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Caring for an ill or elderly loved one is an admirable, compassionate gesture. You care deeply about the person and want to make sure they're safe, happy, and taken care of while in need. Sometimes, your role as a caregiver is incredibly rewarding. You and...
Practicing mindfulness can have a powerful effect on your mental and emotional health. It's a popular tool to utilize in therapy, but not all of your clients will have the same response to the idea. While some people love the idea of mindfulness meditation and...
Social circles and relationships tend to change with age. As we get older, we may face the loss of friends or family members more frequently, but we also have opportunities to form new friendships. It may not be as easy as it once was to...
Every culture values jokes and laughter. Laughter can immediately boost our mood and brighten our day. Even though everyone doesn't necessarily have the same sense of humor, everyone enjoys laughing at something. Unfortunately, sometimes we forget the importance of laughter and specifically how laughter with...
As a therapist, you understand the importance of confidentiality. Your clients share vulnerable, personal information with you, and it's your responsibility to keep that information private. Trust is a key factor in the therapeutic relationship, and maintaining therapist confidentiality allows your clients to open up...
As you age, you'll probably find that you have more time on your hands. Your kids are out of the house, and you may be retired or partially retired from work. It's important to find ways to stay busy, though. Not only are hobbies helpful...
As a therapist, you probably speak with your clients about the importance of self-care. Everyone needs to take active measures to stay physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. Therapists especially know how critical self-care is for their clients. Self-care is just as important for you, too. If...
Balancing life and work is one of the most common concerns for therapists. Although a passion for the mental health field is necessary for your success in your career, you shouldn't feel like your work consumes your entire life. Letting your professional responsibilities take over...
Therapists have a tough, emotionally-demanding job. Mental health professionals enter the field because they want to help others improve their lives, but this means that they work daily with people who are experiencing difficult life experiences. Unfortunately, secondary trauma is common among people who work...
Stress is sometimes a normal part of life. Seniors may experience stress when they go through a major transition which causes a dramatic change in daily life. Health concerns, loss of loved ones and financial worries are all common causes of stress in older adults....