The Flourishing Therapreneur©

S3E12: Prioritizing rest and sabbaticals as a private practice therapist to proactively prevent burnout and nourish yourself and your business with Arianna Smith, MA, LPC

On today’s episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Arianna Smith.    This episode is for you if you are: * Noticing themes of burnout in your private practice, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally * Fighting the outdated belief that rest is “weak” or “lazy” and struggling with feelings or guilt or scarcity around rest * Considering taking a break from your private therapy practice but don’t know how long to take in order to find a true refresh and settle your nervous system * Struggling to feel rested after taking a vacation or break from work, and feel more stressed going back to work than when you left * And looking for systems to implement so you don’t have to be “on” at all during your sabbatical.    I had the most encouraging conversation with Arianna on this week’s episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur, and I am so happy to share these themes and messages with each of you! Arianna and I weave together themes of rest and transition, focusing on how each of us can benefit from taking a break and how we can make these rest times most effective. Arianna speaks in depth about her recent sabbatical, including why she took the amount of time that she did, how she prepared for her time away, and what she did to make her transition back to work as smooth as possible. Rest and recalibration are so important for therapists in private practice, and I think shedding more light on how we can all take more effective breaks from our work is essential. I hope you find this episode as encouraging as I did and that it helps you create space and intention for your own rest period or sabbatical!    Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com [http://www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com/] Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur   Did you enjoy learning from Arianna? Connect with her on her website www.thecopycove.com [http://www.qaprep.com] or via email at arianna@thecopycove.com [arianna@thecopycove.com]. Sign up for Arianna’s Courageous Copywriting for Clinicians 8-week Program at www.courageouscopywriting.com [http://www.courageouscopywriting.com/] or her Free Copywriting Masterclass at www.subscribepage.com/banish_bad_copy_masterclass [https://www.subscribepage.com/banish_bad_copy_masterclass].

S3E11 How to improve note taking and better your documentation with Maelisa McCaffrey (Hall), Psy.D.

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Maelisa McCaffrey (Hall).   This episode is for you if you are:   * Stressed out by writing notes and feel that your notes aren’t “good enough” * Unsure how to catch up on documentation and prevent falling behind on it again * Curious about the most common mistakes therapists make with notes in private therapy practice * Wondering why documentation can be so challenging for therapists in private practice * And interested in learning what you can do to make improvements in your note-writing process to find more balance in your therapy practice.    I always love chatting with Maelisa, and found this conversation fruitful in so many ways! On this week’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, Maelisa and I are diving headfirst into a touchy topic for many therapists: taking notes. Documentation can be such a pressure point and stressor for therapists in private practice, and Maelisa is here to help us understand why it can be stressful, reasons therapists get behind on documentation, as well as ways to improve your process to stay on top of documentation going forward. We dig into negative connotations we are taught about note-taking in private practice, and forge ahead with tangible steps to work smarter, not harder, to make documentation more manageable. If notes have been a point of stress for you, or if you are simply looking to improve your documentation process, I know you will gain something from this episode!    Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com [http://www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com/] Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur   Did you enjoy learning from Maelisa? Connect with her on her website www.qaprep.com [http://www.qaprep.com].  Get Maelisa’s free guide and other resources at www.qaprep.com/crash-course [http://www.qaprep.com/crash-course]

S3E10:Embracing money and common money mistakes therapists make in private practice with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW, Financial Therapist

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. This episode is for you if you are: * Uncertain whether therapists should be talking about money and how this could be impacting your practice and your clients.   * Curious about unlearning money narratives that you learned in graduate school that aren’t helpful as a therapist in private practice. * Interested in learning about the three most common money mistakes therapists in private practice are making and how you can avoid them.  * Invested in earning a vibrant income while still helping people as a therapist. * And motivated to create a sustainable business while planting seeds to make a difference in your community.  Lindsay and I had a fruitful conversation on this week’s episode chatting all about embracing money and the most common money mistakes therapists are making in private practice. We dove into the relationship many therapists have with money, and why money can feel like a taboo topic for therapists. Lindsay jumps into new narratives around money and how the traditional narratives about being a “good” therapist are outdated and unsuccessful. Learn how to run a sustainable private therapy practice by avoiding the three most common money mistakes, and how making changes in your business will not only help you survive but thrive! Money can feel like a very sensitive topic to breach for therapists, so listen to this episode if you are interested in updating your money beliefs and learning more about how to be financially successful in your therapy practice.    Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com [http://www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com/] Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur   Did you enjoy learning from Lindsay? Connect with her and sign up for her email list on her website www.mindmoneybalance.com [https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/] and on Instagram @mindmoneybalance. Get Lindsay’s free guide and other resources at www.mindmoneybalance.com/freeguide [http://www.mindmoneybalance.com/freeguide].

S3E9:How to host a summit as a therapist and business owner wanting to expand your reach and further your brand with Alyssa Callahan, RD

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Alyssa Callahan.   This episode is for you if you are:   * Curious about unique ways to grow your business as a therapist in private practice. * Motivated to learn about how virtual events can amplify different voices and help others learn about different aspects of business.   * Interested in learning more about how to find and select speakers for a virtual event, as well as how to create incentives with your speakers to grow your summit audience. * Wondering what specific tools are especially helpful for planning the logistics of a virtual retreat. * And curious about the benefits included for networking and expanding your visibility.   Alyssa and I had such a productive conversation on this week’s episode talking all about hosting a virtual summit and expanding your reach as a therapist in private practice! If you are interested in growing your business, networking with more professionals, and creating more passive income with your business, hosting a virtual summit is an amazing opportunity to check all of these boxes in one fun-filled, fulfilling event. Alyssa provides tangible examples of software programs she uses and finds helpful, as well as information on email templates and other logistical matters that you will need to consider when planning a retreat. I am SO excited to speak at Alyssa’s summit in a few weeks, and hope this week’s episode lights a fire in you to explore hosting a summit of your own!   Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com [http://www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com/] Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur Did you enjoy learning from Alyssa? Connect with her on Instagram @alyssacallahanrd and @nourishedwithkindness or at her website https://nourishedwithkindness.com/ [https://nourishedwithkindness.com/]. Sign up for Alyssa’s upcoming LIVE virtual business retreat, Nourished Accelerator, at https://nourished-with-kindness.teachable.com/p/nourished-accelerator-live-virtual-business-retreat [https://nourished-with-kindness.teachable.com/p/nourished-accelerator-live-virtual-business-retreat]

S3E8: Preparing for Maternity Leave in Private Practice with Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, MA, MMFT, PhD

On today’s episode of the Flourishing Therapreneur, we are joined by Dr. Pauline Peck.   This episode is for you if you are:   * Frustrated by the lack of information and resources available for planning for maternity leave in private practice * Curious about creating spaciousness for pregnancy and postpartum work in your practice * Interested in tangible things you can do during pregnancy to prepare for your maternity leave and postpartum time period  * Wondering how Claire and Pauline are doing things differently in their practices with their second pregnancies * And committed to flexibility and re-entering your private practice gently after your maternity leave.   I had an absolute blast sitting down with Pauline to dig into pregnancy and maternity leave as therapists in private practice. If you have been in this situation, currently are planning for maternity leave, or plan to someday take maternity leave from your private practice, you probably know that there are not a lot of resources or guidance out there. I have some good news: there is a lot of helpful information in this episode! Pauline and I both share how we prepared for and returned from maternity leave with our first children, as well as what we are planning and doing differently during our second pregnancies. We chat extensively about taking care of yourself during your pregnancy to help your postpartum transition go smoother in your private practice, and also provide suggestions for plans you can make now to create passive income during your maternity leave. We as therapists AND mothers need to take care of ourselves just as we have been trained to take care of our clients, and I know this valuable conversation with Pauline will not stop here!    Want to learn more? Go to our website: www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com [http://www.theflourishingtherapreneur.com/] Join our free community on Facebook or connect with us on IG: @theflourishingtherapreneur   Did you enjoy learning from Pauline? Connect with her on Instagram @paulinethepsychologist or at her website www.therapywithpauline.com [http://www.therapywithpauline.com]