Therapy
From Empathetic Distress to Compassion: Lessening Burnout in a Troubled World
Amid strenuous relationships and strife in the US with the current political climate, there has been a call for empathy and compassion. Most of us agree that empathy is essential, but what happens when too much empathy makes us feel stuck and disconnected? Empathy and its Benefits Empathy is a mental construct and subsequent behavior…
Read MoreRadical Acceptance: What It Is and Why Using It Can Help, Part II
In the previous article, we focused on Radical Acceptance and some examples of how it can be used. Now we will look at how to utilize radical acceptance step by step. Step 1: Observe That You Are Fighting Reality. To change any behavior, we must first note that we are doing said behavior. Fighting or…
Read MoreRadical Acceptance: What It Is and Why Using It Can Help, Part I
Radical acceptance is a complete acceptance of reality. By complete, I mean with your mind, heart, and soul to eliminate suffering and leave only the pain. That may seem a little “woo-woo,” but hear me out. There are practical ways to utilize radical acceptance to help you make actual changes in your life. Below are…
Read MoreWhat Sex Workers Want their Therapist to Know About Their Profession
When you see or hear “sex work” or “sex worker,” what are your automatic assumptions and beliefs? Sex work is one of the oldest known careers, yet it has been stigmatized and discredited by mental health practitioners and other professionals for decades. Here are just a few points that I and others have put together…
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