Dr. Sophia Lin Ott

This article had some helpful suggestions for those of us with children in online school!

Families with young children are particularly challenged by the unique demands and stressors of COVID19. Here is a free online parenting workshop by the Child & Family Counseling Group, Inc. in San Jose, CA. Please email the organizer directly for the Zoom link. 21st Century Discipline Thursday, May 21, 2pm-3pm Via Zoom, ... ***Please rsvp to [email protected] for the link. See more

Has it really been 8 weeks since we began the CA shelter in place protocol? Seems like time stands still and the stress is ever present. Only the changes of nature remind me time continues no matter what. . From March 17, 2020: Working from home today using telemedicine to meet with patients by video. Common topic on everyone’s mind is anxiety and stress related to the coronavirus/COVID-19. .... One of the things I’ve noticed in the past year is that trauma is under diagnosed and under treated/mistreated. Often the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addiction get addressed, but the underlying trauma is not. So if you’re struggling with increased anxiety, and possibly panic attacks, now is the time, more than ever, to be Kind to yourself. . Create some space, practice belly breathing, go for a walk, play with your pets, listen to soothing music, and do anything else that allows you to self-soothe in a healthy way. Let go of judgment and when you are able to, seek healing from that deeper trauma to release your inner resilience. . #holisticpsychologist #videotherapy #anxiety #stress #depression #trauma #selfcare #healing See more

How I quickly and effectively calmed my daughter’s nightmare last night.