by JFS | May 20, 2020 | Counselor's Corner
Here is a case study that illustrates how mental health challenges can come and go in your life. Right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression and panic. The name in the story has been...
by Sharon Alvandi | May 13, 2020 | Counselor's Corner
One of the tasks of Mental Health Month is to break the idea that there is shame in asking for help or working with professionals to heal what feels broken or dysfunctional. While I personally don’t think mental health therapy is the right setting for every...
by JFS | Apr 17, 2020 | Counselor's Corner
Self-care is an important part of our everyday lives. Without it, our mental and physical health may start to decline. There are various ways to engage in self-care. Taking an interest inventory can help narrow down what is best suited for your own personal self-care....
by JFS | Apr 13, 2020 | Counselor's Corner
Every where you turn, people are talking about anxiety in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. But what exactly is anxiety? What are symptoms of anxiety and how can it be treated? Ramona, program director with the San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative,...
by JFS | Mar 23, 2020 | Ask A Therapist, Counselor's Corner
Social distancing – the act of limiting social contact in order to slow down the spread of a highly contagious disease – is a new way of life for many families right now during the COVID-19 pandemic. This sudden change in your family’s routine can be extremely hard...
by Katy Walterscheidt | Mar 18, 2020 | CEO Updates, Counselor's Corner, News
NOTICE: As of March 18, 2020, JFS is not seeing any client in person. However, JFS is still serving clients via telehealth. Read below for more details. Along with the rest of the world, Jewish Family Service of San Antonio is quickly figuring out how to function...
