Mom Voice
The Toxic Trap of Hustle Culture for Therapist Moms
What is hustle culture? It’s taking clients that aren’t a good fit just to fill our schedule. It’s not charging what we deserve and need to in order to live because it feels uncomfortable or someone down the street had a reaction to it. It’s throwing out all of the (frankly, half-ass) products, trainings, worksheets, etc that we can to make money. To get ourselves out there in the therapy world. It’s how we don’t listen to our own voice/body/intuition that makes us the experts in our field.
The Power of A Girl’s Weekend Getaway
I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful it was to be away Sun-Tues this week. If anything good came from Covid, it was the start of Girl’s Weekend.
Setting Boundaries: A Therapist Mom's Act of Self-Love
Amidst the hustle and bustle of family life and the demanding nature of therapeutic roles, the concept of setting boundaries often takes a back seat. However, it's a crucial skill that can transform the perception of a Therapist Mom taking time for herself from selfishness to a necessary act of self-love.
The Power of 'Me Time': Navigating the 'Selfish' Conundrum for Therapist Moms
The moment a Mom, Therapist or not, starts to talk about taking some time for herself, “selfish” is one of the first words that comes out of her mouth.
Weekend Wellness: How Therapist Moms Can Create A Tranquil Haven
Your physical surroundings carry a remarkable amount of influence on your emotional state. Whether you're in a bustling city apartment or a cozy suburban home, the power to create a space that nurtures your soul is all your own.
Creative Outlets: Therapist Moms and the Power of Hobbies
In today’s musing, we’ll be discussing the creative outlets that Therapist Moms can explore to unwind and rejuvenate. Let’s face it. While we’re busy taking care of everyone else, we’re neglecting ourselves. And that doesn’t make for the best Mom or Therapist. So we have to do something. Some days that requires us to turn outselves into a pretzel to get everything done and everyone to where they need to be on time. Whatever it is, we need to do it. Easier. Said. Than. Done.
A Therapist Mom's Guide to Creating Your Ideal Schedule
When you decided to go into private practice, you intentionally chose the freedom of running your business the way YOU wanted to. To work the hours YOU wanted. To answer to no one other than YOUrself. So why would you give up the freedom to make your schedule work for your personal and professional lifestyle?
Weekend Wellness: Crafting Restorative Weekends for Therapist Moms
Being a Therapist is a tough job. Being a Mom is tough. Being a Therapist AND a Mom is complete bonkers! All jokes aside, Therapist and Moms are notorious for putting everyone else before themselves. It’s in your nature. It courses through your veins. But it’s not something that's sustainable.
Can't We All Just Get Along? Supporting Fellow Therapists Without Petty Competition
Within the field of mental health, where empathy and understanding form the foundation, it's disheartening to witness the emergence of petty competition among Therapists.
Word Confetti: Unconventional Stress Relief For Therapist Moms
Today’s blog focuses on the creative ways I choose to express myself and why. Be warned there is explicit language.