Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

New mentorship program encourages connection among practitioners
Running a private practice can feel incredibly lonely and overwhelming. Mental health practitioners who responded to the February 2023 SimplePractice … 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

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

Why Self-Care is Critical for Supporting LGBTQ+ Clients
Caring for yourself is not new to the helping profession. In fact, self-care is not only ethical, but also a … Continued