The Couple and Family Clinic Blog
COVID Challenge: Setting Boundaries to Protect People, Places, and Passions
As our world and our spaces get smaller, you may have noticed yourself becoming a bit more discerning about who and what you invite into your home, your energy, and
Local Professional Feature: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Kate Engbert
Who is Kate Engbert? In 2011, I was lucky enough to be admitted into the Couple and Family Therapy Program at the University of MD at College Park. One of
7 Ways to Manage Stress and Prevent Burnout
On a long drive, I was listening to Unlocking Us with Brene Brown and this episode featured sisters Emily and Amelia Nagoski, authors of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Nagoski
The Root of All Pleasures
Imagine a man stranded on an island that had his memory erased. He’s only able to rely on his instincts to survive. His throat starts to feel parched. He instinctively
How to Practice Self-Compassion
What is Self-Compassion? Prepare before your journey. Most people I know hold themselves to a higher standard than they hold others. This is pretty normal. After all, you know yourself
Suicide Prevention Month: Empathy and Support in Moments of Crisis?
In the time it will take you to read this article (about 12 minutes), 1 person will have died by suicide (Center for Disease Control Prevention). Notice I did not
Unmask the Truth Behind Happiness
The opposite of pain is ___________? If you think the answer is pleasure, think again. Take a careful look at some of the greatest pleasures in your life. You will
Avoiding Burnout from Video Conferencing
I recall the first time I experienced this phenomenon. After a three-hour graduate course online—without any brain breaks facilitated by the professor, mind you—I logged off and continued to stare
