Therapy for Helping Professionals
Whether you work in the healthcare field or another helping profession, you are just as worthy of the same level of support you give others.
If you are a therapist, doctor, nurse, caretaker, work in public health, teacher, a first responder, serviceperson, etc., you might relate to putting other people's needs first because that is the nature of your job. If you don't feel like you have a lot left to give yourself at the end of the day, I want to support you so you can find ways to change that. The following is a brief list of reasons that helping professionals inquire about therapy:
Burnout
Countertransference
Career changes
Death of a patient/client
Debt
Grief and loss
Implicit bias
Imposter syndrome
Malpractice
People pleasing
Public image
Relationship challenges
Scarcity mindset
Social/political issues
Suicide of a client
Vicarious trauma
Workplace abuse
Signs of progress during therapy could include:
Better sleep
Improved communication
Increased concentration
Feeling more present
Enhanced performance
Growth mindset
Healthier boundaries
Higher energy
Mood regulation
Positive mindset
Reduced substance use
Reduction of stress
Relaxation
Strengthened relationships
Work/life balance