Self-care
Is there a way to engage in self-care while in conversation with someone or in session? Learn more about nonviolent communication, a mindful approach to... Read more
Therapists Need Help Too
A Personal Story about the Importance of Self-CareWhy would a therapist need to see a therapist? Dr. JaQuinda Jackson discusses the reasons why mental health clinicians need professional help more than anyone... Read more
Therapist SOS (Strategies of Self-Care)
Demanding Days and Decompressing Head to ToeStaying fine-tuned to self-care through ongoing self-awareness and regular, mindful personal-battery recharging is imperative for clinicians. Read more
It isn’t easy to learn self-care. Sometimes, you need to go through a fiery furnace to arrive at a place of centeredness. Read more
Out of Office
Therapists’ Passions and What They Teach Us about PracticeTherapists aren’t just therapists. We’re people, with interests, hobbies, and passions that not only give us fulfilment outside of work, but enhance our... Read more
Selfcarefully
Self-Care Shifts toward AuthenticityIn my years of working with myself and my clients around self-care, I’ve learned that there is no such thing as perfect self-care. Instead, I’ve found... Read more
Lessons from the Masters
Four Seasoned Therapists Share Their ExpertiseAs experts in any field will tell you, the secret to honing your craft is practice, practice, practice. But a little advice doesn’t hurt either. Here, four... Read more
Five Things Seasoned Therapists Wish They'd Known
. . . And the One Question You Should Always Ask Your ClientsWhether they’ve been practicing for three months or three decades, therapists are continuously honing their craft. But much of what we learn through trial... Read more
What Self-Care Means to Me
Therapists on Boundaries, Outlets, and MoreAs any therapist will tell you, self-care is an integral part of our work. When we take care of ourselves, we take care of our clients. But what does... Read more
Isolation and Self-Care
Singing from the BalconiesEven in a restrictive time like this, when so many of us are divorced from the ordinary structures of our lives, there are practical things we can do to... Read more