Wellness

The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

An illustration of a therapist who is homesick during the holidays.

Ethics Consult: Therapists Homesick for the Holidays

Dear Ethics Consult, Every year, many of my clients spend the holiday season talking about visits with their families. Before … Continued

A woman who may be worried about disordered eating at the holidays eats a pastry

Addressing Eating Disorders During the Holiday Season

When I think back to some of my favorite holiday memories, many of them include food and family. For instance, … Continued

A therapist smiles as she uploads a picture and captions it on her social media. She's already thought of the various factors therapists should consider before posting on social media.

What Therapists Should Consider Before Posting on Social Media

Every day, millions of people upload content to social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (formerly known … 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.

Therapist Boundaries From a Dynamic Perspective

As a 2023 SimplePractice survey found, therapists are burning out. In a private practice environment, it can be easy to … Continued

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 client faces her therapist as she gets CBT for PTSD treatment. Want to understand more about CBT therapy for PTSD? This article explains CBT for PTSD, including its efficacy, sample treatment plans, and more.

CBT for PTSD

Looking for information on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for PTSD? In this article, we explore CBT for PTSD in depth, … Continued

An illustration of a woman with scales of justice in her mind as well as a government building as she struggles with election stress and anxiety.

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

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

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

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