Gen-Z Pharmacist: Dominate Pharmacy School & Script Your Dream Career: bit.ly/35QXlP8

Speaking of mental health…we made a FREE EBOOK—Self-Care Survival Guide through COVID-19—to help YOUR mental health through this difficult time: bit.ly/33y6WuJ

Main Points From this Podcast:

- How to mentally process the COVID-19 pandemic

- First-time therapy things to expect, look for, and discuss

- What to do if you’ve tried therapy before and had a terrible experience

- Ways to gauge if a therapist is the right fit for you

- Barriers blocking your access to coping and how to overcome them

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Host: Adam Martin, PharmD, ACSM-CPT, NAMS-CNC

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Guest: Michelle Mouhtis, LCSW

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