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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Self Care
Twiddling Thumbs? What To Do While Waiting For Your Clients
Are you finding that you have way too much down time and not enough client time? If you are networking face to face and networking online, then don't worry! They're on their way. But while you have extra hours in the week, here's other things that you can be doing to get ready for them:
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Chuckle For The Day . . . “Stop It!”
A friend of mine sent me this video in email. Thought you might need a chuckle, too. Enjoy! {...}
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Mistakes Happen . . . What’s A Therapist To Do?
Instructors nor colleagues ever spoke to me . . . in a classroom, as a supervisor, one on one, or even in a text about therapists' mishaps and what to do about them. No one ever spoke about them being opportunities for learning and growth.
Instead, when errors were made, I was taught that they {...}
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