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Eagan, MN 55122
As you connect with other therapists, have you noticed that it seems that there is a common thread of therapists feeling more and more overwhelmed? I have and I certainly get it. We are doing work that can be really intense at times and also juggling many responsibilities within our practices and at home which […]
Welcome to The Vibrant Therapist Spotlight; a new, recurring feature on my blog. The Vibrant Therapist Spotlight posts will highlight therapists from across the world who are taking actions consistent with those of a vibrant therapist and who have agreed to share part of their journey with us via interview. This is not intended to […]
Have you ever felt like there isn’t enough time for everything you want to do? You are not alone. In my conversations with therapists over the past few months, a clear pattern of therapists describing feeling overwhelmed has emerged. As they try to juggle all the responsibilities that accompany being a therapist (calls, emails, documentation, […]
If you asked ten therapists about the schedules for their therapy practices, I imagine that you’d get ten different responses. We work in a profession where there is a lot of variety in the hours that individuals see clients and a number of factors that may influence how therapists set the schedule for their […]
You may have read my previous post about the qualities of vibrant therapists and wondered……”Don’t we all want to be vibrant therapists?” Generally speaking, YES! I agree that given a choice most therapists would say they desire feeling vibrant in all realms of their life. Note: Vibrancy is not about achieving a perfect […]
In September, I will celebrate the four year anniversary of being in private practice. I can’t even imagine where all the time has gone. I’ve learned many lessons and grown my practice quite a bit in these four years. As you know, being a therapist and owning your own business are both much […]
What comes to mind for you when you hear the phrase vibrant therapist? Would you consider yourself a vibrant therapist? I believe that we are all vibrant therapists, but can become disconnected from the vibrancy at times. In the earliest days of my private practice, I felt far from vibrant. I was exhausted, overwhelmed and […]
In last week’s post, I shared the process that I went through when relocating my therapy practice. That post addressed the emotional aspects of the move. Today, I want to provide a practical list of logistical considerations when relocating your therapy practice. There are so many factors to consider and details that can get lost […]
Relocating your therapy practice can be overwhelming. I’ve just finished the first full month in a new office space. I love it! But to be completely honest the last 4-5 months were very stressful. It would have been easy if it was as simple as just plop myself from my old office into a […]
As therapists, we may be comfortable helping our clients examine the roles they play in their relationships, but how often do we allow ourselves to slow down and carefully examine our own roles? As we all know, our personal and professional roles may shift and evolve, requiring re-examination. What are Roles? As I started brainstorming […]