When the Work We Love Changes Us You worked with them for years. You knew about their childhood, their relationships, their fears, and the things they hoped would change. You celebrated their progress, sat with their pain, and witnessed moments of growth that few other people ever saw. Then one day, you receive a phone call: Your client has died. Maybe it was an overdose. A car accident. A sudden medical event. Maybe you never learn exactly what happened. You look at your cal

You've probably typed it yourself. Maybe it's on your website, your Psychology Today profile, or the welcome email you send new clients. Trauma-informed. It's a short phrase. It sounds good. And almost every therapist uses it. But here's the harder question: would your clients describe you that way? In this episode of The Art of Being a Therapist, Ashley and Morgen take a REAL look at trauma-informed care. Not the buzzword - the practice. And it turns out being trauma-informe

Content note: This episode includes discussions of death, including child and infant deaths, grief, vicarious trauma, and workplace burnout. Imagine spending your morning calling strangers to tell them someone they love has died. You hang up, take a moment to collect yourself, and then move on to the next call. And the next and and the next and the next. Meanwhile, your coworkers need help, your supervisor has questions, and there are more death scenes waiting for you. For 12