In this episode, we interview Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Faith Balshin. We address the following topics:

More about Faith Balshin: 1:35
What is psychotherapy? 3:31
What does it mean to be a registered psychotherapist in the qualifying category? 4:42
What is your role as a psychotherapist? 6:18
Is it normal to have multiple different therapists? 7:28
How has COVID-19 impacted people in your practice? 8:04
What are the symptoms of COVID-19 anxiety you see in your practice? 9:19
How has COVID-19 affected emotional regulation? 10:48
What are some techniques to manage your COVID-19 anxiety? 12:07
What if I have persistent COVID-19 anxiety? 14:17
What is your take-home message? 15:44
What resources do you recommend regarding COVID-19 anxiety? 16:49

Kids Help Phone: https://kidshelpphone.ca
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto: https://www.dcogt.com
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca
Faith's Website: https://ontariotherapycentre.ca

Email: thedoctordictionary@gmail.com
Twitter: @TheDrDictionary

Thank you again to Faith Balshin M.A, M.Sc.(cand), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Original music by Nicholas and John Bragagnolo

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