Burnout vs Compassion Fatigue: Differences, Warning Signs & Action Plan

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When I first heard of compassion fatigue, I thought it was just another pretentious term for people who mismanage their emotional investments. I couldn’t have been more wrong. After some revealing discussions with a couple of friends who were all working in the medical field, my perspective changed significantly. But it wasn’t until I started … Read more

Play Therapy: A Simple Guide to Getting Started

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Playfulness is a universal human characteristic that brings immense joy and satisfaction. People of all ages and cultural backgrounds engage in playful activities that stimulate them cognitively, emotionally, and socially. From an evolutionary perspective, play cultivates learning and helps us explore the world in a fun and engaging manner. In other words, it’s a low-cost … Read more

5 Levels of Interpersonal Communication: A Detailed Overview

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Communication is a vital aspect of my job. I would go so far as to say that my training and expertise as a therapist amount to nothing without good communication skills. Communication allows me to cultivate empathy, achieve a profound understanding of my client’s needs, convey my knowledge in a useful manner, and build a … Read more

Maladaptive Daydreaming: Signs, Impact, and 7 Ways to Stop Doing It

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Have you ever noticed how our mind tends to drift whenever we have a slow day at the office? Or perhaps you enjoy spending your free time in bed, looking at the ceiling and imagining different scenarios. For some of us, fantasy is a way of finding creative solutions to complicated problems. Others, however, resort … Read more