Blog Posts by Leigh Fisher, LCSW, CCTP
Nurturing the Caregiver Within: A Guide to Self-Care and Self-Compassion
As a caregiver, your well-being matters just as much as the well-being of the person you care for. By prioritizing self-care and embracing self-compassion, you not only preserve your own
Navigating Caregiver Burnout: Recognizing the Warning Signs
The demands of caregiving can take a toll on one’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being leading to caregiver burnout. Understanding the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout is crucial in
Dropping Anchor in an Emotional Storm
Dropping anchor is a powerful evidence-based tool that comes to us from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This exercise can help us calm our body and mind during times of
A Note From a Therapist About Therapy
Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy before, here are a few things to keep in mind as you consider your time with a therapist.
Intentional Breath-Work
The way we breathe can change the way our mind, body, nervous system, and digestive systems function. Focusing on the breath can help reduce anxiety, engage our parasympathetic nervous system,
Choosing and Using a Mindfulness Anchor
Having a mindfulness anchor to go to can help us calm our bodies and our minds enough to bring our anxiety and stress back under control.
Metta Meditation: The Benefits, The Science Behind It, & How to Do It
Similar to other types of meditation, Metta meditation is beneficial for mental, emotional, and physical health. It’s especially useful for reducing negative thoughts and emotions towards yourself and others.
The Emotional Pain Behind Self-Harm
It is tempting to think of Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI), or self-harm as it is often called, as “attention-seeking behavior” but the research is very clear that this is not
Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to Treat Disordered Eating
Have your struggles with disordered eating, over-exercising, counting calories, etc. robbed you of your energy and kept you from doing the things that are truly meaningful to you?
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