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The New Year Came in Like a Wrecking BallTherapist Self-CareBurnout Prevention

The New Year Came in Like a Wrecking Ball

For no reason in particular, I woke up on New…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Trapped in TraditionBurnout PreventionFamily Wellness

Trapped in Tradition

Recently, a client and I were talking about her yearly…
Therapist, LCSWTherapist, LCSW
It’s Your Holiday Season, Too: A Guide for People-PleasersBurnout PreventionFamily Wellness

It’s Your Holiday Season, Too: A Guide for People-Pleasers

The holidays are supposed to bring joy, connection, and excitement,…
Carey Milne, LMFTCarey Milne, LMFT
The ChatGPT Hangover: Reflections on AI, Emotional Support, and the Soda-in-the-IV ProblemTherapist Self-CareBurnout Prevention

The ChatGPT Hangover: Reflections on AI, Emotional Support, and the Soda-in-the-IV Problem

The Quiet Convenience of an Always-Available Companion Lately, I’ve been…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Boundaries, Self-Worth, and the Fear of Breaking RelationshipsFor TherapistsFamily Wellness

Boundaries, Self-Worth, and the Fear of Breaking Relationships

If you’ve been doing this work long enough, you’ve seen…
Tiana McCallTiana McCall
Cue the Cancellations!For TherapistsScheduling & Admin ToolsTherapist Self-CareBurnout PreventionTherapy Marketing

Cue the Cancellations!

My old supervisor used to say: “December is the month…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
How Society Teaches Men to Disconnect and How Therapy Helps ReconnectFor TherapistsFamily WellnessSuicide PreventionMen

How Society Teaches Men to Disconnect and How Therapy Helps Reconnect

There is a quiet but powerful script many men grow…
Aleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSWAleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSW
Why the Time Change Hits Hard (and Why It’s Not Just You)For TherapistsFamily Wellness

Why the Time Change Hits Hard (and Why It’s Not Just You)

Lately, on the drive to and from my kids’ junior…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Men’s Mental Health Month: The Hardest Door to Walk ThroughFor TherapistsFamily WellnessMen

Men’s Mental Health Month: The Hardest Door to Walk Through

Men’s Mental Health Month reminds me of the Julia Reagan…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
It’s Movember!Family WellnessFor Therapists

It’s Movember!

Have you heard of this? There’s a social media trend…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
From Shame to Curiosity: Understanding ADHD Through a Somatic LensFor TherapistsADHDFamily Wellness

From Shame to Curiosity: Understanding ADHD Through a Somatic Lens

Lately, somatic approaches — tuning into the wisdom of the…
Aleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSWAleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSW
From the Inside: ADHD and RelationshipsFamily WellnessADHDFor Therapists

From the Inside: ADHD and Relationships

In a recent discussion with Jenny Jarvis, CMHC, and practice…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Being a Therapist Isn’t What People Think It IsTherapist Self-CareFor TherapistsBurnout Prevention

Being a Therapist Isn’t What People Think It Is

Most people imagine therapy as a neat one-hour session where…
Aleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSWAleks Micic-Alvarez, LCSW
Myths That Keep Us Silent: Debunking Harmful Beliefs About Best Practices for Suicidal ClientsFor TherapistsFamily WellnessKids & TeensSuicide Prevention

Myths That Keep Us Silent: Debunking Harmful Beliefs About Best Practices for Suicidal Clients

The Myths That Shape Our Approach So many myths about…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
What ADHD Can Look Like in WomenADHDFor Therapists

What ADHD Can Look Like in Women

Lost and Found The number one concern I have if…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Listening Beyond the Checklist: A Human Approach to Suicide PreventionFor TherapistsSuicide Prevention

Listening Beyond the Checklist: A Human Approach to Suicide Prevention

Every therapist remembers the first time they are touched by…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
The Back to School Whiplash: Helping Kids (and Yourself) Survive the Back-to-School RushFamily WellnessKids & Teens

The Back to School Whiplash: Helping Kids (and Yourself) Survive the Back-to-School Rush

Therapists: Ready for the August Whiplash? You know the drill.…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Therapist Directories Aren’t Working—Here’s What IsTherapy MarketingScheduling & Admin Tools

Therapist Directories Aren’t Working—Here’s What Is

After completing my final exam for full licensure, I updated…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
Why the Right Match Matters More Than a Full CaseloadTherapist Self-CareBurnout Prevention

Why the Right Match Matters More Than a Full Caseload

My client stares off into the distance. She’s in the…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag
From Burnout to Booked: Why Admin Relief is the First StepScheduling & Admin ToolsBuilding a Private Practice

From Burnout to Booked: Why Admin Relief is the First Step

I’m sitting in a session with a client. She is…
Stephanie SonntagStephanie Sonntag