Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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The Effects of Social Distancing

Hannah Comeaux

Thank you “OFFSIDES” with Brandon Comeaux and Shannon Wilkerson on KPEL96.5 for having me on to share information on how social distancing is affecting our mental health as well as tips on what we can do during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Many of us use the gym, churches, small groups and other social gatherings as an outlet or way to de-stress. Now, we are seeing ourselves rely even more on social media and other technological avenues to navigate this transition.

How do we navigate through this transition? Hannah has these tips:

1) Utilize technology to connect. I know it’s not the same as social interaction but it’s a great alternative. Connect with others by calling, texting and using video chat such as Skype, Zoom or Facetime.

2) Find an online support group to stay connected. Many churches and small groups are online as well. Some gyms are offering online workout classes to help you feel connected to your instructor and others so you can still get in your workout.

3) If your anxiety or depression is more than you can handle during this difficult time, many therapists are offering telehealth – online counseling – as a secure and HIPPA compliant alternative to receive services from the comfort of your home.

4) Take this opportunity to slow down and reconnect with your family. Schedule game nights, cook together with the family or have a movie night.

Hannah Comeaux

Hannah Comeaux is a native of Louisiana and currently resides in Lafayette, LA. She graduated from the University of Louisiana with a double major in Psychology and Sociology then received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She is a licensed LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and an LPC-S (Licensed Professional Counselor). She is also a Board-Approved Supervisor of Provisional Licensed Professional Counselors. Comeaux Counseling and Consulting focuses on individuals, couples, children and families working to provide quality care by creating an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance, trust and safety where you are free to examine your thoughts, feelings and actions. Counseling is a process in which we work as a team to explore and identify goals for change established through collaboration with the client(s). We want to help you get the tools to heal from the pain of the past and envision a future full of hope and happiness!