Support for Industry Pros
Shout out to bartenders, stylists, tattoo artists and beyond!
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You Deserve Care Too
You hold a lot. You listen. You hold space. You notice what others miss. Whether you're pouring drinks, styling hair, laying ink, or easing tension from a client’s shoulders—your presence makes people feel seen and supported. That’s no small thing.
It adds up. Even when you love your work, the emotional weight of others’ stories can quietly build. Burnout doesn’t always show up in big ways—sometimes it’s a slow drain. Feeling tired, irritable, checked out, or just "off"? That’s not weakness. That’s your nervous system just asking for your attention.
You deserve care too. Rest. Boundaries. Support. These aren't indulgences—they're how you stay strong and steady. You give so much to others. Let yourself receive, too. Taking care of yourself is part of the job.
Save this page as a quick resource for lots of solid tips for lightening your load.
I’m a Phoenix-based therapist. And I think we have a lot in common.
I’m Traci Andes RN, LCSW
10 Reasons to Preserve Your Emotional Energy
Preserving your energy lets you keep showing up without burning out.
Creativity, focus, and warmth all come more naturally when you're not emotionally stretched thin. This is how you can be your best and most authentic.
You’re allowed to protect your own peace. You deserve to feel good too
Boundaries define what feels okay and what doesn’t, which makes people feel safer around you (including you).
Setting emotional boundaries with clients and customers means you have more to give the relationships in your life that matter most: family and friends.
When your nervous system is regulated and your energy protected, you're more grounded in each interaction and a lot less likely to act in ways you later regret.
Not every story is yours to hold. Your energy preservation can lead your clients to rely on other relationships that help them grow, including finding therapy.
When you regularly protect your energy, you bounce back faster from stressful situations. You’re less likely to be depleted for days.
Setting boundaries to protect your health is a form of deep self-respect.
You’re allowed to be human. (You don’t have to fix everything.)
Free PDF Guides for Dealing with Difficult Situations
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For a downloadable list of progressively direct scripts for establishing boundaries with clients and customers [click here].
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For the downloadable extended list of phrases you can use to show you care and suggest outside referrals [click here].
For an article from Andes Counseling about offering support without giving advice[click here].
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For the downloadable list of warning signs of an empty emotional tank and ways to cope [click here].
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For information on suicide risk factors and what to do from the National Institute of Mental Health [click here].
For 988 suicide and crisis chat or call line [click here].
For The Trevor Project LGBTQ+ youth crisis chat or call line [click here].
For the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) treatment referral and information line [click here].
For suggestions on how to support people experiencing domestic violence [click here].
For sexual and domestic violence crisis and help line from the AZ Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence [click here].