COVID-19 Archives - Pennock Center for Counseling Pennock Center for Counseling

Transitioning Into the “New Normal”

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021

Issues: control, coping, COVID-19, new normal, transitions

Article by Jody Pierce, LCSW With things opening back up after months of restrictions we are beginning to wonder, what is normal? Whether you are excited about getting back to past activities or hesitant to return to the things you once did, it’s important to take care of yourself and your mental health. The CDC […]

The Holidays & COVID-19

Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Issues: 2020, celebration, COVID-19, gratitude, holidays, new normal, new rituals, self-care, self-compassion

Article by: Lauren Cloud, LMFT “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” …under normal circumstances. Many of us are sitting with very strong, uncomfortable feelings about the holidays due to the pandemic. Many of us will not be able to see our families or engage in our usual rituals. While we are all still […]

Summer Blues and Changing How We Think About Independence

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020

Issues: connection, COVID-19, grief, independence, mindfulness, pandemic, summer, tips

Independence Day is upon us and we are entering the heart of summer. However, we are still very much in the midst of a pandemic. This means that many of us are left grieving what COVID is taking from us during the short, sweet Colorado summer. What is normally a time to have fun, explore, […]

Coping With Threatening News

Friday, April 10th, 2020

Issues: anxiety, coping, COVID-19, help, skills, solutions, stress, threats, uncertainty

Written by: Laura Gutierrez Hearing news that there is a new virus that is highly contagious and spreading globally can be quite alarming. It is the sort of thing that will activate our fight or flight mechanism built-in in our body. The fight or flight mechanism is there to protect us and ensure our survival. […]

Couples in Quarantine

Friday, March 27th, 2020

Issues: couples, COVID-19, gratitude, healthy relationships, marriage, quarantine, relationships, self-care

Wise words from Lauren Cloud, LMFT We have all had to face drastic changes these last few days and weeks. You may have found yourself wondering, “How can I be stuck with my partner in the same space for this long without killing them?” I will go through a few suggestions for maintaining some sense […]

COVID-19 Management

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

Issues: closure, Coronavirus, COVID-19, e-therapy, outbreak, phone sessions, response, services

Hello Friends, Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 we have made the decision to close our office until further notice. We will not be able to see clients in the office, however we will be able to do e-therapy or phone sessions. We are accepting new clients! If you are seeking services, please […]