Clinicians Creating Impact

In this episode, I share insights on upholding boundaries from a recent professional development training we held here at Abilities led by Kerry Neilson, a seasoned veteran in the helping professions. With 46 years of experience, including 22 years as a high school counselor, Kerry brings a wealth of wisdom on the topic of maintaining professional boundaries.

I dive into some practical tips for tuning into your body's signals when faced with boundary challenges. You'll learn why self-awareness is crucial for making decisions that honor both your clients' needs and your own. Plus, I share the first actionable step you can take today to start building your boundary-setting skills.

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In today's episode, I sit down with Kathy Cervo to discuss the importance of customer service skills in clinical practice. Kathy has a unique role where she helps clinicians balance their own experience with the client experience, building successful caseloads and schedules. Her insights from this vantage point are invaluable.

We explore the common miscommunications and mismatched expectations that can arise between clinicians and clients. Kathy shares her strategies for resolving these issues and building strong therapeutic relationships. She also reveals what she wishes more clinicians knew about customer service.

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How do you take over a client from another clinician and ensure a smooth clinical transition? This is a question I received recently, and it's an important topic to explore. It can feel challenging to step into an established therapeutic relationship and maintain the same level of care, but as clinicians, we want to provide the best possible service to our clients, even during times of change.

Tune in this week to discover four key steps for successfully transitioning care from one clinician to another. You'll also learn how to start feeling more confident and prepared when taking on new clients from colleagues, so you can show up as the clinician your clients need.

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Leeza Pertsev joins us at the end of her first year as a new grad clinician and her reflections will be super useful for anyone out there looking to land their first clinical job, for clinicians moving roles, and for newer clinicians who want to know what kind of experience their peers are having.

Tune in this week to discover Leeza's tips for new grads navigating the early days of their clinical careers. We discuss how to take the pressure off as you grow into your clinical work, how to embrace growth as a clinician, and you'll learn what to expect by the time you finish your first year in a clinical setting.

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In this episode, I sit down with one of our amazing clinicians here at Abilities, Leeza Pertsev, to discuss her experiences navigating the "messy middle" of her first year in practice. If you're currently in a phase of transition in your own career, this is the perfect episode to listen to as Leeza reminds you it's okay to not have all the answers and that embracing lifelong learning is key to success in our field.

Leeza openly shares the challenges of shifting from the structured support of school to the autonomy of the workplace. She discusses how she's learning to trust her own clinical reasoning, how to reframe not knowing as an opportunity for growth, and the value of giving yourself permission to be in the messy middle of your career.

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New grads everywhere are looking for their first clinical roles. That's why, this week, I'm reintroducing you to one of our own amazing clinicians here at Abilities: Leeza Pertsev. At the time of recording, Leeza was navigating her first year as a newly graduated therapist, and she shares a wealth of valuable lessons for newly qualified clinicians searching for their first job, or even for experienced clinicians seeking a new challenge.

Tune in this week to revisit the first part of my discussion with Leeza Pertsev about the challenges of being a new graduate and thriving in your first clinical position. Leeza shares why she decided to become an Occupational Therapist and how she's prioritised her values to find a clinical role that truly suits her.

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As clinicians, we're often so focused on making goals achievable that we forget the importance of first letting our clients dream big. Asking the right open-ended questions can reveal surprising insights into what they truly desire, even if it seems improbable at first. When we understand our clients' deepest aspirations, we can tailor our approach to be much more client-centered and engaging.

Discover how using wildly improbable goals can spark your clients' imaginations and get them excited about the therapeutic process. With just a simple shift in your goal-setting conversations, you can build stronger rapport with clients, enhance motivation, and ultimately achieve better outcomes.

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By taking the time to deeply imagine your perfect ordinary workday, you gain valuable insights into what truly matters to you. This goes beyond surface-level goals like compensation or specific skills. What I share today is about crafting a day-to-day experience that lights you up and maximizes your impact as a clinician.

I walk you through the step-by-step process for creating your ideal workday. When you have a clear vision for how you want your workdays to look, you'll be surprised by what you discover about your priorities and how you can start aligning your reality with this vision much sooner than you currently believe is possible.

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Do you dread looking at your to-do list each day? You're definitely not alone. A difficult to-do list is a common source of stress for clinicians everywhere. But there is one powerful tool called the 3 Bs that has transformed my own to-do list, ultimately making it easier to handle.

If you're a busy clinician who wants to magnify your impact without burning out, this episode is a must-listen. You'll walk away with an immediately applicable tool to make even your most stressful responsibilities feel lighter, which is what we all want as clinicians.

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As clinicians, a big part of our work involves collaborating with others on a team. But what do you do when one of those team members isn't meeting your expectations or communicating in a way that works for you? Listen in for my perspective on how to approach this situation in an empowering way that starts with supporting yourself first.

Learn three powerful questions to ask yourself when dealing with a challenging colleague. Gain insights on how to identify your ideal expectations, communicate them clearly, and ultimately improve your working relationships. If you've ever carried shame or blamed yourself for a coworker's behavior, this episode is here to help you see the situation in a new light.

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