Books on Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Stories of Grief, Healing, and Hope
Explore book reviews on pregnancy and infant loss for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, including resources for grieving parents, loved ones, and clinicians.
Learning to Rest: Reflections on Growth, Hustle, and Letting Go
Therapist Ginny Lupka reflects on the emotional challenge of rest, perfectionism, and burnout. Learn why rest feels difficult for high-achievers and how to slowly rebuild comfort with stillness and self-compassion.
The Truth About People-Pleasing: Why It’s Not the Villain You Think It Is
Therapist Ginny Lupka explains why people-pleasing is not a flaw but a learned coping strategy rooted in safety and survival. Discover how to approach healing from people-pleasing with self-compassion and awareness.
The Things Not to Say to Someone Experiencing Infertility
Learn how to talk compassionately with people experiencing infertility or reproductive loss. Charlotte therapist Ginny Lupka shares what not to say — and how empathy, sensitivity, and trauma-informed language make all the difference.
On Self-Disclosure (and Cat Photos) in Therapy
Therapist Ginny Lupka reflects on the art of self-disclosure in therapy — from cat photos to client questions — and explores how intentional sharing can foster connection, authenticity, and trust in the therapeutic relationship.
If I Had a Magic Wand… 10 Things I’d Instantly Change About Therapy
Therapist Ginny Lupka imagines 10 magical changes to improve therapy, from perfect note-taking to stress-free offices and accessible mental health care.
Rediscovering Mindfulness as a Therapist
Charlotte therapist Ginny Lupka explores the challenges of practicing mindfulness as a mental health professional, sharing insights on self-care, presence, and using mindfulness to manage stress, compassion fatigue, and emotional complexity.
That’s Our Time: Embracing the Nerves of New Beginnings
Charlotte therapist Ginny Lupka shares her reflections on new beginnings, navigating first client sessions as a fresh therapist, and embracing anxiety while cultivating growth and authenticity in therapy and life.
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