Being a Better Therapist Begins with Self-Compassion
Being a Better Therapist Begins with Self-Compassion As therapists, we spend much of our professional lives learning how to care for others; studying anatomy, communication, treatment planning and technique. We learn how to observe and support our clients through physical and emotional challenges. Yet there is one relationship that is often overlooked throughout this process: […]
Why Joy Is Essential for a Long and Fulfilling Therapy Career
Why Joy Is Essential for a Long and Fulfilling Therapy Career Joy: A Gift Every Therapist Deserves When we think about what makes a great therapist, we often think about knowledge, skill and experience. These things are important because to be a successful therapist we must be competent and committed to continual learning, but after […]
Rebuilding Yourself After Burnout: What Healing Really Looks Like for Therapists
Rebuilding Yourself After Burnout: What Healing Really Looks Like for Therapists There is a certain type of exhaustion that goes way beyond simply just being tired. Throughout my years of teaching, I’ve seen it often in many therapists, and at times I have experienced it myself. It’s not only physical fatigue, but a depletion of […]
The Foundations of Wellbeing: What We Often Overlook
The Foundations of Wellbeing: What We Often Overlook When people think about improving their wellbeing, they often search for something radical. A completely new routine, new supplement, new programme, a course of treatment or a complete lifestyle change. But over the years, what I’ve come to understand is that the foundations of wellbeing are often […]
Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think and How Massage Can Support It
Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think and How Massage Can Support It Sleep is one of the most important foundations of our wellbeing, yet its often the first thing we overlook. In my work, I see many people trying to improve their health in different ways, but without addressing the quality of their sleep. […]