Self-care is different from selfishness, self-absorption, or self-indulgence. . . .
Given the fine line between the therapist's personal and professional self, self-denial or self-abnegation is neglectful not only of real self needs, but ultimately of patient care."
~ Ellen K. Baker, Ph.D. {...}
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Boundaries
When Mental Health Professionals Mock Their Clients
"Fat . . . Borderline . . . Retard . . . ."
It is always shocking to me how easy it is for medical and mental health professionals to reduce their clients to less-than-desirable and less-than-accurate one dimensional labels behind closed doors.
I've heard excuses that range from minimizing {...}
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Things To Consider When Working From Home
Miles Halvorson of Fargo, North Dakota asks,
Is it possible for a psychotherapist to start a private practice out of one's home, rather than rent office space? What are the drawbacks and limitations?"
Hi, Miles! Thanks for writing. You ask a really good question. The short answer is "Yes, {...}
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Cautionary Tales For Psychotherapists In Social Media
Are you a psychotherapist who uses Facebook and Twitter? Do you blog or engage in other forms of social media? If so, you need to consider the sticky situations that you may stumble into without any ill intent. Here is one article by Dana Scarton in the Washington Post that highlights examples of {...}
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