I felt so honored (and a bit nervous, let’s be honest) to give an interview for the New York Times this morning. We spoke for about 45 minutes on the complicated grief that comes from grief during the pandemic and how death due to COVID has made grief even more complex.
Grief is hard in general. But it’s been particularly difficult during the pandemic as people are so much more isolated and disconnected from their biggest sources of support.
Grief is best done in a community of people. We should never do it alone.
Full article to come in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Happiness in the US typically fluctuates around 1% up or down every year. Yet in 2020, the US experienced at least a 20% drop in happiness due to the stress of pandemic. That is substantial especially when you consider the normal yearly fluctuations for the country. In this video, I discuss why pandemic stress is particularly stressful. https://youtu.be/sRhgAIEV0WY
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Why is Pandemic Stress So Much More Stressful
Many parents are worried about the mental health of their children and signs of distress in kids are not always clear. Tune in to KTAR tomorrow for the interview.
Ali Vetnar, this may be our best picture yet!
Our self-concepts and understanding of others starts with conversations in our home. For parents looking to have these conversations with their little ones, these books are a great place to start.
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How to Talk to Our Kids About Racism | Biltmore Psychology and Counseling
Thank you @shoutoutarizona and @voyagephoenixmag for featuring the practice last month! This interview highlights some of my amazing team and how we have overcome hardship to get to where we are today. We talk about how to make friends in AZ, some favorite reading and even a few local restaurants to try out. It’s always a pleasure to be interviewed by this magazine! https://shoutoutarizona.com/dr-melissa-estavillo-licensed-clinical-psychologist/
Just finished an interview with CBS 5 and 3TV on how the Westgate shooting has made us even more anxious about the safety of our world at this time. Tune in at 8, 9, and 10pm!
Tensions are high today and many people are on edge. The last thing we need is to hurt our relationships with the people who are closest to us. Yesterday, Dr Melissa Eatavillo was interviewed by Fox10 News on how to diffuse political arguments and set healthy boundaries with family and friends. Check out the interview below!
https://youtu.be/n_2o7vIPaXQ
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How to avoid political arguments with family and friends- Fox10 News Interview - YouTube
All conversations have to start with trust. Check out Dr Estavillo’s interview for more.
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Valley psychologist offers tips on how to reason with conspiracy theorists
