Wellness

The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

Narrative therapy techniques

Many clients in therapy share narratives they’ve constructed about themselves—including their behaviors, character, or experiences—that speak to static unhelpful beliefs. … Continued

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How to navigate through trauma

Therapists, are you looking for tools to help a colleague or client navigate through trauma? At its core, human nature … Continued

Jacob Martinez, MA, LPC

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Is EMDR therapy right for your practice?

Are you a clinician wondering whether EMDR therapy is a good fit for your private practice? Individuals who have experienced … Continued

Michelle Gottlieb, PsyD & Curt Rouanozoin, PhD

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How trauma narratives can help clients heal

There are a lot of different ways trauma can manifest itself, and no two clients will experience trauma the same … Continued

Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

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Art therapy activities for anxiety and PTSD

Art therapy can promote engagement in clients resistant to traditional therapy interventions. This art therapy activities PDF list includes art … Continued

Kristin Trick, LPC-S, RPT

An illustration of a therapist, who is experiencing compassion fatigue, a low battery image is above their head. Across from them is another person, who has their corresponding battery charged, signifying that they're not experiencing compassion fatigue. In this article we discuss compassion fatigue therapists experience, how to manage these symptoms, and how to take measures to avoid therapist burnout.

Compassion fatigue in therapists

Compassion fatigue therapists experience can be a source of stress and therapist burnout. In SimplePractice’s 2023 Therapist well-being report, over … Continued

Maggie Hollinbeck, MA, LMFT

A therapist works with a client and wonders how to avoid catching clients' anxiety

How therapists can avoid catching clients’ anxiety

As therapists, we’re exposed to worries realized and worries unrealized. Clients voice concerns about everything from finances to flying, lost … Continued

Elizabeth Cleary, PhD

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How to ‘time box’ your calendar to focus on the right things

When you start your private practice, it can feel like you have a blank calendar and only vague ideas about … Continued

Katie Vernoy, LMFT

An illustration of a client holding her head in frustration due to a triggering situation. This article shares tools on how to identify triggers, as well as how to help clients with emotional triggers and trigger management.

Essential tools on how to identify triggers

Many therapists help their clients understand how to identify triggers—especially if they work with clients that have gone through a … Continued

Heather Oglesby, M.A., MFTC, LPC, NCC

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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

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

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