All tagged self-care

Why Sensitive Therapists Are Struggling Right Now

7 ways to honor our needs and calm down the overwhelm and exhaustion many Sensitive Therapists are feeling now.  All therapists have been bearing the emotional toll of supporting clients as we ourselves experience a worldwide crisis, but Sensitive Therapists will have a unique reaction due to our heightened empathy, perceptive abilities, and need to process our experiences deeply.  Going forward, we will need to reflect on what has already happened and give ourselves time to ease into the changes ahead in order to tame the overwhelm and exhaustion we’re feeling right now.  Now more than ever we must go at our own pace, set strong boundaries in every area of our lives, and take time to rest.  

Is It Time for a Schedule Revamp?

When you look over your schedule for the next week or even the next few weeks, does everything feel sustainable or do you get an immediate sense of overwhelm and dread? Although it may seem impossible, there are ways to make your days run a bit smoother and to make sure what’s important to you makes it to the top of your priority list.

How I Approach My Day to Avoid Burnout and Overwhelm

As Sensitive Therapists, we use a lot of our energy caring for others which can leave little time and energy to tend to the administrative side of being a therapist.  It’s easy to get burned out and overwhelmed.  Creating a daily routine, prioritizing tasks and incorporating regular decompression breaks can make a huge difference in our productivity and energy levels.