Gerald and Niesha reconnect on Therapy is Life to talk about essential self-care for providers and how burnout can build when you’re constantly caring for others. Niesha, a licensed professional clinical counselor and author, shares why provider self-care looks different from typical self-care and highlights the importance of daily check-ins, rest, and realistic routines that fit into a busy workday. They touch on noticing early signs of burnout, setting healthier boundaries, and giving yourself permission to prioritize your wellbeing without guilt.

00:00 Morning Time Welcome

02:18 Meet Niesha Again

03:35 Books and Writing Journey

04:50 Women and Permission to Rest

07:25 Provider Self Care Basics

08:42 Micro Breaks Between Sessions

10:31 When Self Care Slips

11:48 Burnout Warning Signs

13:10 Sleep as Recovery

13:43 Spotting Burnout Signs

14:06 Self Reflection Check In

14:47 Selfish vs Selfless Balance

15:25 DBT Boundaries in Practice

16:15 Ebook Chapters Breakdown

18:42 Getting the Ebook

19:02 Daily Self Care Habits

19:35 Morning Squat Sunlight Trick

21:03 No Time Phone Challenge

22:52 Wrap Up and Subscribe

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