by Annabelle | Oct 26, 2022 | Featured Blog Posts, Mind-Body in Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Care|Self-Nurturing, Therapist Resilience
For therapists, taking just a moment to pause and reset throughout the day can make a real impact not only on how you feel, but in how you show up for your clients and other responsibilities.
The 3 Breath Reset is a resource I developed to help therapists feel centered, grounded, and focused. You can use it to bring your attention to the people and tasks in front of you with more mindfulness and intention while taking a moment for yourself. Getting in the habit of using it regularly can nurture your compassion resilience.
by Annabelle | Apr 21, 2022 | Mindfulness, Self-Care|Self-Nurturing, Therapist Resilience
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.
by Annabelle | Nov 9, 2021 | Self-Care|Self-Nurturing, Therapist Resilience
Growth and development occur in relationship. We are not born alone, and we don’t grow alone. Human development takes place in relationship, and so does professional development. Far too many therapists feel alone and have the sense of working in isolation – even...
by Annabelle | Oct 28, 2020 | Self-Care|Self-Nurturing
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.
by Annabelle | Apr 5, 2020 | Self-Care|Self-Nurturing, Telehealth
Teletherapy can be exhausting – and it’s not just screen time. In the context of COVID19 it’s also major change + brand new habits + upheaval + a whole lotta stress!!!!!
If you are feeling drained or exhausted by the move to telehealth as a therapist, you are not alone! Learn why teletherapy is feeling so draining and get tips for how to make it better.
by Annabelle | Oct 18, 2016 | Self-Care|Self-Nurturing, Therapist Resilience
Joining a CSA farm share this summer brought unexpected gifts for me. In this post I talk about how my farm share experience helped me to practice what I preach. Writing this story reminded me of the importance of nurturing myself deeply and how critical that is to...
