When the Work We Love Changes Us You likely became a therapist to help people, to make a difference, and create a safe space for others. You went to graduate school, completed thousands of hours of supervised practice, learned about ethics and boundaries, and developed clinical skills necessary to support people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. But... Did anyone teach you what to do when something happens that changes you? What happens when a clien

You spend your day helping clients navigate crises, manage emotions, and make difficult decisions. Meanwhile, you're juggling documentation, insurance requirements, and a mental health system that doesn't always make it easy to help people. And somewhere in the middle of all that, you're supposed to take care of yourself, too. In this episode of The Art of Being a Therapist, hosts Ashley Charbonneau and Morgen Villegas talk with Kelsi, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

It is painful being labeled the problem in a family, relationship, or social system when you've spent years trying to make things work. Maybe you're "too sensitive," "too emotional," "too difficult," "too confrontational," too… [fill in the blank]. Maybe you "ask too many questions," "remember things differently," or refuse to pretend something didn't happen. Eventually, you start wondering whether you really are the problem. For individuals recovering from narcissistic abuse