Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.
How to Create an Affordable and Sustainable Self-Care Plan
Sometimes, I feel like a bit of a hypocrite. As a psychotherapist, I spend a lot of my day encouraging … Continued
4 Ways Therapists Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome
If you suffer from imposter syndrome as a therapist, you’re not alone. Even therapists who have been in the business … Continued
How Time Outdoors in Nature Benefits Mental Health
Spending time outdoors in nature can improve our physical and mental health, research shows. And, as it turns out, the … Continued
Data Suggests Mentorships Can Benefit Mental Health Therapists
Survey of more than 900 mental health therapists finds a significant mentorship gap: 77% of female therapists agree mentorship programs … Continued
How Practitioners Can Bounce Back From Burnout and Thrive
A few years ago, I was in my mid-thirties and seemed to really be hitting my stride in a lot … Continued
Practicing Self-Compassion as a Therapist
As helping professionals, each day we open our ears to our clients’ stories of distress, suffering, and unsolved problems. We … Continued
Young Clinicians of Color Feel Burnout the Most. Why?
Mental health practitioners are reporting feelings of burnout and exhaustion after several years of offering care through a global pandemic. … Continued
5 Ways to Move Through Grief as a Therapist
In 2021 I had recently completed the practicum portion of my clinical work as a counseling graduate student. As summer … Continued
How Can Practitioners Provide New Moms with Better Care?
Motherhood is typically portrayed as a magical time in a woman’s life—and for many women, it is. But what’s not … Continued
This Is What’s Hurting Your Therapeutic Alliance With Clients
I was recently asked to serve on a panel discussing strategies for building therapeutic alliances with clients. In preparation, I … Continued
