The Return of the Trauma Llama
For the last three or four days, I dreaded writing this post, but I promised myself I would do it. Instead of writing some fluffy intro or fun anecdote, I am following the advice of […]
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Author: thecrazycounselor
Sh*t Show
I sat here on my couch for a solid half a day off and on, contemplating if I should focus on a self-care tip or take a more personal route with this week’s post. With […]
COVID-19 Self-Care Tip: Maintain A Routine
Along with ninety-nine percent of society, my daily routine flipped itself upside down when COVID-19 bitch slapped us with lockdown restrictions. Going to get our morning coffee, waking the kids up for school, or even […]
COVID-19: Remember to Check In
Real talk for a minute. This virus shit blows, and I’m not doing well because of it. There I said it. Yours truly. The almighty Caring Counselor. My mental health feels beaten to a bloody […]
Reduce Your Expectations During COVID-19
Misery loves company, and, oh boy, has it not been plentiful lately. It feels as if everyone I talk to is down in the dumps. My clients are going ape shit (I am a mental […]
COVID-19 Taking Its Toll: A Therapist’s Perspective
In my wonderful state of New Jersey, doctors in an urgent care diagnosed our states first COVID-19 case on March 4, 2020. We now enter our fifth week of this outbreak. To say that this […]
Combat Limiting Beliefs
I have an addictive personality; if I have even a glass of wine I will become addicted.I don’t have the stamina to be a social worker; if I work with children, I will cry a […]
We Can’t Explain Everything
Like many during this virus outbreak, I attempt to maintain some sense of normalcy. My job takes me on the road. It is safe to say that I know where nearly every café, Starbucks, and […]
Self-Care During COVID-19 Outbreak
Not gonna lie. Just a few weeks ago, I posted a status on my personal Facebook that read as follows: For real, this Corona Virus nonsense is way over hyped. Media, please stop. The status […]
Even Empaths Have Limits
I am the true definition of an empath. If you are going through some shit, WE are going through some shit. I take your emotional baggage and heave it over my shoulder.I lean down. I […]