by Annabelle | Oct 28, 2020 | Blog for Therapists, Covid19, Self-care |
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 | Blog for Therapists, Covid19, Featured Blog Posts, Self-care, Teletherapy |
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 | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog for Therapists, Covid19, Teletherapy |
Some clients are reluctant to try teletherapy. You know that they would probably benefit from sticking with therapy, but you don’t know what to say. If we treat this as a clinical issue, we can have a lot more success.
by Annabelle | Mar 15, 2020 | Blog for Therapists, Covid19, Teletherapy |
If adding telehealth sessions to your therapy practice is new to you, this is a big step. Adapting your practice can be a huge source of pressure.
You are doing important work in this world. Get some clarity on basic steps to take to get yourself set-up while remembering that taking care of yourself is crucial in this process.
by Annabelle | Jul 3, 2015 | Blog for Therapists, mind-body in therapy, Self-care |
MARCH 2020 COVID PANDEMIC NOTE We are in the midst of a global pandemic and it’s causing tremendous disruption and stress. While this post was not written under these circumstances, and it has a “regular life” tone, I’d like to say that now is...
by Annabelle | Mar 26, 2015 | Blog for Therapists, Self-care |
Therapists hold many things. In graduate school, therapists learn about holding environments, how in childhood they are crucial for nurturing healthy development, and how in therapy they are central to forming effective relationships with clients. Therapists develop...