Category: Therapy for Therapists
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Why Therapists Need Therapy Too
Let’s start with the obvious: being a therapist doesn’t make us immune to struggle. In fact, in some ways, it might make us more vulnerable. We hold space for others. We absorb their trauma, sit in their grief, and celebrate their breakthroughs. We track feelings, attune to nonverbals, formulate interventions, and—if we’re being honest—sometimes forget… Read more
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Recovering from Burnout: Self-Care Practices for Therapists (That We Actually Need to Follow)
Let’s be real—if therapists actually did everything we tell our clients to do for self-care, we’d all be blissed-out, well-rested, boundary-setting masters of emotional regulation. But here we are, running on caffeine, squeezing in clients over lunch breaks, and telling ourselves we’ll meditate “when things slow down.” We know better, but knowing isn’t the same… Read more