A BLOG FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Practicing What We Preach: How I (Actually) Use Coping Skills in Real Life
By: Erena DiGonis Published on: 11/20/2025As therapists, we’re human. We face worry, burnout, & overthinking. Discover how I apply the tools I teach—such as challenging 2 AM spirals with CBT & resetting my nervous system—to maintain compassion and grounding in real life.
Self-Care
Why Holding Space Isn’t Enough when Working with a Grieving Client
By: Kelly Daugherty Published on: 11/06/2025Holding space is important, but it’s not enough. Explore how to move beyond listening and use real, effective tools to support grieving clients with confidence.
Grief
How I Learn Best Now (Hint: It’s Not Sitting at a Desk for 10 Hours)
By: Erena DiGonis Published on: 10/30/2025A reflection on how learning evolves—from grinding at a desk to embracing rest, embodiment, and community. A reminder that true learning is felt, lived, and shared.
Self-Care
Grieving What Could Have Been
By: Karyn Arnold Published on: 10/23/2025Grieving isn’t only for those we loved—sometimes we mourn the relationships that never were. Learn how to process loss, release unmet expectations, and find compassion for yourself and others.
Grief
