Therapists unwittingly work harder than they need to sometimes. Here are five ways we can overdo it with ideas for making change and working in ways that are more sustainable and feel better.
Five Unwitting Ways You May Be Working Too Hard
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Therapist Resilience & Musings
Good Things and Hard Things
Making space for all of life’s experiences.
Be Cautious of “Normal”
Moving beyond acute grief and into “normal”, I have become aware of the importance of paying attention to how my patterns and habits do and do not serve me, and how this is the work I do with my clients.
Looking for Light in the Dark
Reflecting on loss at the solstice, I look forward to riding into the returning light. As the days grow longer, and I bask in the sun, I want to remember that I am just a passenger on this planet, subject to changing seasons and unpredictable life experiences.
Lessons From My Recent Loss
The recent unexpected loss of my brother has grabbed me, unsettled me, and asked me to show up in my life in new ways. It has begun to change the way I am as a mother, partner, and sister, and therapist. Above all else, it has been profoundly reshaping the ways I am taking care of myself.
One Wild and Precious Life
This is the story of my encounter with an Antillean crested hummingbird. Read how it inspired me to invite therapists to be present in our own wild and precious lives.
The Importance of Connection and Collaboration as Therapists
Growth and development occur in relationship. We are not born alone, and we don’t grow alone. Human development takes...
Therapist Self-Nurturing Ideas
The COVID pandemic no longer feels brand new. It’s not as chaotic and disruptive as it was in past months. However, it’s an ongoing challenge full of uncertainty with no real end in sight. It’s a Time for Extra Care. Doing therapy well requires that therapists’ own well-being is in good shape. This is true under the best of circumstances, but becomes even more so in difficult times.
How My Farmshare Made Me a Better Therapist
Joining a CSA farm share this summer brought unexpected gifts for me. In this post I talk about how my farm share...