Caitlin Bayer, MA, LPCC

06/11/2023

Explore solace in inspirational quotes for depression to help you heal your soul and find inner peace. Lift your spirits and take action to get back on track!

11/05/2020

New resource!!!

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07/15/2020

It has been months since we began being impacted by COVID-19. Restaurants, hair salons, stores, etc have reopened, but with new stipulations. Sanitation has improved, and Wood County is now required to wear a mask in public. Accepting these changes has been difficult for most. Accepting that vacations had to be rescheduled, jobs have been lost, seeing friends and family through windows or at least 6 feet apart has not been welcomed either. This movement towards the unknown of our new "normal" has been anxiety ridden and depressing for many.

I want to challenge everyone to try to embrace the changes. It is important that we 'radically accept' what we have been through, and what we cannot control. The concept of radical acceptance is not about saying what is happening in the world is okay, but rather to not fight against what we cannot control. By choosing to fight against the injustice we believe we are going through, the longer we stay in a state of suffering. Feeling irritated and angry about being required to wear a mask is only causing you to suffer longer. If we radically accept the fact that we have to wear a mask in public, it will only make it easier to allow this to become part of our new norm and habit.

Remember to continue reaching out to friends and family when feeling anxious or sad about the pandemic. Feel free to contact me with any questions. We are all in this together.

In this time of uncertainty, it is both understandable and valid to feel anxious. Of course you are anxious; we have never lived through something like this and the amount of information (and misinformation) is overwhelming, to say the least. While what we are dealing with is unprecedented, there is...

04/28/2020

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/teen-coping-skills-dealing-with-disappointment-when-coronavirus-cancels-everything/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=ccch%20posts

7 tips for grieving a long list of losses

04/16/2020

Taking care of your mental health is important, especially during COVID-19. We know how anxiety and depression can wear you down, especially during tough times.

Presented by NAMI, Dr. Malhotra will be conducting a webinar to help those cope with anxiety and depression during this difficult time.

Please reach out with any questions!

Call us to schedule your free mental health assessment today! 330-493-1118

04/03/2020

Here are two useful resources to help your children cope with COVID-19.

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus

Adults can help by making sure adolescents don’t overestimate the dangers or underestimate their ability to protect themselves.

03/22/2020

For any of my clients following me, take comfort in knowing I am offering telecounseling. These are difficult times, so don’t hesitate to keep your appointments with me. For those not in counseling, reach out to a therapist if you are experiencing any signs of depression and anxiety due to the COVID-19 crisis. We are still here for you.

03/20/2020

Kristen, a wonderful colleague of mine, has some great thoughts about how to get through this difficult time.