Coming Out of Our COVID Caves: An Expert’s Guide to Re-Entry
with Vivien Keil, PhD
Episode 33, Season 1 | May 27, 2021
Show Notes
For over a year, we’ve been sheltering in place, wearing masks and keeping our distance from others. The CDC has recently eased restrictions, and we are gradually coming out of our COVID caves. Already, over half of Americans say they have gone out to eat, while almost 60% have recently visited friends and relatives. As a result, some people’s emotional wellbeing has improved and others are experiencing a decline. Everyone’s comfort levels are different. So how do you know what is best for your family’s mental and physical health? How can you create a smooth transition back into the world? Listen in to this podcast to hear strategies from Dr. Vivien Keil, neuropsychologist and Director of Clinical Services at CHC. Her number one piece of advice? Trust your instincts.
Guest Info
Vivien Keil, PhD
Clinical Director and Neuropsychologist at CHC
Dr. Keil is a staff neuropsychologist who specializes in the developmental evaluation of young children and neuropsychological evaluation of children and adolescents. She has over 15 years of experience working with children and families. She completed her predoctoral clinical internship at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and postdoctoral fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Following licensure, Dr. Keil worked at The Neurobehavioral Clinic and Counseling Center in Orange County with a focus on conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessments of children and adolescents with both psychological and medical diagnoses. In addition, Dr. Keil was the supervising psychologist in the Department of Outpatient Psychiatry at Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego where she focused on child and family therapy with diverse and underserved populations. She left sunny southern California in 2011 to relocate to the Bay and has worked at CHC ever since. Dr. Keil earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, San Diego.
Resources
Learn more about CHC’s Clinical Services
Learn more about Evaluations
Book:
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
From CHC's Resource Library:
62% Have Apprehensions About Life “Returning To Normal” Post COVID-19 Pandemic
Do We Even Know How To Socialize Anymore?
How to Cope With Anxiety About Returning to Pre-Pandemic Life
Strengthening Families and the Protective Factors Framework
Parenting: A Better Normal
What Comes Next: Back to Child Care Following Shelter-in-Place
