by Dana Lauder | Oct 8, 2025 | Burnout Prevention, Healthcare Professionals, Helping Professionals, Uncategorized
The “Suck It Up” Myth in Medicine: Why True Strength Means Feeling, Not Suppressing Healing the Healers — Part 1 Introduction: The Hidden Cost of “Holding It Together” In healthcare, the unspoken rule is simple: “Suck it up and move...
by Dana Lauder | May 17, 2025 | Healthcare Professionals, Helping Professionals, High Achievers, Therapy Journey
Walking Together: Your Therapist as a Fellow Traveller Finding authentic connection and healing through genuine therapeutic relationship When I think about the work I do as a therapist, I often come back to this image of a fellow traveller. Not a distant guide perched...
by Dana Lauder | May 17, 2025 | Healthcare Professionals, Helping Professionals, High Achievers, Therapy Approaches, Therapy Journey
Somatic EMDR Therapy: Healing Trauma When Memories Are Unclear A gentle, body-based approach to processing trauma and finding healing through somatic EMDR therapy Picture this: You’re sitting in a meeting, and someone raises their voice slightly. Suddenly, your...
by Dana Lauder | May 9, 2025 | Healthcare Professionals, Professional Development, Therapy Approaches
Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals & High Achievers A compassionate approach to understanding your inner world and healing professional burnout through IFS therapy If you’ve ever found yourself torn between competing...
by Dana Lauder | May 8, 2025 | Healthcare Professionals, Helping Professionals, High Achievers, Professional Development
Maximizers vs Satisficers: Understanding Decision Patterns in Helpers & High Achievers Transform perfectionism into strength with evidence-based strategies for healthcare professionals As a therapist practicing evidence-based therapy with heart, I often...
by Dana Lauder | May 3, 2025 | Boundaries & Self-care, Burnout Prevention, Healthcare Professionals, Professional Development
The Sensitive Healer’s Guide to Professional Boundaries Honoring Your Empathy Without Burning Out There’s a familiar scene that plays out in many healthcare settings. You’re three hours past your shift, finishing up charts, thinking about the patient...
