Commonwealth Psychology is now LifeStance Health! Clients will continue to receive the same comprehensive and compassionate care with the same insurance coverage. This site will soon redirect to a site our new online home where you’ll find access to our online scheduling, expanded resources, and important information.
Click here to learn more about this transition.Managing Reactions to Coronavirus from Riverside Trauma Center
FACE_COVID (1) ‘FACE COVID’ How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis by Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap
SAMHSA Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation
American Psychological Association Pandemics General Resources Page
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Grief and COVID-19: Mourning Our Bygone Lives from the American Psychological Association
Cleveland Clinic: 6 Tips to Protect Your Mental Health When You’re Sick
Four Ways to Help Prevent Loneliness While You’re Social Distancing
10 Ways to Manage the Emotional Challenges of Social Distancing
10 Mental Health Signs To Watch Out For In Kids In The Age Of COVID-19
Welcome to Marriage During the Coronavirus
Ten Percent Happier Coronavirus Sanity Guide
The Family Lockdown Guide – How to Emotionally Prepare
Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus
That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief
Coronavirus Has Upended Our World. It’s OK To Grieve
Building Your Resilience by the American Psychological Association
Right as Rain by UW Medicine – How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus
Commonwealth Psychology is accepting new clients for Online Virtual Visits for therapy & counseling and psychiatry & medication management. To request an appointment click here.
Note that you may purchase any of these books and products through Amazon.com by rolling over the title and clicking it.
We also have a Facebook page that includes frequent postings of state of the art information and resources related to behavioral health issues. ‘Like’ the page to receive these updates and postings.
Please know that the information offered below does not constitute an endorsement of any particular book, service, or organization. We simply hope to raise awareness of some available resources.
Book & Resource Recommendations by topic:
ADD/ADHD – CHADD.org
Asperger’s Association of New England
Association for Applied Psychology & Biofeedback
Brain Injury Association of MA
National Academy of Neuropsychology
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