I used to think self-care was quiet time or that I could feel restored after a long night of interrupted sleep. As a new therapist you are encouraged to “practice self-care” as it can be a shock to the system to begin this work. So my first several years as a therapist were spent seeking quiet solitude, watching movies, or attempting to ensure 9 hours of sleep as often as possible. However, as I enter into 2018 I have drawn…