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Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Jul 31

Therapists when someone says, “It’s not that deep.”
You: “But what if it is?”
✨ Spoiler: It usually is. ✨

#TherapistMindset #MentalHealthProfessionals #DepthMatters #TherapyVibes

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Jul 30

Therapist rule:
You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Okay, but whose job is it to remind us to refill it?

Oh right—yours. 🫠

#TherapistBurnout #CompassionFatigue #TherapistsNeedRest #SelfCareReminder

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Jul 29

Every therapist has a ‘tell’:
👀 The eyebrow raise
✏️ The furious note-taking
💭 The “say more about that…”
Which one’s yours?

#TherapistHumor #TherapyTalk #ClinicalLife #CounselorLife

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Jul 28

Things that count as progress:
✔️ Cancelling a session because you know you need rest
✔️ Naming your feeling instead of numbing it
✔️ Saying “I don’t know” — and staying curious

Celebrate the tiny shifts. They’re not tiny at all.

#TherapyJourney #TherapistCommunity

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Jul 27

When you finally take your own advice:
"Maybe I should log off and rest."
✨ Therapist healing unlocked ✨

#TherapistLife #PracticeWhatYouPreach #SelfCareForTherapists #MentalHealthHumor

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Jun 27

Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion.
Sometimes it looks like:
🧊 Numbness
📆 Dread before sessions
🧠 Brain fog
🚪 Fantasizing about quitting

It’s not weakness. It’s your nervous system asking for help.

#TherapistBurnout #MentalHealthAwareness #CompassionFatigue

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Jun 26

Therapist skill no one talks about:
✨ Holding silence without panicking.
✨ Letting the client find their own words.
✨ Trusting the pause.

That’s not nothing—that’s clinical confidence.

#TherapistSkills #ClinicalWork #TherapyTools #MentalHealthMatters

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · May 29

Therapists need community, not just CEUs.
We need:
💬 Safe peer check-ins
🫂 Emotional debriefs
☕ Coffee without case notes

If you're reading this—you deserve support too.

#TherapistCommunity #TherapistsNeedTherapy #MentalHealthSupport #PeerSupervision

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · May 28

Unpopular opinion:
Not every “aha” moment needs to happen in session.
Sometimes healing happens on a walk, in traffic, or at 3am.
And that’s okay.

#HealingIsMessy #MentalHealthAwareness #BeyondTheSession #TherapistPerspective

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · May 27

New session, same couch.
But no two hours are ever alike.
Therapy is ritual, but it’s also rebirth.

#TherapySpace #TherapistReflection #MentalHealthWisdom #HealingHappensHere

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Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · May 26

Therapists: Do you ever hear yourself say something in session and think—
“Wow. I needed to hear that too.”
Yeah. Same.

#TherapistTruths #ReflectivePractice #TherapistsOfInstagram #MentalHealthProfessionals

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Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · May 25

Your client cried today.
That doesn’t mean you failed.
It might mean they finally felt safe.

#HoldingSpace #TraumaInformedCare #TherapistMindset #EmotionalSafety

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · May 24

Therapist small wins:
✔️ You remembered a detail from 5 sessions ago
✔️ You ended on time
✔️ Your client said “That’s a good question”

Celebrate all of them. 🎉
#TherapistWins #TherapistLife #MentalHealthWork #SmallVictories

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Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · May 23

A love note to group therapy facilitators:
You manage emotions, energy, time, and silence—simultaneously.
You’re hosting the emotional Olympics. 🥇

#GroupTherapy #TherapistShoutout #MentalHealthCommunity #TherapistSupport

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Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Apr 28

Therapists don't “just sit and listen.”
You:
🧠 Analyze patterns
🎯 Ask intentional questions
🌱 Hold space for healing
🛠️ Co-create change

It’s deep work. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

#TherapistWisdom #TherapyIsHardWork #MentalHealthAwareness #HealersOfInstagram

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Apr 27

When a client says, "I didn’t do the homework..."
You (out loud): "That’s okay, let’s talk about it."
You (internally): "Yup, still progress."

Showing up is the work.
#TherapistLife #TherapyIsWork #MentalHealthSupport #ClientCentered #TherapyJourney

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Apr 26

Therapists need therapy too.
Not because you're“broken.”
But because you hold so much.
And healing is a lifelong practice—not just your clients’.

#TherapistsInTherapy #NormalizeTherapy #SelfCareForTherapists #MentalHealthCommunity #HealersNeedHealing

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Apr 25

Your therapy room is more than four walls.
It’s a container for:
🫶 Vulnerability
🧩 Self-discovery
🛠️ Skill-building
🌱 Growth

You’re not just a therapist. You’re a space holder for transformation.

#TherapistRole #HealingHappensHere #MentalHealthMatters #TherapySpace

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Apr 24

Client progress isn’t linear.
Some weeks = big wins.
Other weeks = just showing up.
Both are valid. Both are part of the process.

Trust the work. 🌀

#TherapyJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #ProgressNotPerfection #TherapistsOfInstagram #TherapistMindset

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Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Apr 23

If you’ve ever ended a session and thought:
"Did I say the right thing?"
"Was I helpful?"
"Are they okay?"
—You’re not alone.

Yoiu care deeply. That’s why you do this work. 💛

#TherapistSupport #MentalHealthProfessionals #TherapistStruggles #CompassionateCare #HealingSpace

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Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Mar 21

Therapy myths that need to go:
🚫 "Therapists have it all figured out."
🚫 "Therapy is only for crisis moments."
🚫 "You should feel better after every session."

Let’s set the record straight. What’s a myth you hear too often?

#TherapyTalk #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapistLife

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Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Mar 19

Supervision isn’t just for new therapists.
Even experienced clinicians need a space to process, reflect, & grow.
Normalize ongoing mentorship. We’re all still learning.
Who’s been a pivotal mentor in your journey?

#TherapistSupport #TherapistCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #LifelongLearning

Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Mar 7

A gentle reminder for therapists:
Your effectiveness isn’t measured by how much you “fix” clients.
It’s in how well you hold space for their process.

Take a breath. You’re doing important work. 💙

#MentalHealthProfessionals #SelfCareForTherapists #TherapistWellness #CompassionFatigue #YouMatter

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Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Mar 5

2️⃣ Boundaries 101 for Therapists:
✅ Saying "I don't have the capacity for that right now" is enough.
✅ You don’t have to be available 24/7.
✅ Rest is productive.

What’s your favorite boundary-setting phrase?

#TherapistLife #SelfCareForTherapists #BoundariesMatter

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Academy of Therapy Wisdom @therapywisdom.bsky.social · Feb 18

Therapists understand the importance of healthy conversations. Share your strategies for promoting constructive dialogue and reducing misinformation in our profession. #HealthyDiscussions #TherapistTips

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