Wellness

The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

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Therapists and clients experiencing political anxiety

If you or your clients are experiencing anxiety about U.S. politics or the election, 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

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

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8 insights about therapists from therapy memes

I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, business owner, and public speaker, however I’m probably more widely recognized among … Continued

A female therapist works on her time management at her desk

4 Time Management Traps for Therapists

Perhaps you feel the pressure of a time crunch as you prepare to take some time off from your practice … Continued

A female therapist stands and uses group therapy icebreaker questions with her therapy group of four adults

Group Therapy Icebreakers

Looking for mental health icebreaker questions? These group therapy icebreakers include group therapy icebreakers for adults and adolescents. Despite its … Continued

A male therapist sits on the couch talking with his own therapist, a woman

5 Tips for Therapists Seeking Their Own Therapist

For the general public, one of the biggest roadblocks to tapping into therapy is that the first match isn’t always … Continued

An illustration of a therapist working with difficult therapy clients sitting on a blue couch

Working With Difficult Therapy Clients

Maybe you recognize that feeling—that sense of dread you feel in your stomach as a particular client’s appointment is approaching. … Continued

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