121: Holding the Holidays: Boundaries, Burnout, and Being Human as a Therapist

In this gentle, heart-centered holiday episode, Sindee offers simple, grounding guidance for therapists moving through a season that can feel both beautiful and overwhelming. She explores how to set clear, ethical boundaries, how to approach crisis concerns with steadiness, and how to notice the early signs of burnout before the new year hits hard.

Sindee also shares practical ways to support clients through family dynamics without diving into heavy trauma work right before a break—focusing instead on preparation, coping tools, and loving limits. Throughout the episode, she reminds us that therapists are human too, and that tending to your own energy is part of the work.

If you're feeling stretched thin or craving a moment of grounding, this episode is a soft place to land.

00:00 – Welcome and holiday reflections for therapists

00:49 – Setting boundaries with clients and supervisees

05:57 – Managing crisis and high-risk situations

11:11 – Recognizing and reducing burnout

15:46 – Practical tools and rituals to stay grounded

17:27 – Supporting clients through family dynamics

21:45 – Closing reflections and gratitude

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