Therapists Deserve to be Cared for Too
Sep 13, 2023
How do we not just survive, but thrive in our work? How do we get to keep being our badass therapist selves and still enjoy what we do? There really are things we can do to help ourselves.
Our workplaces, agencies or bosses aren’t going to take care of us the way we need. Today, I continue my conversation about how...
Why Therapists Burn Out & How to Protect Yourself
Sep 11, 2023
Being a therapist is badass. We are depicted as cardigan-wearing, somewhat nerdy, mild-mannered intellectuals or touchy-feely, overly sensitive, preschool teacher-esque guides for people. The reality of our jobs is far grittier and messier than people expect. We choose to go into the storms with people. We have to stay...
5 Reasons Therapists Don’t Assess for Substance Use & 5 Reasons They Should
Sep 8, 2023
Many therapists shy away from asking about substance use. There are some very common and very valid reasons for this. Today, I want to share the top 5 most common reasons I’ve heard for avoiding talking about substance use. Then I want to share my top 5 reasons why I really believe we all should be assessing for...
Trauma and Substance Use are Bidirectional
Sep 5, 2023
Bidirectional means “moving or taking place in two usually opposite directions.” This concept is super important to understanding how trauma and substance use connect. They don’t just intersect, they interact and drive the other. Let’s talk about the research that is out there about this connection.