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Being a Mid-Sized Girl in an All or Nothing World

Being a Mid-Sized Girl in an All or Nothing World

Some days I feel like I live in a strange in-between space—one where I’m never quite sure where I fit. I’m not “skinny,” at least not in the way society so generously rewards and praises. But I also don’t feel like I belong in the plus-size community, a space that has...
How to Care for Yourself When You’re Down and Out

How to Care for Yourself When You’re Down and Out

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....
How Your Therapist Avoids Burnout

How Your Therapist Avoids Burnout

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,...
When I finally…

When I finally…

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...