"T" Time with Dr. Tarver

Social distancing can lead to feelings of isolation. Dr. Tarver discusses strategies to address potential loneliness.

On difficult days, try affirmations. Say them in the morning when you wake up and at night before you go to bed. If you do this consistently daily, you will notice the benefits. What we believe effects how we behave.

How are you coping out here in these COVID-19 streets? See if you may benefit from some of the strategies Dr. Tarver discussess.

Grieving is a process. Factors such as not being able to say good-bye, not being able to attend funerals or memorials, and not being able to be around other mourners have added additional layers to the grieving processes during COVID-19. Dr. Tarver discusses support strategies.

Often times we try to avoid managing our anxiety. However, that strategy may not be as effective as some of the more adaptive coping mechanisms discussed in this episode.

COVID-19 has increased opportunities to explore online dating as well as rekindling past relationships. In this episode Dr. Tarver discusses relationship patterns of which to be aware. 

Dr. Tarver discusses signs and symptoms of depression that may be suffering as people are sheltering in place and engaging in social distancing. 

This episode focuses on how to recognize and mitigate things that get in the way of us walking in our purpose and reaching our potential. Please also check out the “In Our Own Defense” Podcast on Anchor, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. This week’s guests include Erica Rogers nurse and founder of Braveheart, Calvin Mills , Jr. Founder of CMC Technology Solutions and SLC Technology, Inc, Naomi Anthony founder of Elite Financial Services, LLC, and DeBlair Tate founder of DeBlair Fitness and 8Figured for examples of people walking in their purpose.

We are often taught to put others before ourselves. In this video, we examine the costs of self-sacrifice.

Check out Dr. Tarver discussing avoidance behaviors and strategies for active coping.