The Self-Care Chronicle

Apr 12 2022 4

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How do you find the time to take care of yourself when your career is all about taking care of others? As mental health professionals, we take on the enormous task of taking care of others’ emotional needs, placing ourselves at greater risk of vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue. I'm Dr. Marsha, a Licensed Psychologist, and mental health expert. Join me as I connect with fellow mental health professionals about the challenges of managing one's own mental health and self-care while juggling high-stress roles at work and home.

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SCC: The Break - Going to Therapy

Apr 12 2022 10 mins

Therapy is a great way for me, as a mental health professional, to decompress and hit the reset button. This week, I talk about how therapy helps me to take time for my own mental health and fits into my overall self-care routine.

SCC: The Break - Learning to Play an Instrument

Mar 22 2022 5 mins

Work is getting even busier (!!!). Something that helps me to decompress is using a different part of my brain. This week, I talk about taking up a new instrument.

SCC: The Break - Deciding When to Leave a Job

Mar 15 2022 24 mins

Deciding if, when, and how to leave your current position can be difficult. Realizing I've been spinning my wheels for years really helped my decision.

SCC: The Break - Returning to Work

Mar 01 2022 5 mins

Disconnecting from work can be rewarding and restorative. Returning after a much-needed break can take a lot of mental preparation, and it's been a challenge to get back into the swing of things.

SCC: The Break - Planning a Trip

Feb 08 2022 8 mins

Planning and counting the days until a fun activity often helps me to hit the reset button. I spend a lot of time daydreaming about travel. Next up: Italy!

SCC: The Break - Archive 81

Feb 01 2022 7 mins

Sometimes, when my brain feels fried from a day of evaluations, therapy, court, etc., I need Netflix. Usually, my go-to is the Golden Girls, but this week, I checked out Archive 81. Did anyone else notice what I did about the show? https://drmarshabrown.com/Music by: AudionautiX

SCC: The Break - Intro

Feb 01 2022 3 mins

Welcome to SCC: The Break! In these episodes, I talk about my own self-care journey and what I'm doing to reset myself mentally, emotionally, and physically. I also talk about the highs, lows, and challenges of maintaining my own mental wellness as I'm trying to be present to help others. Note: The Self-Care Chronicle Interviews will return at a later date. Music by: Audi

Episode 30: Dr. Tara Doaty

Dec 21 2021 24 mins

This week, I'm connecting with Dr. Tara Doaty of Sage Wellness Group. Dr. Tara discusses her challenges with keeping self-care constant while holding space for those she serves. Dr. Tara Doaty is the CEO and Lead Consultant of the Sage Wellness Group in Maryland. She is a national speaker and trainer where she is frequently asked to speak on issues such as equity, racism, trau

Episode 29: Dr. Rosa Wu

Sep 14 2021 37 mins

This week, I’m connecting with Dr. Rosa Wu. Dr. Wu discusses the impacts of her own racial trauma on self-care and connecting with clients. Dr. Rosa Wu (she/her/hers) is a Registered Psychologist, academic, avid hiker, cook, and cinephile in Vancouver, Canada-the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish First Nations. Learn more about Dr. Wu at https://dr

Episode 28: Kerri-Anne Brown, LMHC

Sep 07 2021 21 mins

In this episode of The Self-Care Chronicle, I connect with Kerri-Anne Brown, LMHC. Kerri-Anne discusses the ever-changing nature of her self-care toolbox. Kerri-Anne Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in helping individuals and couples living with fertility challenges, perinatal loss, birth trauma, and difficulties with postpartum adjustments. Read more abo