SelfCarePsychology

🎉 Our 5 Pillars of Protection model is 7 years old this year, and offers a structured approach to supporting helping professionals in navigating the challenges of their work. Has it made a difference for you, we'd love to hear! #5PillarsOfProtection #helpingprofessional

Delighted to announce the launch of Together in Practice 👏

Maybe it isn’t about getting “there.” Maybe there isn’t a “there.” Just us… learning, unlearning, becoming. 💚 #TherapyCanBe

The best resource helping professionals have? Each other. Connection is one of the strongest buffers against burnout, but peer support doesn’t just happen—it needs space to grow. Who’s in your support network? #PeerSupportMatters #WorkplaceWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention

💡 Vicarious trauma isn’t a personal failing. It’s a natural response to exposure to others’ trauma. Understanding it is key to protecting ourselves & sustaining this work. #VicariousTrauma #HelpingProfessionals #SelfCarePsychology

Therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. You’re not a textbook case—why should therapy follow a formula? The relationship between therapist and client is what truly matters. Therapy should shape around you,not the other way around. #TherapyIs #PersonCentred #TherapistsConnect

The ‘cost of caring’ doesn’t have to drain you. Compassion fatigue is real, but it’s not inevitable. 💛🌿 #compassionfatigue

🌱 Therapy is about hearing the heart, not just the words. It’s about tuning in—not just to what’s said, but what isn’t. A space to be heard, fully. #TherapyIs #Counselling #MentalHealth #TherapistsConnect #PersonCentred

Compassion fatigue can hit suddenly, leaving us drained, cynical, and questioning our ability to care. It’s not burnout, but it is real—and protecting ourselves matters. Our Five Pillars of Protection help buffer the impact. Let’s talk about it. #CompassionFatigue

You can’t podcast your way out of vicarious trauma—but tuning out for a while might give you space to recharge.
Helping others is heavy work. Let’s keep the conversation going about what real support looks like. 💙
Self-care helps, but it’s not the whole answer. #SelfCareTruth

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Curiosity is essential in both therapy and teaching. It’s about walking alongside, not leading, as we explore what’s within us. Sometimes the path isn’t clear, but the journey is worth it. 🌿 #TherapyJourney #PersonCentred #Curiosity #CounsellorLife

Kindness strengthens all relationships, not just those in therapy. In every connection, it fosters trust, understanding, and care. 💛 #PersonCentredTherapy #Kindness #Care #TherapistValues #Relationships #Therapy

Therapy is different for everyone.
Therapy is a unique experience for each person – no session is ever the same. It’s about growth and understanding. I'm starting this series to open conversations about what therapy means for us. #TherapyIs #Counselling #PersonCentredApproach

We’ve had an incredible year, reaching thousands of professional helpers. But life’s curveballs mean it’s time to practice what we preach. We’re taking a 6-month break. We’ll honour current commitments but won’t take on new ones. Thanks for understanding. 💚 #SelfCarePsychology

Earlier today the new Education Secretary said teachers were leaving in droves - I'm interested to hear your stories of why - and what you went on to do

⚖️Life-Life Balance Is it really possible to leave home at home and work at work? 🎧We discuss this and more in our podcast with NRCAC. Tune in: nrcac.libsyn.com/episode-44-sel… #SelfCarePsychology #LifeLifeBalance #podcast

Peer Support! 🎧Have we been able to reconnect as peers post-COVID? Explore this question in our latest podcast episode with NRCAC 🇺🇸 Listen now: #SelfCarePsychology" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nrcac.libsyn.com/episode-44-sel… #Professionaltrauma #PeerSupport #selfcarepsychology

🎧We are thrilled to be featured on NRCAC’s podcast discussing professional trauma & fatigue. 🌟 It’s heartwarming to know our work resonates in the US. 🇺🇸 Listen now: nrcac.libsyn.com/episode-44-sel… #SelfCarePsychology #Podcast #HelpingProfessionals