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The Thriving Therapist

Sustainable Self-Care to Prevent Burnout and Enhance Well-Being
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Nearly half of all mental health providers have histories of abuse and family dysfunction, and almost one in five has experienced suicidal ideation. Many therapists and counselors suffer under the weight of their clients' mental health struggles. All practitioners must learn to practice self-care. Mental health providers are mindful listeners, problem-solvers, curious inquisitors, supporters, perspective-shifters, consultants, diagnosticians, body regulators, cheerleaders, coaches, guides, and healers. To do all this requires considerable personal reserves. Caring for themselves, as people and professionals, is imperative. This book addresses the dearth in today's self-care training by presenting a sustainable approach that is integrative, holistic, and developmentally flexible. When therapists feel deserving of self-care, when their values orient and shape their self-care behaviors and mindset, when mindful awareness of their needs comes frequently and with relative ease, and when their routines, practices, and activities are integrated rather than sporadic and fragmented, they can begin to practice sustainable self-care.
Matt Hersh, PhD is a practicing clinical psychologist in the Boston area with over two decades of clinical experience, including graduate training. He has maintained a full-time private practice for the past 8 years, working with both youth and adults who struggle with anxiety disorders, executive function deficits, relational conflicts, and stress-based difficulties. In addition to being a psychotherapist, Dr. Hersh holds a consultant (teacher) affiliation with Harvard University's Center for Wellness and Health Promotion, is a certified Koru Mindfulness teacher, and is a diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology. His scholarly interests involve the intersection among therapist self-care, mindfulness, and positive psychology. Visit drmatthersh.com.
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