In a world where emotional wounds can feel overwhelming and hope sometimes seems out of reach, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) offers a path toward deep healing and renewed optimism. Developed by Dr. Diana Fosha, AEDP is grounded in the belief that within every person lies an innate capacity for resilience, growth, and transformation—no matter […]
Healing Beyond Words: Integrating Somatic Therapy, EMDR, ACT, and aspects of PRT for Trauma Recovery When it comes to healing from trauma, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Our minds and bodies hold onto experiences in unique ways, and the path to recovery often requires more than just talking about what happened. That’s where integrative therapy approaches—like Somatic […]
If you’re a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) working toward your clinical license, one of the most important relationships in your early career isn’t with a client — it’s with your supervisor. A great LCSW-Supervisor isn’t just someone who signs off on your hours. They’re a mentor, a guide, and often the only person who […]
Perfectionism can look like ambition, discipline, and drive. But it can also feel like living under a never-ending report card—where every project, grade, performance review, and even appearance is scored, judged, and never quite “enough.” Psychology writers often describe perfectionism as a trait that can be motivating in healthy doses, yet deeply distressing when it […]
Choosing a Particular Trauma Relief Therapy If your life was disrupted by an unexpected experience and you cannot stop the cycles of self-doubt, sorrow or frustration, help is available in many forms. Anxiety, trauma, PTSD and complex trauma can be cured. Receiving compassionate and effective help after a life shock is very important. However, Choosing […]
I wish I knew about the 7 types of rest when I started my career. When I experienced burnout as a case manager and child and youth worker, I kept coming home and zoning out on the couch, too depleted to do anything else. Even after a full night’s sleep, I still felt exhausted. My […]
Early in my career, I didn’t question the weight I sometimes carried home after sessions. I’d notice a tiredness that wasn’t just physical but I didn’t have a framework for understanding it. I thought that was just part of being in this work. Over time, I’ve come to understand vicarious trauma less as something sudden, […]
Signs You May Be Experiencing Vicarious Trauma You work with people carrying heavy stories. But are you carrying them too? Vicarious trauma happens when you absorb the trauma of the people you serve. If you’re a caseworker, social worker, nurse, or frontline worker, this might feel familiar: Common signs: -Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected -Hypervigilance: […]
Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Many people experiencing burnout are still showing up for work, caring for others, and getting through their day. On the outside, they seem fine. Underneath, they may feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unable to truly relax. Common signs of burnout can include: • Feeling constantly “on” […]
Why High Achievers Struggle With Rest: Understanding Burnout, Guilt, and Overfunctioning | Amority Health June 7, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S Why Rest Feels So Hard for High Achievers For many high-achieving adults, rest doesn’t feel restorative, it […]
