Money Vigilance: When Caution Becomes a Constraint
Jennifer Calder Jennifer Calder

Money Vigilance: When Caution Becomes a Constraint

Is Your Caution Costing You?
Money Vigilance often wears a badge of honor, saving diligently, budgeting smartly, and steering clear of financial risks. But what happens when responsibility turns into rigidity? In this post, we explore how well-intentioned beliefs like “money should be saved, not spent” can quietly limit joy, strain relationships, and spark unnecessary guilt. If you’ve ever felt bad about spending (even when you can afford it) this read might hit home. It’s time to rethink the rules and build a healthier, more balanced relationship with your finances.

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Money Focus: When the Pursuit of Wealth Becomes a Trap
Seneca Lamos Seneca Lamos

Money Focus: When the Pursuit of Wealth Becomes a Trap

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll finally be happy when I have more money” or “Money would solve all my problems,” you’re not alone. These are common examples of money focus scripts—a belief system where financial wealth is seen as the singular key to happiness, safety, and self-worth.

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Understanding and Overcoming Money Avoidance: A Path to Financial Empowerment
Seneca Lamos Seneca Lamos

Understanding and Overcoming Money Avoidance: A Path to Financial Empowerment

Money avoidance is more common than you think—and it can quietly undermine both your peace of mind and long-term goals. In this post, we explore why financial avoidance happens, how it impacts your life, and practical ways to shift toward a healthier, more empowered relationship with money. Whether you’re an individual or a therapist in private practice, learn how small, compassionate steps can help you overcome avoidance and build financial clarity and confidence.

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Money Matters in Private Practice: What Therapists Are Focused on in 2025
Jennifer Calder Jennifer Calder

Money Matters in Private Practice: What Therapists Are Focused on in 2025

As therapists step into 2025, many are turning inward—examining not just their clients’ emotional patterns, but their own financial ones too. The latest Financial State of Private Practice Report by Heard reveals that for thousands of therapists, this year is about more than just balancing the books, it's about rewriting their money story.

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