Let’s be real—therapy can get heavy. As therapists, we sit with clients through some of the most painful moments of their lives. We show up with empathy, curiosity, and all our best clinical tools. But one powerful tool often gets left out of the conversation: humor. In a recent conversation for Not Boring CEs, I…
Let’s be real: therapists are some of the most burnout-prone professionals out there. We’re the ones telling our clients to rest, hydrate, set boundaries—and then we turn around and forget to do any of it ourselves. Sound familiar? In this Not Boring CEs conversation, I sat down with Alexis Overstreet, a clinician, coach, and self-care…
Title: Why It’s Not “All in Your Head”: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection in Therapy By Allison Puryear, LCSW | Featuring Cea Rubin, LCSW, LMT Introduction: You’ve probably heard it—or maybe even said it—“It’s all in your head.” But what if the truth is a little more… embodied? In this episode of the Not Boring CEs…
Let’s be real: therapists are some of the worst at self-care. We preach it to our clients every day but somehow forget to prioritize it for ourselves. Sound familiar? That’s why I sat down with Alexis Overstreet, LCSW and body-based mental health clinician, to talk about self-care that’s actually doable—and feels good to stick with….
Why Talking About Pediatric Pain Matters When we think of kids and pain, most of us picture playground injuries—scraped knees, a broken arm, maybe a bee sting. But what about the kids experiencing chronic pain? Chronic pain in children is more common than you might think. Depending on how it’s measured, research estimates that anywhere…
Why is Sex Still a Taboo in Therapy? Sex is a core part of human experience, yet many therapists struggle to address it in sessions. Maybe you were raised in a home where sex wasn’t discussed, or your graduate program only covered it in the context of trauma. Whatever the reason, if you feel awkward…
As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas, you’ve already dedicated yourself to the well-being of your clients, helping them through their most challenging moments. But being a therapist isn’t just about the work you do with clients; it’s about growing as a professional and making sure your license stays current. That’s where understanding Texas…
Being a therapist is a calling—one rooted in a genuine desire to help others navigate life’s challenges. But let’s face it, juggling client care, paperwork, and the ever-changing world of licensure requirements can feel overwhelming. If you’re here, you’ve probably Googled something like, “What are my state’s CE requirements?” and found yourself staring at conflicting…
When you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist, continuing education is not just a requirement—it’s an opportunity to grow your expertise and build a more impressive resume. But how do you showcase that you have this expertise? How do you let others know that you have this additional training and experience which sets you…
Sometimes, you’re full of energy and ideas as a clinician. Other times, it feels like you’re piecing things together as you go and you’re not sure you’re really helping your clients at all. You’ve done the hard work to get here—years of school, supervision, and finally getting that license—but now you’re in the thick of…