Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.

Substance Abuse Group Counseling
Looking for information on the specific goals of substance abuse group counseling and how therapists can ensure group members receive … Continued

Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy is a type of therapy that seeks to address the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) … Continued

10 Simple Therapist Mental Health Strategies in 10 Minutes or Less
For any therapist, mental health is crucial—and that includes prioritizing your own mental health and self-care. In fact, taking care … Continued

4 Tips for Therapists to Benefit From Time Between Sessions
It’s five minutes before your next client’s session and you still haven’t taken a sip of coffee, gone for a … Continued

How Does Aging Affect Mental Health?
After losing her husband, my 71-year-old aunt’s world shrunk. Admittedly, she wasn’t in stellar physical health, but grief compounded by … Continued

How Therapists Can Reclaim Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance, work-life integration, or work-life harmony. However you define your ideal, symbiotic relationship between work and your personal life, … Continued

Clients Who Threaten and Stalk Therapists – How to Stay Safe
The overwhelming majority of those with mental illness will never become violent. That said, it’s also true that therapists can … Continued

4 Keys to Balancing Life and Work as a Therapist
Balancing personal life and work may seem challenging for therapists running private practices, but these tips will help. Four tips … Continued

Looking Back at the Impact the SimplePractice Community Made in 2023
To the SimplePractice community, first of all, thank you. Mental health care is immensely needed now more than ever. The … Continued

Recognizing Postpartum Mood Disorders and Psychiatric Disorders
We’ve all seen the commercials for diapers and other baby products that depict postpartum life for moms and newborns as … Continued