“Being a therapist can come with its own version of mental and physical drain. Although we’re often talking with clients about the importance of taking care of themselves, it can be easy for us to overlook checking in with ourselves and ensuring that we’re meeting our own needs well. We easily forget that we truly can’t pour from an empty cup!

Personally, just when I had gotten into a pretty good rhythm with private practice and finding balance with my personal life, I slammed into a pandemic! The quick and on-going maneuvering within my practice combined with all the uknowns of Covid-19 and the ebb and flow of mental health needs in my community led to me neglecting to take care of myself and dealing with my own sense of overwhelm.

Since early 2020, here are some things I’ve tried to put in place regularly to help me take care of myself while I’m supporting others as a mental health therapist.”

Continue reading over at The Vibrant Therapist blog, where I was invited to guest post about self-care for therapists.  Though my post is geared toward those who work in the mental healthcare field, the ideas for ways to practice self-care could apply to anyone. 

Michelle F. Moseley is a licensed clinical mental health counselor providing telehealth services in the state of North Carolina. She specializes in providing support for folks who struggle with feelings of not being enough, which often stem from messages of being “too much.” She works from a trauma-informed perspective, and believes that ALL people deserve respect, compassion, and to feel heard. Learn more about Michelle by visiting www.MichelleFMoseley.com or following her onInstagram – @therapy_with_michelle