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Why vulnerability is strength

I remember my first speech class in college. I had to write a 3 minute speech on some topic which I felt confident about. I felt good...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Burnout Prevention Tip: Zeroing in on your WHY

When you think about when you're feeling effective and efficient in life, what comes to mind? What are you doing--or not doing--to help...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Why Post Pandemic Stress is a Real Thing

Post-Pandemic Stress Response-- a natural result of our heightened sense of threat and risk in living in a pandemic.

Allie Kochert, LPC

Is it compassion fatigue--or burnout?

When I had to quit my job and take time off, I was so clouded in my head as to why that I couldn't put my finger on it--I just knew that...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Self Care Doesn't Cure Burnout

Burnout is something we caregiving professionals know about. Most of us have experienced, many of us several times in our careers. What I...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Assertive communication in work and relationships

When your vocation is to serve others, yet you are stymied by others' behaviors, well-meaning or otherwise, it can be downright...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Challenge Those Negative Thoughts!

We are often caught up in our negative thinking. "They don't love me." "I'm unloveable" "I won't ever get it right." or "They aren't ever...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Choosing Your Therapist

I got a lot of interest in my post below about choosing the right therapist for you. I thought this video could be even more helpful as...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Finding the Perfect Therapist for You

Therapists come in all shapes and sizes, so finding the right fit for you may take a bit of time and effort. A great place to start is to...

Allie Kochert, LPC

What is the Enneagram? How can it help?

The Enneagram is an ancient wisdom system of personality that can be helpful for self-awareness and reflection. It is often used in...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Intuition as a Guide for the Support We Need

I often hear from high-achieving clients that reaching out to get support is one of the hardest parts of it all. We are often shamed by...

Allie Kochert, LPC

3 Quick Stress Relief Strategies for Mental Health

Our mental wellness is less about thinking ourselves straight than moving and emboding our health. When our stress is overwhelming us,...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Reclaiming Wholeness: Disconnection as a Trauma Response

When we see someone who is closed off in relationships, it is obvious. Their arms cross over their chest. Their posture is dejected or...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Wellness is an Inside Job

When you think about wellness, what do you imagine? A fancy yoga practice? A juice cleanse? Meditation apps? Why wellness is a...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Got Therapy?

Gonna tell you a secret. Therapy is not for the weak. It is for those who are courageous enough to know they are fallible. It is for...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Why Self Compassion Matters

When was the last time you noticed your inner monologue? Listen in right now. Take a moment. What are your thoughts saying to you? When...

Allie Kochert, LPC

A Letter from Your 85 Year Old Future Self--What Would She Say?

As professional healers, we often put our needs aside for others. We lose our voices and the assertive communication of our needs...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Reclaiming Healthy Boundaries

What is it like to feel really, really connected to someone? Not merging, or codependent, but rather full of trust, mutual respect and...

Allie Kochert, LPC

The Rest You Need

Rest is not just sleep or hanging out on the couch, zoning out on your phone or Netflix. It is multi-dimensional. Think about it, when do...

Allie Kochert, LPC

The Path of Wholeness

The labyrinth. Walking meditation. One of the most powerful symbols of the embodied journey towards mind-body-spirit wellness. When we...

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