Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

How Does Aging Affect Mental Health?
After losing her husband, my 71-year-old aunt’s world shrunk. Admittedly, she wasn’t in stellar physical health, but grief compounded by … Continued

How Therapists Can Reclaim Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance, work-life integration, or work-life harmony. However you define your ideal, symbiotic relationship between work and your personal life, … Continued

Clients Who Threaten and Stalk Therapists – How to Stay Safe
The overwhelming majority of those with mental illness will never become violent. That said, it’s also true that therapists can … Continued

4 Keys to Balancing Life and Work as a Therapist
Balancing personal life and work may seem challenging for therapists running private practices, but these tips will help. Four tips … Continued

Looking Back at the Impact the SimplePractice Community Made in 2023
To the SimplePractice community, first of all, thank you. Mental health care is immensely needed now more than ever. The … Continued

Recognizing Postpartum Mood Disorders and Psychiatric Disorders
We’ve all seen the commercials for diapers and other baby products that depict postpartum life for moms and newborns as … Continued

Understanding SOAP Notes for SLPs and Speech Therapy
Wondering about SOAP notes for SLPs (speech-language pathologists)? This article contains information and examples that will help create speech language … Continued

Therapists are burning out—here’s why, what the impact is, and how to help
With its electronic health record (EHR) and practice management platform serving more than U.S.-based health and wellness practitioners, SimplePractice aims … Continued

8 Free Guided Meditations for Therapist Self-Care
Between sessions, writing progress notes, and dealing with insurance and invoices, being a behavioral health clinician isn’t easy. It can … Continued

7 Inspiring Mental Health and Therapy Podcasts
In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, SimplePractice launched a series of resources, guides, and articles that … Continued