A BLOG FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
A Softer Start to the New Year: Gentle Habits for Winter Well-Being
By: Erena DiGonis Published on: 01/08/2026A reflective winter blog encouraging gentle, sustainable habits over big resolutions, emphasizing nervous-system care, self-compassion, and slow, meaningful well-being at the start of the year.
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.
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.
The Day I Couldn’t Catch My Breath
By: Erena DiGonis Published on: 10/16/2025Even therapists are not immune to stress and burnout. Learn simple nervous system “resets” to stay regulated, restore energy, and show up fully for yourself and your clients.
