Navigating self care and wellness practices as a mental health clinician
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...
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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