Navigating self care and wellness practices as a mental health clinician
It’s something all clinicians may experience – when the job becomes nothing but work, and every day feels a little bit longer, a little bit duller, than the last. It’s something that many clinicians might not know how to talk about with peers or mentors, but it’s something all clinicians should have the resources and t...
I was reviewing my lecture notes a few hours before teaching my advanced-level graduate clinical social work class, a class that would focus on a cornerstone of the social work profession: empathy and compassion. My bullet points and references had one central theme: how can social workers demonstrate consistent empath...
African Americans and LaborI would like to take a moment to consider the significance of this year’s Black History Month theme. "African Americans and Labor" powerfully reflects the crucial contributions of African Americans in shaping our nation’s history. This theme emphasizes the diverse and essential roles that lab...
I confess. The bag of Lindt peppermint chocolates I bought last night is nearly gone already (it's 3pm). I did take a walk at lunch – my first workday walk in nearly a month. I then ate my lunch while working, obviously a no-no in the self care world. And yet – it's been a stellar self-care day for me.Why?Because&...
In honor of August’s National Wellness Month, it is important to highlight the significance of clinicians educating their patients on self-care and building their individual clinical care routines. It is undeniable that the current clinical and academic landscape prioritizes psychoeducation on self-care practices for p...
As the calendar flips into a new year, it is easy to get swept into the frenzy of resolutions and plans for earth’s next revolution around the sun. My personal new year’s plan was to run more, and perhaps to run a few longer trail races. The weather has been drier this winter, the trails gloriously clear. I had been ru...
Is the holiday season leaving you a little run down? The holidays may bring good times, but the number of obligations may leave us feeling overwhelmed. The parties, the decorating, the gifts to buy, religious traditions, and family celebrations quickly fill up our calendars. And don’t even mention the financial stress...
Screening is a pivotal process to assess an individual's suitability and qualification for enrollment in a specific program. The eligibility criteria are generally determined based on the program's objectives, target audience, and funding prerequisites. Numerous criteria can be easily determined during the sc...
Stress. We all experience it. We have all lent a listening ear to others experiencing it. We live in an age where everyone seems stressed much of the time. And yet, what is stress, really? How do you manage your own stress? How do you help your stressed clients? With April being Stress Awareness Month, I thought...
We are in the midst of that special time of year when we may overindulge in various tasty holiday treats and, when we feel our clothes tighten, we will resolve that we’re going to lose that extra 5 (or 50, or 100) pounds. Or perhaps we have become overwhelmed with chronically messy desks or overflowing closets, and we...
Compassion fatigue includes two elements:Burnout Secondary Traumatic StressThis SAMHSA Tip Sheet explores stress and compassion fatigue, as well as signs of distress after a disaster. It identifies ways to cope and enhance resilience, along with resources for more information and support.Tip Sheet: https:/...
On any given day, a counselor faces a myriad of clinical practice experiences that can elicit strong emotions not only from their clients but on a personal level as well. Emotions are considered to be responses that help prepare the human mind, body, and spirit to adapt to various challenges that might arise. Whi...
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