by Julie Miller | Aug 21, 2025 | Self-Care
As a therapist, I often sit with people as they navigate difficult circumstances and emotions. I frequently present coping strategies, self-care techniques, and self-compassion exercises to my clients, with the hope of empowering them to live a values-based lifestyle....
by Joey Zubero | Aug 4, 2025 | Burnout, Self-Care
Therapists are trained to hold space for the pain, stress, and growth of others but that doesn’t make us immune to emotional fatigue. Like anyone in a helping profession, therapists are vulnerable to burnout. “Burnout” refers to the gradual depletion of emotional,...
by Keeley Fritsch | Feb 10, 2025 | Holidays, Self-Care
When I finally go on vacation, I’ll be relaxed. When I finally get that promotion, I’ll spend more time with my family. When I finally start dating, I’ll be happy. When I finally get in shape, I’ll feel better about myself. When I finally (fill in the blank), I’ll...
by Grace Oliver | Dec 9, 2024 | Self-Care
In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of yourself is more important than ever. Between work, family, and social obligations, it’s easy to forget that self-care is not just about indulging in a spa day or treating yourself to a favorite meal. True self-care is about...
by Jenna Cummings | Sep 19, 2024 | Self-Care
Working with a chronic illness is a bit like pretending to be a swan while paddling furiously beneath (“indicates maintaining a calm and composed exterior while working behind the scenes”). Ok I’ll admit it. I asked ChatGPT for that last metaphor because I couldn’t...
by Bonnie Dodge | Aug 12, 2024 | Self-Care
My sanctuary, my haven, my favorite place in the world is the kitchen floor. When asked, ‘If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?’ I might say, ‘The beach!’ but deep down, it’s my kitchen floor that truly calls to me....
