Using the COVID Crisis in a Transformative Way

Julie MesserUncategorized

COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health Hasn’t Been All Bad

Surprisingly not everyone was negatively affected by the global pandemic. In my practice I’ve seen unbelievable growth and change in some clients over the past year. Many used this as a time to to turn inward and gain insight into their own strength and resiliency in the face of difficulty. Despite the many drawbacks, researchers in The Journal of Positive Psychology did find abundant “post-traumatic growth” amidst all the suffering. How did the Pandemic affect your mental health? Did you find areas of growth?