Happy World Book Day!

The world has been collectively experiencing trauma a result of COVID-19. We, as mental health practionners are not immune. The past year has affected us like none other and we’re still learning how to deal with the mental and emotional effects not only for ourselves but our clients. 

As mental health professionals, it's important we lean toward each other, colloborate and share as many resources as we can during tiring times. That is exactly why our team at Washington Psychological Wellness put together this list of mental health resources and books we jointly love. 

Here are two books we love:

􀀀 “It Didn’t Start with You” by Mark Wolynn

􀀀 “The Body Keeps Score” by Bessel Can Der Kolk 

For a complete List of Resources Check Out:

       https://washington-psychwellness.com/books-we-love/

       Feel free to use this resource or share it with clients or colleagues! 

       What are some mental health book suggestions to add to our list!?

       We are always looking for more recommendations! 

There are so many topics that have come up over the past year about how to provide good ethical care via telehealth while practicing self-care at the same time. I've contemplated the past year of pandemic telehmental health treatment and put together a free resource of tips I've found helpful in navigating telehealth practice and some questions that have come up. Claim these must have tips that cover

• self care and boundaries
• access to telehealth (and new barriers)
• considerations for psychiatric emergencies.

 https://newfrontierce.ck.page/telementalhealth-discoveries-from-pandmeic

Saturday Self-Care Challenge! 

As mental health professionals, we frequently tote the importance of self-care to our clients. But why is it that we often neglect our own self-care needs? This is a friendly challenge brought to you by Washington Psychological Wellness,  encouraging you to engage in self-care today! Whether it be going for a walk, taking a bath, yoga, meditation, whatever, just do something! Mental health professional to mental health professional :) 

What is your self-care routine for today!?