Samantha Samuels, MEd Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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COVID-19- Offering free psychotherapy sessions to those directly impacted by the coronavirus

3/26/2020

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I came across this passage on Facebook which perfectly captures how I feel about COVID-19. Although we are in stressful and uncertain times, I believe there are many hidden blessings. In my view, the most important thing you can do to help the world, starting on a personal level, is develop self-compassion.  Times like these tend to bring out the harsh inner critic as we blame ourselves for things that are out of our control. Worry is a natural default emotion as the economy struggles under intense pressure, for many people bringing out their deepest fears and insecurities about survival. Harshness and judgement towards the self results in harshness and judgement towards others. This contributes to a collective loss of kindness that can have far more disastrous impacts than the virus itself.

It is more important now than ever before to create time in your schedule for self-care. It positively affects your energy and vitality all throughout the day and by extension improves the quality of your interactions with others. During this precious time, be kind towards yourself, and renew your sense of joy by trying something at home you've not had time for in months or even years that once was a great passion. Pleasure reading is my favourite activity in the world. Until I was in my mid-twenties, I never owned a book that I did not read and now I have several books untouched in my library! It's been a delight discovering their wisdom. 

I want to do my part in healing this collective trauma that we are facing. So, if you are a health care provider on the frontlines, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 ( or are a care-taker of someone diagnosed), or have lost your job or business due to the economic impact of forced shutdowns, please feel free to reach out to me for psychotherapy sessions. I am taking on a limited amount of clients who are each eligible for up to 5 free sessions over the next 4 months.

To learn more, CAMH has some good information about the mental health effects of COVID-19 and how to cope with them. Stay safe and be well.

4 Comments
Charles
3/27/2020 09:54:03 am

Samantha, you have such a sweet and lovely energy about you. I was touched to hear that you are offering free sessions and will let people know who I think could use your help.

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Samantha
3/29/2020 10:38:39 am

Thank you Charles, I am happy to be of assistance during these challenging times.

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Sharise
3/28/2020 11:46:54 am

I feel so blessed to come across your website Samantha. I'm a registered nurse and have been feeling burned out and fearful of contracting COVID from the numerous patients streaming in daily. It's been really hard on my family too. I'm going to send you an email shortly about booking a session. Thank you so much for being generous with your time and knowledge.

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Samantha
3/29/2020 10:40:20 am

Thank you Sharise for all your hard work and dedication, it does take a lot of courage to be on the frontlines now. I look forward to starting our sessions together soon.

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