by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Sep 9, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals
Why do we need to build our skills as therapists? Yes, we have to get a certain amount of CEU’s to get/maintain our licenses. Beyond this, it is unethical to refuse to improve our skills as therapists. Our clients depend on us to be professional and...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Sep 2, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources
No voy a perder su tiempo. Yo sé que esta leyendo este artículo para poder aprender mas sobre técnicas para manejar la ansiedad. Vamos entoces. Aqui hay una lista de 10 técnicas de afrontamiento para ansiedad. Hay muchas más técnicas, pero espero que hay algo que le...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Aug 8, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics
In my practice as a therapist, I explain that self-care is anything that sets you up well for the future. That is, it may actually include things that are unpleasant or that may not directly and immediately improve your emotional state. While a coping skill is meant...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Jul 29, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources, Video Lists
I won’t waste your time here. I know why you clicked. You know why you clicked. Let’s get to it. Here is a list of 15 coping skill videos for anxiety. I’m sure there are many more. These are just a few of the simplest video explanations of some...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Jul 14, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources, Video Lists
Sick of teaching only belly breathing? Has your client mastered belly breathing but really enjoy learning breathing techniques? This list may be for you. With a combination of adult-friendly and kid-friendly videos, check these videos out. Note: Subjective difficulty...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Jun 14, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals, Students/Prospective Students
I’ve heard before that being a therapist is a calling. For me, I would have to agree. Although I have learned to create a work-life balance, I spend a lot of time commuting. My driving time includes listening to content that is very much work-related. That said, it...