Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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