When healer and hurt coexist.
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| Title: | When healer and hurt coexist. |
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| Authors: | Ufondu, Tori |
| Source: | Therapy Today. Mar2026, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p34-37. 4p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph. |
| Subjects: | Mental illness prevention, Professionalism, Health self-care, Psychologists, Professional practice, Mental health, Attitudes of medical personnel, Self-consciousness (Awareness), Individual development |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the mental health challenges faced by therapists and the importance of acknowledging these struggles within the professional community. The author reflects on the stigma surrounding mental health issues among practitioners, emphasizing that therapists are not exempt from experiencing difficulties such as depression and anxiety. It highlights the need for open conversations about mental health in therapeutic settings, advocating for peer support and training that addresses the complexities of being both a helper and a human. The piece calls for a shift in the culture of silence and self-censorship, encouraging therapists to embrace vulnerability as a means of fostering authentic connections and resilience. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on the mental health challenges faced by therapists and the importance of acknowledging these struggles within the professional community. The author reflects on the stigma surrounding mental health issues among practitioners, emphasizing that therapists are not exempt from experiencing difficulties such as depression and anxiety. It highlights the need for open conversations about mental health in therapeutic settings, advocating for peer support and training that addresses the complexities of being both a helper and a human. The piece calls for a shift in the culture of silence and self-censorship, encouraging therapists to embrace vulnerability as a means of fostering authentic connections and resilience. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 17487846 |
