Many of us find getting older not what we expected and rather difficult to come to terms with. What steps can we take to age well? And how may we help our clients age well? In David Treadway, Ph.D.’s thoughtful talk about “Aging Well” at the 2015 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, he provides the answers to these questions. While aging […]
How to Start Art Journaling and Manage Stress
Have you wanted to try art journaling but weren’t quite sure what was involved? Art journaling can be a fun way of engaging in self-care while tapping into your creative side and you don’t even need to know how to draw :)Some of the benefits to art journaling, according to Malchiodi (2010), are that: It’s fun It’s […]
Re-Energize and Provide Best Therapy
Manage Your Energy for Optimal Ethical Therapy Is there a connection between ethics, performance and self-care? Absolutely! According to Mary Jo Barrett, MSW, there is not only a link between these elements but she argues that it is not ethical for a social worker (or other mental health provider) to not be emotionally or physically […]
The Surprising Reason We Beat Ourselves Up (and What to Do About It)
Do you tend to be kind and compassionate toward others but have difficulties in showing such kindness toward yourself? Do you find yourself being too critical about yourself in some areas and then you beat yourself up for not being able to quiet that inner critic? I know that I need some work in this […]
How to Practice Self-Care
Self-Care – You know that it is good for you but how do you get there, if you have no time, energy or idea of where to begin? Some of you may be familiar with my post on self-care for social workers and other mental health professionals but today’s post is for everyone, regardless of what profession you are […]
