Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.
Managing Disordered Eating Patterns During the Holidays
American culture is heavily centered around food—including messaging and judgments about how much food we consume, how much weight we’ve … Continued
The Importance of Community as an Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur can be lonely, yet no one seems to talk about it. As a business owner, there’s no … Continued
5 Ways to Battle Loneliness in Private Practice
We hear it time and time again — isolation and loneliness are real issues for our community of private practitioners. … Continued
What Do I Do With This Therapeutic Anger?
Kim shifts uneasily on my couch. She pushes a strand of hair behind one ear and looks at me uncertainly. … Continued
Encountering Fear and Loathing in the Therapist’s Psyche
It is 7pm on a Friday night. Thousands of people are unwinding over cocktails in crowded bars and restaurants all … Continued
Avoiding the Martyrdom Trap as a Psychotherapist
As a profession, we are caring, engaged, and interested in social change, and yet in the best of circumstances only … Continued
Does Meditation at Work…Work?
When I walked into SimplePractice on my first day a few months ago, I instantly felt that this place was … Continued
5 Self-Care Activities for Groups That Promote Overall Wellness
Self-care activities for groups will keep participants engaged and teach them how to be kind to themselves. Your groups are … Continued
5 Stress-Reducing Activities for Families
Keep a list of stress-reducing activities for your clients to use with their entire family, regardless of whether you treat … Continued
How to Create a Self-Care Journal: 4 Ideas for Journaling Paths to Improvement
Dedicating time to a self-care journal helps counselors fight burnout. “Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers.” —Isaac … Continued
