Community, Resources and Support for Mental Health Professionals

Community, Resources and Support for Mental Health Professionals Welcome! We are passionate about helping mental health clinicians and students at all levels thrive.

We focus on providing information about self care & growth based on science about sleep, nutrition, movement, connection, mindfulness & stress management. This group is open to students, community health workers, social workers, pre-professionals (MSWs/PLPCs), and licensed professionals. Join this group to learn about self-care, share knowledge, network, and find out about events and discussions r

elated to mental health, self-care, burn-out, wellness, interventions, psychology, skill development and other relevant related topics. Coming in January 2023, a membership site that will promote self care for mental health professionals: supportformentalhealthprofessionals.com

04/26/2026

A helpful resource about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships from the Virginia Department of Health and Human Services: chrome-extensio://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/65/2017/06/Healthy-Vs.-Unhealthy-Chart-2.pdf

04/26/2026
04/24/2026

The pursuit of perfection is one of the most effective ways to sabotage real change.

Research on goal setting and behavior change consistently shows that rigid, all-or-nothing approaches lead to burnout, abandonment, and shame. Flexible, forgiving approaches lead to lasting success.

A 47-year study on physical activity found that consistency mattered more than intensity. A 2025 systematic review on plant-based eating found that the greatest health benefits came from sustained patterns, not perfect adherence.

In my practice, patients often quit when they have one "bad" day. They eat the cookie. They skip the workout. They miss the meditation. And then they think: "Well, I've failed. Might as well give up."

No. One cookie is not failure. One missed workout is not failure. Real failure is when you let one slip become a permanent stop.

Here's the mindset shift: you are not trying to be perfect. You are trying to be mostly good, most of the time, for the rest of your life.

That looks like: eating well most days. Moving most days. Sleeping well most nights. Being kind to yourself most of the time.

The goal isn't 100 percent. The goal is 80 percent, sustained for decades.

In my practice, I tell patients: drop the perfectionism. Pick up the persistence. One is a prison. The other is a superpower.

Progress isn't a straight line. It's a mostly-forward squiggle. And that's enough.

What's one area where you've been too hard on yourself?

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04/23/2026

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🌍 2nd International CBPT Conference – Philadelphia, PA
📅 July 11–12, 2026

🎓 Confirmed Speakers:
🔸Maria A. Geraci – Rome, Italy
🔸Susan M. Knell – Cleveland, Ohio, USA
🔸Judith S. Beck – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

✨ Learn from world-class CBT and CBPT experts
🔑 Don’t miss this unique opportunity for professional growth and cutting-edge training!

📌 Find out more: www.conference.cbpt.org/confirmed-speakers/




04/22/2026

Can you think of any DBT skills that could be helpful for someone who struggles with intrusive thoughts? 💙

04/22/2026

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