Synopsis
Taking care of stress starts with taking care of you. Many times, attitudes and beliefs form personal barriers that stand in the way of caring for yourself. Not taking care of yourself may be a lifelong pattern, with taking care of others an easier option. Building up a range of reliable self care habits now can affect your quality of life today, and in the future. Nobody is going to do it for you. But that’s okay, because you have everything you need within you.
About the Author
Melissa Higgins has a Master's degree in Social Work from Rutgers University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Montclair State University. She has more than 17 years' experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. She received the 2007 NASW-NJ Trail Blazer of the Year Award for her work as a therapist, administrator, supervisor, trainer, manager, mentor, and field instructor, and devotion to empowering women, teens and girls. Melissa served as the Executive Director of a nonprofit agency for 13 years before becoming the Associate Director of Field Education at Rutgers University School of Social Work. Melissa is a partner, psychotherapist, and group facilitator at The Center for Therapy & Counseling Services located in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Her clinical specialties include trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender issues, sexual abuse, relationship issues, gender issues, depression and anxiety.
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