self-care

As a therapist, I specialize in families dealing with trauma. My work is hard, so like any good therapist, I engage in self-care. Yet, it's not enough.

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When I have to pick between doing what’s best for my kid and doing what’s best for me, most of the time, I’m going to pick my child. Read...

Hope, by definition, could be seen as ‘wanting something else to happen,' but for those of us with chronic illness, we know that ‘something else’ is unlikely within our lifetimes. Read...

For the longest time, I've turned to tarot cards — usually read by someone else for me — to seek wisdom. Read...

During a high-stakes job search — or any job search, for that matter — emotions can run high and stress can become unbearable. Read...

This article by AnnaMarie Houlis first appeared on Fairygodboss and has been republished with permission.

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We're the first ones to tell you that we can all use some more self-care practices in our lives. 

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Being alone is a blessing. Read...

For many, it's impossible to turn on the news without feeling a strong response to many of the events unfolding in our world. Here's how to feel better.

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