10 Therapist Tips for Finding Hope in Dark Times

Set boundaries

If you want to get over racial trauma or pandemic stress you should set boundaries around the information that you consume. “Place limits on the amount of information you are consuming and be selective about what news sources and social media outlets you engage with,” says Flowers.

Try to disconnect yourself from the things that hurt your feelings and focus more on improving your peace of mind.

Spend time outdoors

According to experts, you should spend some time in nature if you want to improve your mental health. 

“It creates a sense of stillness, wholeness, calm, and beauty. Nature and its bounty are a testament to all the storms that have come before us. We find the trees still standing, and the canyons richer and deeper, from these storms,” said Renee Exelbert, a psychologist and founding director of The Metamorphosis Center for Psychological and Physical Change.