Welcome to Pass The Message! You'll get all the fun introduction stuff in the opening minutes of the show. This week, Jeff J. Speaks with Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Alicia (@helpmehodge) to discuss all things related to mental health during quarantine. Topics include: Some of the biggest issues we’re dealing with mentally (9:47 ) and working on what we can control vs. what we can’t (13:00 ).⁣⁣

 

Jeff asks about the effects of isolation and the unknown on us during the quarantine including the stress from a feeling of not being productive (16:00 ) and gets some great tips from Dr. Alicia on how to combat cabin fever (21:35 ). They also discuss all these crazy ass dreams people have been experiencing since outside was shut down(27:00 ).⁣⁣

 

Show Segment Highlights: ⁣⁣

 

SKILLS CHALLENGE - Dr. Alicia speaks on how Empathy and being non judgmental helps her be a better psychologist and can help us all in our daily life (37:00 ). She also touches on the misconceptions of  psychiatrists as advice givers (39:00 ).⁣⁣

 

In PASS THE MESSAGE, Doc tells a story about how a word on advice on letting fear guide her decisions changes her perspective on life (42:00 ).⁣⁣

 

The CARE PACKAGE segment is about how our guests take care of the mind, body, and soul in order to stay healthy and become their best self. Dr. Alicia emphasizes movement, therapy and meditation work for her (44:00 ).⁣⁣

 

MESS AROUND adds some levity to our conversation as we find out some of Dr. Alicia’s favorite things (50:00 ) Let’s just say she’s ready to be back outside **When It’s Safe!**⁣⁣

 

TeleTherapy Resources:⁣⁣  

 

Therapyforblackgirls.com⁣⁣ 

Taraji P. Henderson’s foundation offering COVID-19 virtual therapy support: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/covid-19-free-virtual-therapy-support-campaign/⁣ 

@culturaltherapy⁣ on Instagram⁣ 

Psychology Today - National Directory of Therapists: Psychologytoday.com 

 

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