Cheeseburger in Paradise: Take A Break

Send us Fan MailHeather and I are thinking about a new school yearEmotional preparation is importantWhat is technology safetyEmpathy instead of punishment Heather and I want to hear about your favorite first day of school memory. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-redefined/202607/back-to-school-tips-every-parent-needs-for-a-successful-school-year

Send us Fan MailHeather and I are talking about finding new interestsNew interest brings a lot of growthBeing a beginner is important, we can get to know a different part of ourselves New interests allows for crossover, new way of doing thingsHeather and I want to hear about some of the new things you are learning. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/202605/5-mental-health-benefits-of-a-new-interest 

Send us Fan MailHeather and I are talking about working in little bite size breaksTime efficient, effective, easy to get startedBreaks up the daySmall changes can make a big difference Heather and I want to hear about little breaks you give yourself. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/food-junkie/202605/is-there-any-truth-to-the-exercise-snacking-trend

Send us Fan MailHeather and I are talking about new ways we are all learning.  Using AI without thinking decreases learningWhen AI includes engagement, learning is dramatic increasedThe best application of AI makes you thinkHeather and I want to hear about ways that you are applying AI to what you do. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-self/202604/ai-didnt-break-learning-it-removed-the-need-to-try

Send us Fan MailHeather and I are talking about promoting yourself as a counselor, supervisor.  Self promoting can backfireWhat you do is as important as what you sayStorytelling is magicHeather and I want to hear your examples of times when you attempted to promote yourself and failed. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intimately-connected/202602/the-dating-shopping-list-trap

Send us Fan MailHeather and I are talking about longevity in counseling.  Purpose and relationship are the real metricsMental and physical health matterConnection is the keyHeather and I want to hear about the things that have made longevity as a counselor possible for you.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-of-slow/202603/love-life-and-longevity-who-wants-to-be-forever-young

Send us Fan MailHeather and I are talking about how we handle endings.  Endings are less dramatic than we thinkMedicine can manage a lot of the physical distressEmotional support can help you find peaceGrief and guilt can remainHeather and I want to hear about times you have felt a loss as a counselor or supervisor and what you did to take care of yourself. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-regret-free-life/202602/what-we-get-wrong-about-death

Send us Fan MailHeather and I are talking about the value of reflection.  Looking back can bring new meaning Looking back is integrating new ideasReflection can be derailed by novelty Heather and I want to know ways that you are intentional about reflecting. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/code-conscience/202601/the-power-of-returning

Send us Fan MailHeather and I are talking about challenges leaders face.  OverworkAvoiding bad applesRecovery timeHeather and I would love to hear about some of the common challenges you face. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/leading-for-wellness/202601/how-to-overcome-common-leadership-challenges

Send us Fan MailHeather and I are talking about self regulation and technology.  People are persuaded by digital technology Technology and connection can reduce problem behaviorGreater self regulation reduces problematic technology useHeather and I want to know ways that you try to be responsible when giving labels.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202508/what-we-know-about-self-regulation-and-technology-among-kids