Wellness

The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

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Managing Pandemic Stress for Established Working Moms

The past eighteen months have been uncertain for everyone, but that doesn’t mean the usual life changes have stopped happening. … Continued

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Learning to Love Contradictions

Like every other human walking this earth, I’ve struggled to step outside of the narrow one-sided view my brain presents … Continued

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Why I Joined a Professional Reading Group, And Why You Should Too

Even though our profession is based on connection, private practice can actually be quite lonely. Early in my career, I … Continued

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The Anatomy of a Fee: How to Achieve Financial Self-Care

What’s really included in a fee? Just because you’re charging $125 for a session doesn’t mean you’re banking that entire … Continued

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The Benefits of Movement for Virtual Practitioners

Truth be told, I barely leave my home office on the days I’m running my virtual practice. I’m embarrassed to … Continued

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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

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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

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