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For Therapists Burnout Prevention

Imagine a little kid asking you for candy. They ask once—you ignore them. They ask again—you ignore them again. If…

For Therapists Burnout Prevention

If you grew up in the 90s like I did, you were probably well acquainted with the phrase “self-esteem.” I…

For Therapists Burnout Prevention

There’s not a shortage of therapists. There’s a shortage of therapists willing to work for $22 an hour. The other…

For no reason in particular, I woke up on New Year's Day with Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball song stuck in…

Family Wellness Burnout Prevention

The holidays are supposed to bring joy, connection, and excitement, but they can also leave us feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or…

Therapist Self-Care Burnout Prevention

The Quiet Convenience of an Always-Available Companion Lately, I’ve been thinking about my relationship with ChatGPT. Not in the philosophical…

My old supervisor used to say: “December is the month I stand at the front of the office waiting for…

For Therapists Burnout Prevention Therapist Self-Care

Most people imagine therapy as a neat one-hour session where a professional sits across from you, offering perfect advice and…

Burnout Prevention Therapist Self-Care

My client stares off into the distance. She’s in the middle of an active hallucination. She’s in her mid-twenties, lives…

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