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Preserving Patient Agency in Palliative Care
loading… For individuals facing serious illness or approaching the end of life, losing independence can be one of the most difficult aspects of their experience. Everyday activities that once required little thought – getting dressed, preparing meals, moving around, or deciding how to spend the day – may become increasingly […]
Resource Spotlight: Supporting Clients Touched by Adoption
loading… November is National Adoption Month, an opportunity to recognize the experiences of adopted individuals, birth families, adoptive families, and the professionals who support them. Adoption can bring joy, connection, and a sense of belonging. It can also involve complicated questions about identity, family relationships, grief, and loss. These experiences […]
When Halloween Isn’t a Treat: What the Spooky Season Can Stir Up
loading… Originally published on AATBS The fake cobwebs go up in September now. By mid-October there’s a skeleton on the porch, a fog machine in the yard, and a pile of candy in the break room. For plenty of people, this is the best stretch of the year. For others, […]
ADHD in Adults: Rewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves
loading… “I’m lazy.” “I just need to try harder.” For many adults with ADHD, these thoughts are painfully familiar. Years of missed deadlines, unfinished projects, forgotten appointments, and difficulty managing everyday responsibilities can create a deeply ingrained belief that something is wrong with their character. But what looks like laziness […]
The Stress You Keep Reloading: Why It Can Be So Hard to Look Away After Cyberbullying
loading… An upsetting interaction happens online. You put down your phone or close the browser…but a few minutes later, you check again. Has anyone else commented? Has the post been shared? Did someone respond? Where else might it have appeared? That urge to keep checking can be particularly difficult after […]
Why Don’t They Just Leave? Understanding the Complexities of an Abusive Relationship
loading… “Why don’t they just leave?” It may be one of the most common questions asked about people experiencing intimate partner violence. From outside the relationship, leaving can seem like the obvious solution: If someone is being harmed, getting away from the person causing that harm should make them safer. […]
You Matter: A Reflection for National Suicide Prevention Month
loading… Saturday morning, I headed out for my usual morning exercise, a five to six-mile walk/jog through the trails and paseos near my home. It is a routine I enjoy. It gives me time to exercise, clear my head and explore the miles of trails that wind through our community. […]
You’re Licensed. Here’s Why Certification in Behavioral Health Is Next.
loading… Many therapists, counselors, and social workers reach a point a few years into their license where something feels off. Not burned out exactly; more like the work has flattened. The cases that used to challenge you don’t anymore, or you keep running into situations you wish you had better […]
Goodbye, Dolly: Understanding and Treating Parasocial Grief
loading… When Dolly Parton died on August 25, the response was immediate and enormous. Within days, Google searches for her name had surged dramatically; 8 days after her death, “Dolly Parton” was still the top trending Google search, with search interest reportedly up 9,900%. Online, fans shared memories, tributes, photographs, […]
How to Choose an Unlimited CE Plan That Actually Meets Your Needs
loading… Imagine you’re considering buying an unlimited access pass to one of your local amusement parks. One park has roller coasters; another is strictly a water park. The value of “unlimited access” depends a lot on what you’re looking for. For continuing education, an unlimited package can make license renewal […]
You Can’t Predict Everything: What the Research Says About Doing This Work Well
loading… If you’re a mental health provider, there’s a good chance you carry a quiet, specific fear that most clinicians rarely say out loud: What if I miss something? What if the thing I didn’t catch is the thing that mattered? That fear deserves to be taken seriously and so […]
When Family Time Feels Like One More Thing on the To-Do List
loading… August is Family Fun Month, a great reminder to make time for laughter, play, and connection. But for many of the families helping professionals serve, “have more family fun” may sound easier said than done. Between work, school, caregiving responsibilities, financial stress, household tasks, and everything else competing for […]