Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.
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
Clinician conversation reveals the state of therapy and mental health in America
A growing number of Americans need access to quality mental health care, however many clinicians are overwhelmed. As a practice … 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
How My Grief Journey Guides My Therapy Practice
I tested positive for COVID on Mother’s Day. Four days later, my mom died from cancer. In October, my mom … Continued
Navigating Loss: How Massage Therapy Can Help Process Grief
Over the last several years, we’ve all had new and often extreme brushes with grief—but we all operate in a … Continued