Alana Epstein, MSW, LCSW
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Conditions and diseases
I am writing this on a flight, somewhere between Los Angeles and Boston. Next to me, a young couple is tending to their ten-month-old baby: passing a bottle, bouncing her when she fusses, trading weary but tender smiles. Their world…
I am writing this on a flight, somewhere between Los Angeles and Boston. Next to me, a young couple is tending to their ten-month-old baby: passing a bottle, bouncing her when she fusses, trading weary but tender smiles. Their world is diapers and nap schedules, the endless rhythm of caregiving.
My world today looks very different. I am taking my youngest child to college. With this trip, all three of my …
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The paradox of letting your children go
Conditions and diseases
As an employee assistance program (EAP) therapist at a hospital, I am often called upon to help people navigate the emotional fallout of life's most challenging moments. The wildfires devastating Los Angeles bring a unique layer of grief, stress, and…
As an employee assistance program (EAP) therapist at a hospital, I am often called upon to help people navigate the emotional fallout of life’s most challenging moments. The wildfires devastating Los Angeles bring a unique layer of grief, stress, and uncertainty to our community.
David Kessler, a leading voice on grief, emphasizes that loss is not limited to death—it is any change or …
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Navigating the ashes: Supporting emotional strength amid the Los Angeles wildfires
Conditions and diseases
A few years ago, I decided to pursue a PhD. Why … isn't it obvious? Being a psychotherapist who helps health care professionals navigate burnout and imposter syndrome, raising three teenagers, and holding multiple certifications in everything from DBT to…
A few years ago, I decided to pursue a PhD. Why … isn’t it obvious? Being a psychotherapist who helps health care professionals navigate burnout and imposter syndrome, raising three teenagers, and holding multiple certifications in everything from DBT to MBSR to CCISM wasn’t enough—or so I thought.
In my work, I help physicians, faculty, and other high-achieving professionals process the relentless pressure of their careers. I often explain that their …
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You are already at the table: Letting go of perfectionism in health care
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