117: Healing The Helpers: Emotional Labor, Boundaries, And Community With Kara Cruz Heart-Centered Therapist: Elevating Practice In Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Care And Personal Growth podcast

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117: Healing the Helpers: Emotional Labor, Boundaries, and Community with Kara Cruz

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In this episode of A Simple Therapy Podcast, Sindee Gozansky talks with Kara Cruz, LMFT, PMH-C, a therapist, supervisor, and community builder dedicated to “healing the helpers.” Kara has created spaces like the Supervisor Circle and Therapist Group Bootcamp to support clinicians in their professional and personal growth.

They dive into the emotional labor of caregiving professionals, how fear and self-abandonment keep therapists from setting boundaries, and why building supportive communities is essential to prevent burnout. Kara also shares her passion for group work, offering practical wisdom for creating groups that expand impact while strengthening connection.

This conversation is a reminder that therapists are human too—and caring for ourselves with small steps and simple boundaries is the foundation of sustainable healing work.

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:40 - The Emotional Labor of Caregiving Professionals

05:11 - Fear, Boundaries, and the Cost of Self-Abandonment

07:51 - Kara’s Journey to Supporting Therapists and Healers

14:32 - Building Community Through Supervisor Circle and Therapist’s Night Out

25:05 - Kara’s Path to Group Facilitation and Launching Therapist Group Bootcamp

32:05 - Stepping Out of Comfort Zones and Finding Confidence in Group Work

38:28 - Why Groups Matter for Accessibility and Connection

42:12 - Kara’s Practical Advice: Start Small and Hold One Boundary

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