Promoting wellness and preventing professional distress are important to the well-being of the individual psychologist and for professional psychology. Practitioners are encouraged to take care of themselves so that they do not become stressed or progress further along the continuum to distress or impairment. Recognizing signs of personal or collegial distress can be challenging. Here are some resources to help from APA Servicesopens in new window.
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Professional health and well-being for psychologistsopens in new window.
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Occupational vulnerability for psychologistsopens in new window.
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Tips from practitioners on finding work-life balanceopens in new window.
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Not going it alone: peer consultation groupsopens in new window.
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Risk factors and self-care for practitioners working with trauma clientsopens in new window.
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The pregnant therapist: caring for yourself while working with clientopens in new windows.
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Retirement: making a successful transitionopens in new window.
