Posts tagged struggles
A Therapist’s First Year on the Job, Part II: What Do I Need to Know?
A Therapist’s First Year on the Job, Part II: What Do I Need to Know?

You’re a new therapist and you’re heading into the work world enthusiastically and you’re wondering if it might help to know some things first. If you read my previous blog, you will notice that this is a continuation of part one. Here’s part two!

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BlogBridgette Gottwaldtherapist, therapist job, mental health, mental health struggles, mental health matters, new job, first year, graduate school, licensure, important, skills, experience, gain, practice what you preach, struggles, own pace, depressing, novice, don't be hard on yourself, privilege
Let’s Talk About the Elephant (and Donkey) in the Room: Americans Losing Teeth and Sleep Over Politics
Let’s Talk About the Elephant (and Donkey) in the Room: Americans Losing Teeth and Sleep Over Politics

A recent study proves that politics is “exacting a toll on the social, psychological, emotional, and even physical health” for tens of millions of Americans. In fact, politics serves as a “source of stress for 38% of Americans.”

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BlogBridgette GottwaldAmerican, Politics, anxiety depression, politics causing mental health issues, stress, study, nations future, physical health, struggles, turn things around, productive, Donkeys, Elephants