Wellness

The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

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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

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

Molly E. Schoberg, MS, EdS, LMHC

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

Olivia Pennelle, MSW, CSWA

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

Barbara Field, Pollen Author

Bipolar Psychosis

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

Bruce Bassi, MD

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

Annabel (AB) McSpadden, LMHCA

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

Bruce Bassi, MD

An illustration of bipolar disorder, with a face separated down the middle by a flower vase.

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

Andrea Rosenhaft, LCSW-R

A client struggling with loneliness puts their hand up to their face in distress.

How to Cope With Loneliness

Nineteen years ago, on a morning in May, I sat alone at my kitchen table, surveying my sunny Brooklyn walk-up. … Continued

Blair Glaser, MA, LCAT

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How to Combat Empathetic Distress, the Shadow Side of Empathy

If you’re wondering “What is empathetic distress?” or “How does a therapist’s empathetic concern become empathetic distress?” read on for … Continued

Elizabeth Scarlett, MA, RP

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