https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog daily 0.75 2026-04-03 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/childhood-emotional-neglect-adult-relationships monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/0d7fac9e-af10-439e-9aaf-babfcbfa41b8/childhood-emotional-neglect-adult-relationships-reflection.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Why We Become the Emotional Adult in EVERY Relationship - Make it stand out Many people who experienced childhood emotional neglect grow into adults who feel responsible for everyone else’s emotional world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/c633648e-c000-424d-9af1-463b020bc8ef/healing-from-childhood-emotional-neglect-self-reflection.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Why We Become the Emotional Adult in EVERY Relationship - Make it stand out Healing from childhood emotional neglect often begins with learning to notice our own emotional needs instead of only responding to everyone else’s. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/why-you-feel-responsible-for-everyone-elses-feelings monthly 0.5 2026-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/074e72d7-0801-4862-80a3-3493c2d9cbb3/aubrey-richardson-therapy-for-high-achieving-women-classroom-discussion.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Why You Feel Responsible for Everyone Else’s Feelings - Make it stand out The origin story of the emotional manager: the one who is always prepared with a full emergency kit in their purse, remembers your coffee order, and always buys the office birthday cards. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/what-i-would-tell-myself-before-opening-sage-holistic-counseling monthly 0.5 2026-04-03 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/weaponized-incompetence monthly 0.5 2026-04-03 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/sage-holistic-counseling-featured-in-voyagedallas-a-conversation-about-burnout-boundaries-amp-caring-for-the-caregivers monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/c9b78309-bcd4-4336-a539-0be4a2b6cb86/aubrey-richardson-sage-holistic-counseling-voyage-dallas-feature.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Sage Holistic Counseling Featured in VoyageDallas: A Conversation About Burnout, Boundaries & Caring for the Caregivers - Make it stand out Aubrey Richardson of Sage Holistic Counseling, featured in VoyageDallas. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/signs-you-are-carrying-the-emotional-load-in-your-relationship monthly 0.5 2026-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/6f626a9b-11b0-4b05-bbca-71427efcd62d/joy-after-emotionally-unequal-relationship-healing.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Signs You Are Carrying the Emotional Load in Your Relationship - Make it stand out This is what joy looks like when you are no longer holding up both sides of a relationship. When your nervous system is not managing someone else’s emotions, your body remembers how to move, laugh, and take up space again. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/people-pleasing-explained-by-a-therapist-if-this-song-walked-into-my-therapy-office monthly 0.5 2026-01-18 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/2025-was-the-year-the-work-got-deeper monthly 0.5 2026-01-11 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/32-lessons-as-a-32-year-old-therapist-for-therapists monthly 0.5 2026-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/146deed9-96aa-4111-9be0-3cd0f3e8e3fe/32_year_old_therapist_reflection_photo_aubrey_richardson.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - 32 Lessons as a 32-YEAR-OLD Therapist for Therapists - Make it stand out A reminder that being a therapist is something I do, not who I am. There is a whole life here, too. This photo holds a quiet moment of ease, connection, and being off duty. If you are a therapist navigating your thirties and craving more balance, you do not have to do that alone. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/wrapped-in-expectations-navigating-perfectionism-people-pleasing-and-overachieving-at-the-holidays-1 monthly 0.5 2025-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1763500288181-DE4OQLSZTFTLMD5J5APG/holiday+stress+perfectionism+people+pleasing+christmas+morning+sweater+sage+holistic+counseling.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Wrapped in Expectations: Navigating Perfectionism, People Pleasing, and Overachieving at the Holidays - Make it stand out A woman in a festive living room holds up a red Christmas sweater while smiling, surrounded by holiday decor, gifts, and a lit tree. This image captures the joy of the season along with the pressure many perfectionists and people pleasers feel to create the perfect holiday experience. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/the-holiday-pressure-cooker-a-quick-guide-for-people-pleasers-overachievers-and-burned-out-helpers monthly 0.5 2025-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/11a4f29d-ec22-46b4-b82a-95a579b05393/holiday+stress+people+pleasing+therapist+christmas+morning+dogs+sage+holistic+counseling.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - The Holiday Pressure Cooker: A Quick Guide for People Pleasers, Overachievers, and Burned-Out Helpers - Make it stand out A cozy Christmas morning scene with a woman giving treats to her dogs, surrounded by gifts and a lit tree. This image reflects the joy of the holidays as well as the invisible emotional labor and expectations many people pleasers, helpers, and therapists carry during the season. A relatable moment for those navigating holiday stress and burnout. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/sure-i-have-plenty-of-towels-navigating-holiday-stress-as-a-people-pleaser-tj2kb monthly 0.5 2025-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/3589a49f-2b35-401d-9518-a36c1e654ea5/holiday+stress+people+pleasing+christmas+tree+living+room+sage+holistic+counseling.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - “Sure, I Have Plenty of Towels…” Navigating Holiday Stress as a People Pleaser in 2025 - Make it stand out A calm holiday scene that often contrasts with the internal stress many people pleasers and helpers feel during the season. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/out-of-the-darkness-2026-a-day-of-community-amp-remembrance monthly 0.5 2025-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/e93ccf97-dc82-43c6-985c-c0c6284673b2/out-of-the-darkness-walk-afsp-suicide-loss-awareness-aubrey-richardson.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Out of the Darkness 2026: A Day of Community & Remembrance - Make it stand out In 2023, my family lost my aunt, Robin, to suicide. This month, my mom and I walked in her honor at the Out of the Darkness Walk, surrounded by others carrying their own stories of loss and love. Grief like this never disappears, but it becomes lighter when we carry it together. If you’ve lost someone to suicide, you’re not alone. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit afsp.org for survivor resources. You don’t have to hold this alone. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/10-tools-for-burned-out-therapists-that-actually-help-you-recover monthly 0.5 2025-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/ec5d310b-e67d-4486-8eb4-f7f63f70badc/10-tools-for-burned-out-therapists-sage-holistic-counseling.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - 10 Tools for BURNED-OUT Therapists (That Actually Help You Recover) - Make it stand out A gentle reminder that rest isn’t earned, it’s essential. Blocking time to care for yourself isn’t selfish; it’s what keeps you human in a profession that asks you to give so much. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/licensed-empathic-and-emotionally-fried-the-hidden-cost-of-caring-for-everyone-else monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/dfd00255-c5d9-4c4e-ba00-e34905f4b732/therapists-need-therapy-too-burnout-support-for-helpers-and-healers.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Licensed, Empathic, and Emotionally Fried: The Hidden Cost of Caring for Everyone Else - Make it stand out Even the helpers need help. Therapy isn’t just for our clients; it’s how we sustain ourselves in the work of caring for everyone else. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/self-care-isnt-a-spa-day-sustainable-wellness-for-the-crispy-the-caring-and-the-over-it monthly 0.5 2025-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/f3f283b1-93c9-4d87-85d6-a9d718bf91d5/IMG_3048community-care-sharing-meal-helpers-healers-connection Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Self-Care Isn’t a Spa Day: Sustainable Wellness for the Crispy, the Caring, and the Over-It - Make it stand out Community care doesn’t always look like advocacy or policy change. Sometimes it’s a shared meal, a full table, and the reminder that none of us heal alone. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/when-gratitude-feels-like-gaslighting-redefining-gratitude monthly 0.5 2025-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1761880480945-QXS9HEAO826AH44YQCFJ/grateful-sign-self-gaslighting-therapy-for-helpers-burnout-recovery.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - When Gratitude Feels Like Gaslighting: Redefining Gratitude - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/burnout-feelings-sort-naming-what-burnout-really-feels-like monthly 0.5 2025-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/9fb925ec-44ab-4bd5-8582-00ac3b1b8230/burnout-feelings-sort-worksheet-therapists.jpg%E2%80%A8 Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Burnout Feelings Sort: Naming What Burnout Really Feels Like - Make it stand out Burnout Feelings Sort Worksheet created by Aubrey Richardson showing fire illustrations with labels like flickering match, dumpster fire, and phoenix rising to help identify burnout levels. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/top-10-lies-burned-out-helpers-believe monthly 0.5 2025-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/46ff5ce3-f64f-4ee8-b026-16df2d5f3c4a/burnout-statistics-presentation-genesis.jpg%E2%80%A8 Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Top 10 Lies Burned-Out Helpers Believe - Make it stand out Burnout whispers lies like ‘you’re not strong enough’ or ‘if you just worked harder, you’d be fine.’ https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/burnout-myth-presentation-recap-the-system-is-broken-not-you monthly 0.5 2025-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/d648a762-bae0-4271-ac51-814982665360/aubrey-richardson-burnout-myth-genesis-presentation%2Cjpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Burnout Myth Presentation Recap: The System is Broken, Not You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/c8c9ba06-546f-47ab-8713-2cfa286053c8/burnout-myth-presentation-therapists-genesis.jpg%E2%80%A8 Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Burnout Myth Presentation Recap: The System is Broken, Not You - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/dear-patriarchy-fuck-you-how-domestic-violence-and-the-patriarchy-impact-women-in-helping-professions monthly 0.5 2025-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1728325265580-GS82GCAI55CZ2Q8OVEK1/woman-yelling-burnout-therapy-texas.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Dear Patriarchy, Fuck You: How Domestic Violence and the Patriarchy Impact Women in Helping Professions - Make it stand out Sometimes the scream says it all. Burnout, abuse, and patriarchal pressures can push women in helping professions past their breaking point. You are not broken; the system is. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/what-yoga-taught-me-about-boundaries-that-therapy-confirmed monthly 0.5 2025-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/a6186fb3-1ed1-45b9-88da-8655b4a68a59/yoga-therapy-boundaries-texas-waiting-class.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - What Yoga Taught Me About Boundaries (That Therapy Confirmed) - Make it stand out Taking a moment before yoga class, a reminder that boundaries begin with listening to yourself and showing up, even on the hard days. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/yoga-is-more-than-a-physical-practice-honoring-national-yoga-month monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/06916271-928a-41cc-a8c0-00b1a9261ce0/tree-pose-yoga-mudra-burnout-therapy-texas.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Yoga Is More Than a Physical Practice: Honoring National Yoga Month - Make it stand out Aubrey Richardson, LPC in Texas, practicing yoga tree pose with a mudra, demonstrating how yoga supports balance, emotional regulation, and burnout recovery for therapists and caregivers. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/crisis-resources-in-dallas-texas-where-to-find-immediate-support monthly 0.5 2025-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/90bf9e7a-d540-476c-8406-dda114ab1ae4/free-crisis-resources-for-therapists-caregivers-dallas-texas.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Crisis Resources in Dallas, Texas: Where to Find Immediate Support - Make it stand out Even therapists and caregivers need support. This graphic highlights free crisis and community resources in Dallas, Texas, including hotlines, inclusive wellness options, grief support, and LGBTQ+ services. Because helpers shouldn’t have to carry it all alone. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/what-if-youre-not-actually-lazy monthly 0.5 2025-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1753970485398-MVL21G7K8CGY3Z0YSI5R/burnout-vs-laziness-therapy-texas Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - What If You’re Not Actually Lazy? - Make it stand out A message for the overworked, the exhausted, and the “I should be doing more” crowd https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/why-you-feel-more-anxious-when-things-finally-slow-down monthly 0.5 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1753969173594-HR6Q7NKZ594QXB7JAQPJ/woman-resting-burnout-recovery-therapy-texas Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Why You Feel More Anxious When Things Finally Slow Down - Make it stand out Rest isn’t something you earn by burning out, it’s something you deserve because you’re human https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/the-quiet-grief-of-perfectionism-amp-people-pleasing-naming-the-losses monthly 0.5 2025-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1753458309943-L9PZUSTHMLEBH404MGQK/carnation-blooming-slow-grief-healing-perfectionism Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - The Quiet Grief of Perfectionism & People Pleasing: Naming the Losses - Make it stand out Just like this carnation slowly blooming, healing from perfectionism and people-pleasing takes time. Each unfurling petal represents a quiet grief acknowledged, and a piece of yourself reclaimed. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/how-to-create-a-sustainable-wellness-routine-when-your-burnout-is-soul-deep monthly 0.5 2025-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1753208748156-QWGDQN5ILVEP1WFHVHKV/soul-deep-burnout-therapy-texas-hand-reaching-water Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - How to Create a Sustainable Wellness Routine When Your Burnout is Soul Deep - Make it stand out Burnout this deep doesn’t feel like stress; it feels like drowning. Sustainable wellness starts when you learn to reach back toward yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/ec5d310b-e67d-4486-8eb4-f7f63f70badc/burnout-therapy-texas-calendar-block-self-prioritization.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - How to Create a Sustainable Wellness Routine When Your Burnout is Soul Deep - Make it stand out A calendar block reminder that reads, “You are your own family. Prioritize yoursel.”. A gentle nudge toward sustainable self-care for burned-out therapists seeking online therapy in Texas https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/burn-book-therapist-self-care-hour monthly 0.5 2025-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/90b0f32b-5156-4ed5-9b40-3b31b835164d/burn-book-therapist-self-care-hour-caption-burnout-therapy-texas.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Burn Book: Therapist Self-Care Hour - Make it stand out Burn Book Self-Care Hour created space for therapists to slow down, reflect, and release—because burnout therapy in Texas should center the healers too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/324b893a-c825-4ecf-b4e9-2cffbbb8854a/therapist-self-care-hour-caption-burnout-therapy-texas.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Burn Book: Therapist Self-Care Hour - Make it stand out This is what burnout looks like in a therapist's handwriting. Tired ×2. Here ×3. Over-caffeinated, under-supported. If this sticky note feels too real, it might be time to talk. I offer burnout therapy and therapy for therapists in Texas, virtually. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/how-to-rest-this-summer-even-if-youre-an-overachiever-without-feeling-like-youre-falling-behind monthly 0.5 2025-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/6c0ee64f-f11d-4503-9b7d-133b775bdeaa/burnout-therapy-texas-resting-hammock-overachiever.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - How to Rest This Summer (Even if You’re an Overachiever) Without Feeling Like You’re Falling Behind - Make it stand out Slowing down doesn't mean you're falling behind. Burnout recovery starts with intentional rest. Learn how to truly recharge in the latest blog—How to Rest This Summer (Even if You’re an Overachiever)—plus how burnout therapy virtually in Texas can support your healing. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/are-you-the-unpaid-therapist-of-your-friend-group monthly 0.5 2025-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/8a57817d-8e00-423a-968a-c7905a689b71/unpaid-therapist-burnout-therapy-texas.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Are You the Unpaid Therapist of Your Friend Group? - Make it stand out You’re the one everyone calls for advice, support, and last-minute emotional triage—but who checks in on you? New on the blog: “Are You the Unpaid Therapist of Your Friend Group?” If you’re tired of being everyone’s go-to but no one’s priority, this post is for you. Read more at www.SageHolisticCounseling.com/shc-blog I offer burnout therapy virtually in Texas for those holding everyone else together. Schedule a consultation here. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/july-is-the-halfway-point-time-to-reset-before-the-next-burnout-cycle-begins monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1750884543296-Z8MA2PJPX49CUXPQKTE1/unsplash-image-FoKO4DpXamQ.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - July is the Halfway Point: Time to Reset Before the Next Burnout Cycle Begins - Make it stand out Mid-year calendar check-in: July is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset. Is your year going the way you hoped? Therapy for therapists in Texas can help you realign before burnout takes over. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/the-imperative-of-supporting-private-practice-therapists-over-vc-firms monthly 0.5 2025-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1747840513439-13FHI0D4MVYWN7YHDA3Z/unsplash-image-rItGZ4vquWk.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - The Imperative of Supporting Private Practice Therapists Over Venture Capitalist Firms - Make it stand out The future of therapy shouldn't be dictated by profit margins. Venture-backed platforms may promise convenience, but at what cost? https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/are-you-helping-or-enabling-a-worksheet-for-overfunctioners monthly 0.5 2025-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1d7d20b4-394d-4838-a010-9f77bd111cb3/1.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Are You Helping... or Enabling? A Worksheet for Overfunctioners - Make it stand out A sneak peek of the downloadable worksheet: Am I Over-Functioning or Helping? https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/when-youre-doing-it-all-and-its-not-helping-anyone monthly 0.5 2025-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1747925320493-M9KI1QP5R6UGK3B0DF4A/unsplash-image-9VpI3gQ1iUo.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - When You’re Doing It All… and It’s Not Helping Anyone - Make it stand out “Doing everything for everyone isn’t selfless—it’s self-abandonment.” What we call helping is often just another word for enabling. Over-functioning can look like kindness, but if it’s keeping others from growing and keeping you from resting, it’s not helping anyone. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/why-im-no-longer-sold-on-recovering-perfectionist monthly 0.5 2025-06-01 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/what-i-wish-i-knew-my-first-year-licensed-as-a-therapist monthly 0.5 2025-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1745958735480-VBLJB0M0HJIZETUGGPD7/unsplash-image-s24ssp6QyFI.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - What I Wish I Knew My First Year Licensed as a therapist - Make it stand out That first year after licensure? A blur of impostor syndrome, documentation stress, and saying “yes” way too often. No one really tells you how exhausting it can feel to hold space for others while learning to navigate systems, paperwork, and boundaries. If you're newly licensed or headed that way, this one’s for you. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/the-silent-burnout-of-high-functioning-amp-anxious-therapists-signs-youre-missing monthly 0.5 2025-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1745423814706-YUASHMLHYDI0JJLIPL1K/unsplash-image-wCKzi8nDkw8.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - The Silent Burnout of High-Functioning & Anxious therapists: Signs You’re Missing - Make it stand out When you're burned out, everything can look fine on the outside, even when the fire inside keeps smoldering. Burnout isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s just silently consuming you https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/recognizing-the-signs-of-perfectionism-a-self-assessment-guide monthly 0.5 2025-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1745334584777-L0OD0FTMTMEML0AS9RSE/unsplash-image-dhZtNlvNE8M.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Recognizing the Signs of Perfectionism: A Self-Assessment Guide - Make it stand out Everything always has to be just right. Balanced. Timed perfectly. Handled without flaw. But living like that? It’s exhausting. And for many helpers and high-achievers, it’s not about aesthetics—it’s about survival. Perfectionism isn’t just a personality quirk. It can be a trauma response. A way to feel in control, safe, or worthy in systems that reward overfunctioning and punish rest. This week’s blog offers a self-assessment to help you gently explore the why behind your perfectionism—and how it’s showing up in your daily life https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/how-to-break-free-from-the-perfectionism-trap monthly 0.5 2025-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1743540291155-5RSVBA1KYZBTST20EZS2/unsplash-image-I0F8x36s1LA.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - How to Break Free from the Perfectionism Trap - Make it stand out Perfectionism convinces you that everything needs to be just right—including you. But real connection doesn’t come from being flawless; it comes from being human. You don’t have to hold everything together to be worthy of rest, support, and care. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/the-difference-between-helping-and-self-sacrificing monthly 0.5 2025-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1743688442224-1S4RHE32HWGOB0FYDE0G/unsplash-image-ls2rTqdQcoA.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - The Difference Between Helping and Self-Sacrificing - Make it stand out It’s easy to blur the line between generosity and overgiving, especially when you’ve spent a lifetime caring for others. But when helping leaves you drained, resentful, or feeling like you have to say yes, it’s time to take a closer look. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/why-perfectionism-is-keeping-you-stuck-in-the-helper-role monthly 0.5 2025-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1743522679977-FCM43M8QGTYS682SSMCA/unsplash-image-zfVIh4cX_4c.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Why Perfectionism Is Keeping You Stuck in the Helper Role - Make it stand out Perfectionism convinces you that balance means keeping everything perfectly aligned—never letting anything slip, always staying in control. But in reality, true balance isn’t about perfection; it’s about allowing yourself to rest, set boundaries, and accept that “good enough” is enough. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/ask-me-anything-behind-the-scenes-with-a-therapist monthly 0.5 2025-03-30 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/how-my-own-therapy-helps-me-be-a-better-therapist monthly 0.5 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1740759738183-AWLN4Y64OSPIN42QBQF9/unsplash-image-F9DFuJoS9EU.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - How My Own Therapy Helps Me Be a Better Therapist - Make it stand out When burnout, compassion fatigue, and overwhelming caseloads take a toll, prioritizing our own healing isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. My own EMDR therapy makes me a better therapist, reminding me that healing isn’t linear and that showing up for myself helps me show up for my clients. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/why-therapists-stay-in-therapy monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1740710094881-DVBI6LUIPE1ZKI4SZELZ/unsplash-image-U2H4Br0_NLs.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Why Therapists Stay in Therapy - Make it stand out Therapists need therapy, too. Holding space for others doesn’t mean we don’t need a space of our own. Prioritizing our mental health makes us better therapists, better humans, and better at what we do. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/the-emotional-cost-of-always-saying-yes monthly 0.5 2025-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1740695274721-TTY4QK677TMMYZ572FE3/unsplash-image-FVRTLKgQ700.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - The Emotional Cost of Always Saying Yes - Make it stand out Ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Every ‘yes’ that drains you is a step further from the balance you need. It’s okay to take a break—and it’s okay to say no https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/round-up-self-love-resources monthly 0.5 2026-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/2f95befc-9e84-45bb-b86b-ad8a3d000875/Red+Retro+Illustrative+Mental+Health+Poster+%281080+x+1350+px%29.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - ROUND-UP: Self love resources from a therapist’s therapist - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/video-my-experience-finding-a-new-therapist monthly 0.5 2025-02-16 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/podcast-feature-with-genesis-womens-shelter-amp-support monthly 0.5 2025-02-11 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/the-power-of-supervision-consultation-amp-therapy-why-every-therapist-needs-it-even-when-theres-no-time monthly 0.5 2025-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1738078366803-2G6JDKB1ELPGYI3F9BD7/unsplash-image-5U_28ojjgms.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - The Power of Supervision, Consultation & Therapy: Why Every Therapist Needs It (Even When There’s No Time) - Make it stand out Behind every great therapist is a circle of support. Group supervision is where growth, collaboration, and perspective come together to make us better for our clients—and ourselves. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/5-signs-its-time-for-a-therapist-to-see-a-therapist monthly 0.5 2025-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1737748822231-R1L73BD4972QUWSYNCHY/unsplash-image--2vD8lIhdnw.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - 5 Signs It's Time for a Therapist to See a Therapist - Make it stand out From burnout and self-doubt to the tricky dynamics of finding a therapist who “gets it,” this post explores why it's okay to reach out for support—and how to overcome the unique challenges therapists face when seeking therapy. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/why-you-stay-with-a-good-enough-therapist monthly 0.5 2025-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1735054535083-71830I4IBAMOGMRPWO88/unsplash-image-BuNWp1bL0nc.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Why You Stay with a “Good Enough” Therapist - Make it stand out ✨ Are you staying with a "good enough" therapist because you think it's all you deserve? ✨ Limiting beliefs like "I'm not important enough" or "Change is too hard" can keep us stuck in therapeutic relationships that no longer serve our growth. But therapy isn’t about settling—it’s about finding the support that aligns with your needs. If you’re feeling uncertain about whether to stay or move on, this blog explores why we hold onto "good enough" and how to take the courageous step toward something better. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/breaking-up-with-your-therapist-ending-with-your-therapist-when-its-no-longer-a-good-fit monthly 0.5 2025-01-19 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/i-will-die-on-this-hill-why-therapists-need-therapy monthly 0.5 2025-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1734992658787-NVQTFVQ55UX5A4KN8BR2/unsplash-image-VjM0b5P7rog.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - I Will Die on This Hill: Why Therapists Need Therapy - Make it stand out I will die on this hill: therapists need therapy. Being a therapist doesn’t mean we’re exempt from needing support. In fact, the emotional weight of holding space for others practically guarantees that we do. Therapy gives us a chance to process our own experiences, work through challenges, and show up authentically—not just for our clients, but for ourselves. If you’re in the trenches of therapy work, especially here in Texas, and you’re thinking, “Do I really need therapy?” the answer is a resounding yes. Let’s make it part of the journey. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/qampa-perfectionism-etgab monthly 0.5 2024-12-22 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/wrapped-in-expectations-navigating-perfectionism-people-pleasing-and-overachieving-at-the-holidays monthly 0.5 2024-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1732566986222-F091AL1E66CKCUKWVWDP/unsplash-image-bFqzRkdVsxE.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Wrapped in Expectations: Navigating Perfectionism, People Pleasing, and Overachieving at the Holidays - Make it stand out Are you feeling wrapped up in the stress of holiday perfection? Balancing people-pleasing, overachieving, and your own needs can feel overwhelming this time of year. This blog dives into how to set boundaries, let go of impossible expectations, and truly enjoy the season. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/sure-i-have-plenty-of-towels-navigating-holiday-stress-as-a-people-pleaser monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1732568620830-OM2XO61EIBRB8DG8E88H/unsplash-image-1Qg9PXse00s.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - “Sure, I Have Plenty of Towels…” Navigating Holiday Stress as a People Pleaser - Make it stand out Feeling like your holiday to-do list is as tall as the Christmas tree? This season, it’s time to stop overcommitting and start prioritizing your needs. Check out the blog for tips on navigating holiday stress as a people-pleaser. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/qampa-perfectionism-xr6ee monthly 0.5 2024-12-01 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/-get-your-financial-shit-under-control-a-blog-collection- monthly 0.5 2024-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1729898662527-68UPLRWRGAQWZ2ONJYFG/unsplash-image-I3HPUolh5hA.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - ✨ Get Your Financial Shit Under Control: A Blog Collection! ✨ - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/a-therapist-for-therapists-guide-to-surviving-thanksgiving monthly 0.5 2024-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1730131083067-T9OVBT20DF0IOJQMO7BH/unsplash-image-4CnaFQRDI0A.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - A Therapist for Therapists’ Guide to Surviving Thanksgiving - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/qampa-perfectionism monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/i-should-be-grateful-and-other-bullshit-i-hear-in-my-therapy-sessions-during-november monthly 0.5 2024-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1730227052156-MKY7HU0PV97DBBE6RWAB/unsplash-image-M4lve6jR26E.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - “I should be grateful” and other bullshit I hear in my therapy sessions during November - Make it stand out Feeling like you 'should be grateful' but still struggling with difficult emotions? This November, let’s break down why forced gratitude can be harmful and how to embrace a more balanced approach to thankfulness. Discover why you don’t have to silence your struggles to feel grateful and learn healthy ways to make space for all your feelings. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/how-5-minutes-a-day-didnt-change-my-life monthly 0.5 2024-10-20 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/caregiver-burnout-amp-abuse-when-caregiving-is-weaponized monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/why-arent-more-therapists-in-therapy monthly 0.5 2024-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/58d0181a-2040-4315-b250-8507bfa04a78/Untitled+design.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Why Aren't More Therapists in Therapy? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/discover-the-sage-experience-what-its-like-to-work-with-me monthly 0.5 2024-09-29 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/emotional-neglect-the-secret-contributing-factor-to-people-pleasing monthly 0.5 2024-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1724355774932-Q5PEEIS27EY86KQ4XR7W/unsplash-image-NQZiQxuIyFk.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Emotional Neglect: The Secret Contributing Factor to People-Pleasing - Make it stand out To understand this connection between emotional neglect and people-pleasing better, imagine people-pleasing as being like the perfect waiter at a five-star restaurant, and you'll start to see how deeply emotional neglect can influence this behavior. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/crisis-resources-available-in-dallasdfw-texas monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1724279268487-B2BXXAYLNNXDLGCFOYLA/unsplash-image-_UIVmIBB3JU.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Crisis Resources available in Dallas/DFW Texas - Make it stand out Two hands reaching out for one another symbolize the importance of asking for help during a mental health crisis https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/how-to-rest-more-productively-finding-balance-by-engaging-your-hands monthly 0.5 2024-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/e6c9823f-4e96-4b4b-9cfb-7d8f1ae46b4b/IMG_3101.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - How to Rest More Productively: Finding Balance by Engaging Your Hands - Make it stand out One of Aubrey’s favorite crossstitch projects that sits in her home office. 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Say no more. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/integrating-adjunctive-treatments-into-your-self-care-routine monthly 0.5 2024-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1722045216691-L15IOO4OS1TOEETYWWDA/unsplash-image-VsI_74zRzAo.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Integrating Adjunctive Treatments into Your Self-Care Routine - Make it stand out As therapists, caregivers, and healthcare professionals we may need more and different adjunctive treatments, like sound baths, to learn to care for ourselves and heal from dysfunctional patterns of people-pleasing, overachieving, and perfectionism https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/sleep-hygiene-tips-from-a-holistic-therapist monthly 0.5 2024-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/b37854d6-8d9a-4358-96e8-67c8e5d609c7/Self-Care+Sleep+Hygiene+Poster.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - sleep hygiene tips from a holistic therapist - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/embracing-the-back-to-school-season-in-the-helping-professions monthly 0.5 2024-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1722027177808-1QWCXLJGR7O69RKOPF4E/unsplash-image-s9CC2SKySJM.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Embracing the 'Back to School' Season in the Helping Professions - Make it stand out If you think “If I can, then I should” it’s time to challenge that unhelpful belief before your calendar becomes overbooked this upcoming back-to-school season. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/understanding-emotional-labor-the-hidden-burden-of-people-pleasing-perfectionism-and-anxiety monthly 0.5 2024-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1722178674149-8JWKK9GN5Y6DV27TMYQO/unsplash-image--837JygbCJo.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - Understanding Emotional Labor: The Hidden Burden of People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Anxiety - Make it stand out The emotional labor of anticipating needs and planning in the healthcare professions creates additional stress that can lead to exhaustion, overwhelm, anxiety, and depression. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/how-a-therapist-copes-with-anxiety monthly 0.5 2024-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/592c266e-8a22-478c-a12d-468af73cafcc/520CC93D-B4F8-47E0-AABB-BB10F6933441_1_105_c.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - how a therapist copes with anxiety - Make it stand out Here I am in Estes Park, Colorado - spending time in nature, laughing, meditating, and practicing joy. All of which help me manage my anxiety in the long term as a therapist! https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/defining-mental-health-professionals-in-texas-psychologists-psychiatrists-and-therapists monthly 0.5 2024-07-29 https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/the-imperative-of-supporting-private-practice-therapists monthly 0.5 2024-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/985a1247-8f42-4dd5-8584-d28b64baa709/C06A2F99-72B7-4F91-8D08-BC785500330F_1_105_c.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - The Imperative of Supporting Private Practice Therapists - Make it stand out Choosing private practice therapists also means supporting local small businesses - I just celebrated my one-year anniversary as a woman-owned small business! https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/why-therapists-need-a-therapist monthly 0.5 2024-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/58d0181a-2040-4315-b250-8507bfa04a78/Untitled+design.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - WHY THERAPISTS NEED A THERAPIST - Make it stand out I see my therapist every Monday at 11 am because I can’t therapitize myself just like hairdressers can’t do their own hair! https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/am-i-a-chronic-overachiever monthly 0.5 2024-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1722181771271-1IPB1P5AJ4GNXX6RW18H/Title+Page.png Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - AM I A CHRONIC OVERACHIEVER?!? 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But that doesn’t mean that we can’t get our financial shit together. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/lgbtqia-resource-list-in-texas monthly 0.5 2024-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1722113499228-FFHE9B89MJV1TYT3CZ5Q/unsplash-image-43b5JNIKsDk.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - LGBTQIA+ Resource List in Texas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/how-to-not-suck-as-an-lgbtqia-ally monthly 0.5 2024-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1722113269398-EQSQ2DCCFPWUHWUMWUOE/unsplash-image-sAMmA7cUnWk.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - HOW TO NOT SUCK AS AN LGBTQIA+ ALLY - Make it stand out Relevant Quote: “I don’t want your love and light if it doesn’t come with solidarity and action” - Rachel Elizabeth Cargle https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/shc-birthday-bash-amp-networking-event-recap monthly 0.5 2024-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/b1004bd6-1419-4265-bc8a-786b81854d11/FFCFEC04-5E29-420D-ADF0-6F8FB7187C50_1_105_c.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - SHC Birthday bash & networking event recap - Make it stand out Aubrey Richardson LPC standing with a commemorative sign marking the one year anniversary of opening Sage Holistic Counseling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/34e43d5f-f949-4846-8605-76e541d0f244/A72DA4EB-F378-4E3D-AADB-BEB47B66B917_1_105_c.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - SHC Birthday bash & networking event recap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/the-healing-power-of-fur-the-benefits-of-having-an-emotional-support-animal-for-anxious-folks monthly 0.5 2024-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/3a27bff3-eda3-4b24-80b9-de806e617036/70680411995__76B42C33-E84C-4C25-B6C3-72776D600AD7.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - The Healing Power of Fur: The Benefits of Having an Emotional Support Animal for anxious folks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/c9c9768d-3ba5-42c1-84d9-f91e21175c3f/IMG_8386.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - The Healing Power of Fur: The Benefits of Having an Emotional Support Animal for anxious folks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/quarterly-reflection-questions monthly 0.5 2024-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/1722111460153-7I7K6E6HSA2ZI9ZWCMA3/unsplash-image-y7GlIdTUOvo.jpg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - quarterly reflection questions - Make it stand out Most therapists and caregivers are wounded healers themselves - and writing is a beautiful and effective way to challenge anxious thoughts and change any unhelpful narratives around perfectionism, people-pleasing, and unhealed trauma. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/what-i-learned-after-101-hot-yoga-classes monthly 0.5 2024-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/06916271-928a-41cc-a8c0-00b1a9261ce0/D7E0143D-37A7-4577-A36B-2B63BF04990F_1_105_c.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - What I learned after 101 Hot Yoga Classes - Make it stand out Aubrey Richardson LPC (owner & therapist of Sage Holistic Counseling) practicing a yoga pose that builds confidence, self-esteem, and safety. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/adding-joyful-movement monthly 0.5 2024-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/daae8cf4-084f-4ec0-99c6-10fb4db12201/IMG_8089.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - HOLISTIC THERAPY: ADDING JOYFUL MOVEMENT FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH - Make it stand out Aubrey Richardson LPC (owner & therapist at Sage Holistic Counseling) integrates joyful movement through hot yoga! 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These books are tried and true for therapists, caregivers, and helping professionals looking to manage perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overachieving. https://www.sageholisticcounseling.com/shc-blog/10 monthly 0.5 2024-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66917ff20600e141ff018862/f7e6f53e-3ee7-47f6-a02b-c5c5412f5f6d/IMG_3074.jpeg Sage Holistic Counseling Blog - 10 wAYS TO DRAMATICALLY INCREASE YOUR ANXIETY - Make it stand out If I drank both of these cups of coffee, I would definitely be feeling the signs of anxiety. 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