Wellness

The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

A female therapist rubs essential oils into her collar bone as she follows a therapist self-care checklist.

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.  Here’s a … Continued

A female therapist talks with a young female client to explain what is emotional literacy.

What Is Emotional Literacy?

If you’re seeking information on emotional literacy, this article answers the question “What is emotional literacy?” and includes emotional literacy … Continued

A photo college of a female therapist shows her face in reflection as she ponders what insights are learned about therapists from therapy memes

8 Insights About Therapists From Therapy Memes

I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, business owner, and public speaker, however I’m probably more widely recognized among … Continued

A female therapist works on her time management at her desk

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

A female therapist stands and uses group therapy icebreaker questions with her therapy group of four adults

Group Therapy Icebreakers

Looking for mental health icebreaker questions? These group therapy icebreakers include group therapy icebreakers for adults and adolescents. Despite its … Continued

A therapist works with a client and wonders how to avoid catching clients' anxiety

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

A male therapist sits on the couch talking with his own therapist, a woman

5 Tips for Therapists Seeking Their Own Therapist

For the general public, one of the biggest roadblocks to tapping into therapy is that the first match isn’t always … Continued

An illustration of a therapist working with difficult therapy clients sitting on a blue couch

Working With Difficult Therapy Clients

Maybe you recognize that feeling—that sense of dread you feel in your stomach as a particular client’s appointment is approaching. … Continued

A woman of color wonders what is mental health stigma

What Is Mental Health Stigma?

If you’re wondering about mental health stigma and seeking answers to the question “What is stigma in mental health?” this … Continued

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