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    • A massage therapist is massaging one of their clients' back. Learn how to get a massage therapy license—and kickstart your career in massage therapy.

    How to Get a Massage Therapy License

    If you want to become a massage therapist in the United States, you’ll probably need a license. In this article, … Continued

    A therapist sits across from their client who is holding a pillow, the therapist finds alternatives to figuring out how to help without compromising their therapist boundaries.
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    Therapists and Clients Experiencing Election Anxiety

    If you or your clients are experiencing anxiety about the election or U.S. politics, you are not alone. The American … Continued

    Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief
    A female therapist sits with a blanket around her shoulders and a cup of hot tea as she thinks about overcoming barriers to self-care

    Overcoming Personal Barriers to Self-Care

    As part of my work and personal experience with therapist burnout, I created a tool to help myself and other … Continued

    Elizabeth Scarlett, MA, RP
    A female therapist rubs essential oils into her collar bone as she follows a therapist self-care checklist.

    Therapist Self-Care Checklist

    If you’re seeking therapist self-care ideas and information, we’ve got you covered. Self-care for therapists is absolutely essential.  Here’s a … Continued

    Christina McKelvy, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
    An illustration of a therapist's phone ringing with a client's call and the therapist's hand answering the telephone as they determine how to convert a first call into a first session of therapy

    6 Steps to Convert a First Call Into a First Session

    As a therapist, if you’re wondering how to convert a first call into a first session, you’re not alone. One … Continued

    Kelley Stevens, LMFT
    A male therapist works with clients in a substance use disorder recovery group

    Substance Use Disorder Group Topics for Recovery

    Looking for substance use disorder group topics and activities? This article has a list of discussion topics and activities for … Continued

    Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief
    A female therapist talks with a young female client to explain what is emotional literacy.

    What Is Emotional Literacy?

    If you’re seeking information on emotional literacy, this article answers the question “What is emotional literacy?” and includes emotional literacy … Continued

    Kristin Trick, LPC-S, RPT

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