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    • A therapist sits across from their client who is holding a pillow, the therapist finds alternatives to figuring out how to help without compromising their therapist boundaries.

    Therapist Boundaries From a Dynamic Perspective

    As a 2023 SimplePractice survey found, therapists are burning out. In a private practice environment, it can be easy to … Continued

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    Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief
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    Overcoming Personal Barriers to Self-Care

    As part of my work and personal experience with therapist burnout, I created a tool to help myself and other … Continued

    Elizabeth Scarlett, MA, RP
    A female therapist rubs essential oils into her collar bone as she follows a therapist self-care checklist.

    Therapist Self-Care Checklist

    If you’re seeking therapist self-care ideas and information, we’ve got you covered. Self-care for therapists is absolutely essential.  Here’s a … Continued

    Christina McKelvy, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
    An illustration of a therapist's phone ringing with a client's call and the therapist's hand answering the telephone as they determine how to convert a first call into a first session of therapy

    6 Steps to convert a first call into a first session

    As a therapist, if you’re wondering how to convert a first call into a first session, you’re not alone. One … Continued

    Kelley Stevens, LMFT
    A male therapist works with clients in a substance use disorder recovery group

    Substance use disorder group topics for recovery

    Looking for substance use disorder group topics and activities? This article has a list of discussion topics and activities for … Continued

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