Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.
How Do You Talk to Someone About Starting Therapy?
As a therapist, the most common question I am asked by clients, family, and friends alike is, “How do I … Continued
9 Engaging Therapy Activities for Teens
Looking for enjoyable therapy activities for teens? Whether you’re a therapist or counselor who sees teen clients, or you have … Continued
Group Therapy Activities for Kids and Teens
Whether a child struggles to focus in class or needs to improve their social skills, group therapy activities for kids … Continued
Sex Therapy Exercises
Sex therapy exercises and sex-positive practices are an important component of sex-positive therapy. For individuals and couples experiencing sexual challenges, … Continued
How Therapists Can Get Comfortable Talking About Sex in Therapy
Clients are often highly attuned to their therapist’s approval—or disapproval—of their own actions, beliefs, and personhood. And, at the same … Continued
How to Take a Vacation as a Therapist
Over the last twenty years or so, the number of adults seeking mental health treatment nearly doubled. In many ways, … Continued
Private Practice Lessons Learned From 15 Years Coaching Therapists
For over 15 years, I’ve been working with and coaching therapists in private practice. And I’ve seen it all. I … Continued
A Guide to the Internal Family Systems Model
The internal family systems model is a therapeutic modality used to help clients identify the root causes of their emotional … Continued
Therapists and Sacrificial Helping Syndrome
Most of us became therapists because we want to help people. Perhaps we’ve entered this profession because something traumatic or … Continued
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
