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Empowering insights and distractions for our journeys

You Don’t Need a Vacation — You Need Recovery

" The nervous system is an organ of relationship. It is not just about what is happening within us, but how we are relating to the demands around us. Recovery requires a shift from a state of 'doing' and 'surviving' to a state of 'being' and 'regulating.' " — Dr. Gabor Maté — When burnout starts to show up, one of the first things people tell themselves is: “I just need a break.” So, you take time off. You unplug for a few days. You finally stop checking email. You sleep a bi

Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW

Jan 96 min read

Breaking Point: Navigating Burnout in a 24/7 World

Have you ever “burned out”? Are you currently “burned out”? Burnout hurts. It hurts deeply. We feel so trapped. Trapped between the...

Dr. Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW

Sep 27, 20234 min read

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Don is a highly skilled and experienced professor and counselor with a deep passion for helping others achieve their full potential. With decades of hands-on experience working with thousands of clients, students, and organizations, Don has developed a unique approach to counseling and coaching that is rooted in transformational and empowering conversations. When he's not helping others unlock their full potential, Don can often be found indulging in his passions for bicycling and camping. Based out of the Portland, OR area, Don is dedicated to helping his clients address humanity's most pressing problems and tap into their own inner strengths and resources.

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Couples Too!

From Needs to Values: A Better Framework for Relationships

Mar 28

When Relationship Skills Aren’t Enough: The Next Level of Couples Work

Mar 27

The Voice Inside: Retraining the Inner Critic

Mar 20

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