Battling Fear and Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Helpful and timely advice for you and your loved ones.
Allison Ricciardi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, in practice since 1990. In 2001 Allison founded CatholicTherapists.com, the web’s #1 resource connecting Catholics with faithful Catholic therapists. She is also the director of The Raphael Remedy which offers counseling, coaching and wellness support from an authentically Catholic perspective.
We’ve been through a period of unprecedented fear and uncertainty in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. It’s legitimate and everyone is experiencing it differently depending on their own circumstances. We need to use discernment and be on guard against those who will exploit our fears to control or tempt us. Find time to be quiet and listen to God and that inner voice through which He speaks to us. God speaks in peace and gives hope. He remains in control—this hasn’t been suspended during this pandemic…and it never will be. Be not afraid—God has a plan and will use this for good. Don’t let fear make your decisions—let faith prevail.