Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

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

4 Time Management Traps for Therapists
Perhaps you feel the pressure of a time crunch as you prepare to take some time off from your practice … Continued

4 Tips for Therapists to Benefit From Time Between Sessions
It’s five minutes before your next client’s session and you still haven’t taken a sip of coffee, taken a bathroom … 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

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

The Benefits of Embracing Mindfulness In Private Practice
Wondering about the use of mindfulness in private practice? You’re in the right place. Many people have an incomplete picture … 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 Through Trauma and PTSD
At its core, human nature is pretty simple. It’s an animal instinct—we move toward what feels good and matters to … Continued

How Therapists Can Avoid Catching Clients’ Anxiety
As therapists, we’re exposed to worries realized and worries unrealized. Clients voice concerns about everything from finances to flying, lost … 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