Staring at your inbox, the relentless hum of fluorescent lights, the endless spreadsheet… sound familiar? As office workers, we’re often masters of disguise, masking the daily pressures with a smile and a “doing great!” But how much of our “great” is actually masking a struggle with our mental well-being? It’s time to ditch the office-friendly […]
Mental Health Myths Debunked: Stop Doing These Things Now!
Technology vs. Transcendence: Can They Coexist?
The persistent buzz of the digital world. The incessant ping of notifications. As therapists, we’re immersed in a profession dedicated to the intricacies of the human mind, the delicate dance of emotions, and the pursuit of deeper meaning. Yet, we’re also tethered to technology, a tool that both assists and, at times, seems to hinder […]
The Unexpected Reality of a Therapist’s Workday
We all have a picture in our heads, right? The therapist, perched serenely in a sun-drenched office, gently nodding and offering profound wisdom. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? But what if I told you the reality is often… something else entirely? Let’s pull back the curtain on a typical workday for a therapist, particularly for those […]
Burnout – the self care you need to avoid it
In 1974, a researcher named Herbert Freudenberger conducted a research on human behaviour in the workplace. During his research, he observed certain behavioural changes in some workers when the demands of the job was becoming excessive. It was in this research that the term “Burnout” first appeared. Burnout is referred to as a form of […]