Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

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

Therapist Self-Care Checklist
If you’re seeking therapist self-care ideas and information, we’ve got you covered. Self-care for therapists is absolutely essential. In honor … Continued

How to Talk About Suicide
If you’re wondering how to talk about suicide, you’re not alone. Suicide is an incredibly difficult topic. Even therapists, counselors, … Continued

How to Overcome Procrastination
If you’re wondering how to overcome procrastination or searching for scientific ways to stop procrastinating, we’ve got you covered. This … Continued

Overcoming Personal Barriers to Self-Care
As part of my work and personal experience with burnout, I created a tool to help myself and other practitioners … Continued

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

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