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Time. So many of the therapists I talk with share that they do not have enough time to do all the things they need to do, let alone the time or energy to pursue new ideas they are passionate about. As we continue with the series of “Best of” posts highlighting some of my […]
Through my work with The Vibrant Therapist Consulting, I have the privilege of talking with so many therapists and over the past two years, a common theme has started to emerge. More and more therapists have been sharing that a significant reason they are not feeling vibrant is because it is hard to make […]
In my last post, I wrote about the value of therapists using scripts and templates. Now, I am giving you permission to steal my most requested script/template and you should use it! Therapists often ask for permission to use my automated out of office email reply. Why? I turn on my out of […]
In order to reduce therapist overwhelm and work towards more ease, I often help therapists create policies and implement boundaries that help them run their practice more smoothly and in a sustainable way. Once a therapist decides on the policies or boundaries that need to be implemented, the next step is to clearly communicate […]
Clinical documentation can be an anxiety-provoking topic for therapists because it may seem like there is conflicting information about what is needed and there are so many different approaches to this element of our work. When therapists do not feel confident about their approach to clinical documentation it leads to working inefficiently because of […]
Last month I introduced you to a handful of my most favorite strategies for managing therapist overwhelm. It is important for therapists to have a whole toolbox of strategies to draw from because when we feel overwhelmed we may need to experiment with a couple of strategies to find the one that is effective in […]
Leaks in our therapy practices unintentionally divert our attention and energy away from our priorities and contribute to therapist overwhelm. Actively plugging leaks allows therapists to reclaim their time, energy and dollars for activities that are most important to them; inside and outside of the therapy office. I would argue that almost all (if not […]
Therapists need systems (and I am not talking about systems theories that guide our clinical work)! Creating and consistently implementing systems that work well are essential to a therapy practice running smoothly. There are many areas where therapists can implement systems in their practices, no matter the size of the practice. This post outlines 5 […]
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 […]