Wellness

The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

A therapist is outdoors walking in a field of flowers and it improves her mental health

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

A therapy client is on her mobile phone and thinking about the issues between social media and mental health

How to talk about social media and mental health

Most therapists intuitively understand the negative link between social media use and mental health—perhaps personally, as well as professionally.  Personally, … Continued

A patient lays on a therapists couch with her eyes closed at the beginning of a hypnotherapy session

How does hypnotherapy work?

Wondering about hypnotherapy aka hypnosis therapy? You might be asking “How does hypnosis work?” or “Is hypnosis real?” This article … Continued

Handhold of two loved ones, while one encourages the to consider starting therapy.

How do you talk to someone about starting therapy?

As a therapist, the most common question I am asked by clients, family, and friends alike is, “How do I … Continued

A therapist and her client are face to face, in a therapy session. The therapist is utilizing a technique found in this list of therapeutic interventions.

List of therapeutic interventions

A key component of mental healthcare is using and being familiar with the list of therapeutic interventions that can help … Continued

Woman smiling while looking at her phone with a laptop on her lap.

Empowering women clinicians as private practice business owners

As a therapist in private practice, it can be easy to forget that you’re a business owner. When you’re socialized … Continued

A female therapist discusses mentor questions with another female therapist

What to talk about with your mentor or mentee

As a health and wellness practitioner, a mentor relationship can help you build your practice, achieve your professional goals, and … Continued

Two female practitioners in a mentorship relationship discuss the results of the SimplePractice mentor survey

Data suggests mentorship can benefit therapists

Survey of more than 900 mental health therapists finds a significant mentorship gap:  77% of female therapists agree mentorship programs … Continued

Two women of color who are therapists sit on the couch together and discuss mentorship

Mentorship inspired a private practice where women of color thrive

Associate clinical therapist Angelica “Angie” Curiel, ASW, and licensed psychotherapist Rose Junie Abito, LMFT, Founder of Rose Junie Therapy met … Continued

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