Burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and how to care for others without losing yourself Caring for other people can be deeply meaningful. It can also affect us. Sometimes that looks like ordinary exhaustion. Sometimes we become more irritable, detached, anxious, or overwhelmed. We may find ourselves thinking about someone else’s story long after the conversation […]
Part of The Cost of Caring series on burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and caring for others without disappearing from the equation yourself. Caring about other people is generally something we value in ourselves. We want to be the parent who listens, the friend who shows up, the partner who notices, the colleague who helps. […]
How to Find Affordable Therapy in Canada Finding a therapist can be difficult. Finding one you can afford can be even harder. Private psychotherapy and counselling can cost well over $100 per session, and not everyone has insurance coverage or the ability to pay those fees. Fortunately, there are several ways to find affordable, low-cost, […]
When people talk about therapy, it is often described as a journey for the client. And that is true. But what is talked about less is how much therapy is also a journey for the therapist. The learning does not move in only one direction. Over time, I have come to understand that some of […]
I am thrilled to share this piece of my journey, as I recently finished my internship for my graduate program as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Yorkville University. This journey has been an experience of learning and transformation offering different deep insights into emotional and mental well-being, and human behaviour. This is a personal and […]
When I first entered the therapy room as a student therapist, I felt nervous. I wondered if Iwould be enough. Like many students, I had learned theories, wanted to help, and had a lotof empathy. However, I quickly realized that no textbook could prepare me for the realexperiences in the therapy room. I thought I […]
Counselling is a profession that demands both emotional resilience and empathy. While supporting others, it’s easy to neglect our own emotional needs. This is where self-compassion becomes essential – not only for personal well-being but also for fostering effective, sustainable therapeutic relationships. What is Self-Compassion? Dr. Kristin Neff defines self-compassion as treating oneself with the […]
