December hits. Schedules implode. Clients shuffle like mad. And every therapist asks the same thing: should I just take a break? David and Jackie cut through the chaos with a fast, honest look at Tetris Month, why January goes flaky, and how to protect your sanity. Learn how to plan time off, set boundaries, manage client expectations, and actually return rested rather than wrecked.
We chat about what it really means to pause, breathe, and take a holiday. the seasonal rhythms, the emotional load of December, and how to communicate time off with kindness and clarity.
From creating space to rest to easing gently back into work, this episode offers a gentle reminder that breaks aren’t indulgent. They’re essential.
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