Wellness as Resistance: Why Caring for Yourself Is a Radical Act in This Field

In a profession rooted in care, self-neglect is often normalized. For therapists, especially BIPOC therapists, women, and first-generation professionals, wellness can feel indulgent or inaccessible. But caring for yourself in a system that benefits from your exhaustion is an act of resistance. Wellness is not about perfection. It’s about choice, agency, and honoring your humanity. […]