There’s so much to learn from times when there are industry wide U-Turns and so we asked so we asked the community to share stories of such reversals that they’ve witnessed over the course of their careers.

Brandy Unger

When therapy suddenly moved online in 2020, many people weren’t sure what to expect. Would it still feel personal? Would it work? I’ve been providing therapy 100% online since that pivotal shift, and I’ve seen how it can not only work but truly thrive. Read more>>

Curlisha Creighton

Over the course of my professional career, one of the most profound U-Turns I’ve witnessed in the mental health field was the widespread adoption of telehealth. Before the pandemic, there was a consensus among many therapists, and clients alike, that virtual therapy was less desirable than in-person sessions, and many seasoned therapists were adamantly against it. It was a relatively new territory that was still developing and growing in popularity, and there was a noticeable learning curve in navigating technology and providing clinical support over virtual platforms. Read more>>

Jennifer Kagan

After nearly 30 years as a sign language interpreter, I’ve seen a lot of changes—but the biggest U-turn came during COVID.

At the time, I had a thriving brick-and-mortar yoga studio. But when the world shut down, so did in-person teaching. I had to rethink everything. That pause gave me a moment of clarity. Read more>>