Navigating self care and wellness practices as a mental health clinician
One joy of being a counseling supervisor is guiding new counselors into the counseling profession. It is fulfilling to see new counselors move from the beginning stages of being nervous to confident, well-developed counselors. As the journey begins, newer clinicians can find it anxiety-provoking to think about all that...
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserves your love and affection.” – Buddha Caregivers of individuals with dementia witness suffering of not just the individual but their friends and family as well. Being with individuals who experience agitation, frustration, anxiety, and fea...
Did you know December is National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month? No? Actually, I didn’t either. My first thought upon learning about this was “Is that even possible?” My conclusion, after some thought, is that it is rather unrealistic to think that any individual or family could completely...
Burnout and compassion fatigue are often misunderstood and underappreciated. This year’s Great Resignation is evidence that so many individuals, inside and outside of helping professions, are completely burned out. Yet is quitting the only option? Many individuals will experience some level of burnout or compas...
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