As students return to school, what is different?  What are the special concerns as Covid -19 continues to impact school culture.  Clinical Social Worker, Jim McElrath interviews Pat Smeraldo who is not only a school staff member in Jamestown , New York but is also a very active community networker who has been active in helping to serve students in the county's largest district.  What should parents and staff know about helping students adjust now. 

As we head back to the classroom with the nations fourth wave of the Carona-19 virus, Jim McElrath, clinical licensed social worker and Myriam Mayshark, licensed mental health counselor discuss the importance of checking in with children's thoughts and feelings. 

Clinicians Jim McElrath and Myriam Mayshark discuss some of the subtle and not so subtle stressors that are present now that we are emerging from the pandemic.  

During these trying times with the pandemic saturating every part of our lives, telehealth and telemental health have become prominent. A study done in 2018 confirms that telehealth is effective.

As a therapist, I was skeptical.

Jim McElrath, LCSW and Myriam Mayshark, LMHC discuss the pros and cons of online therapy.  With the virus keeping many of us isolated, how effective is counseling online? Explore the new options with us. 

Telemental Health has become more prevalent with the arrival of Covid-19 and having to be isolated. How is it different than in person therapy?  Our therapist discuss the surprising pros and cons. 

Our therapists share tips for couples that are in quarantine during Covid-19.  Many couples are feeling the stress of working from home, taking care of and helping to educate children at home.  In addition to the usual stressors, the virus has exacerbated challenges for families and particularly young families. Learn how important it is to pitch in even if you ar tired, make appointments for intimacy and understand what is meant by "clean communication."

Aarushi Bhandari, ph.d is a professor of global sociology at Davidson College.  She is a native of Nepal. In this episode she discusses her experiences with meditation and resilience.

Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health issue but also one of the most treatable.  The Covid-19 virus has all of us a little anxious.  In this podcast we discuss how to identify the symptoms of Anxiety Disorder, the various types and what we can do to build resilience to help us. 

In this episode therapists, Jim McElrath, LCSW-R and Myriam Mayshark, LMHC discuss the heightened feelings of anxiety that a crisis like COVID-19 can cause. They present some simple strategies to keep in mind as we all navigate through.  There are also links to resources that can be helpful.