Wellness

The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

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Setting Healthy Boundaries as a Therapist

I can’t imagine I’m the only therapist or mental health clinician who has let a boundary slip. In the interest … Continued

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The Benefits of Embracing Mindfulness in Private Practice

Wondering about the use of mindfulness in private practice? You’re in the right place. Many people have an incomplete picture … Continued

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How to Support Your Clients in Practicing Mindfulness

If you’re a therapist wondering how to support your clients in practicing mindfulness, read on. As a counselor who regularly … Continued

A couple sits in front of their therapist. The man speaks and gesticulates as the woman practices active listening, a couples therapy exercise that is helpful both in and out of session.

Couples Therapy Exercises

Looking for couples therapy exercises to use with clients?  This article provides an overview of couples therapy, couples therapy questions … Continued

A couple in an embrace practices closeness and intimacy, key factors to making relationships last. One partner kisses the other on the forehead while she holds his neck.

4 Signs of a Lasting Relationship

There are certain signs that indicate which relationships last. These markers can help steer the course of romantic relationships in … Continued

A client struggling through symptoms of bipolar psychosis put's heir head in their hand, out of frustration. Find out how to identify and distinguish bipolar psychosis, or bipolar with psychotic features, so you can better evaluate your patients.

Bipolar Psychosis

Bipolar psychosis, or bipolar with psychotic features, is common among those diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which is why it’s crucial … Continued

A client doomscrolls on social media on their smartphone. This client has reported that social media has had adverse effects to their mental health. Read more to learn about the relationship between mental health and social media.

How to Talk About Social Media and Mental Health

Most therapists intuitively understand the negative link between social media use and mental health—perhaps personally, as well as professionally.  Personally, … Continued

A client holds their head in their hands-frustrated as they struggle through one of the 5 stages of psychosis.

What Are the 5 Stages of Psychosis?

In this article, we will be going over the 5 stages of psychosis—in addition to the various psychosis symptoms to … Continued

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What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression, bipolar disorder is a treatable mental health condition marked by extreme shifts between … Continued

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