Tom Butero is a seasoned social worker and author of the book 'I Don't Want to Die.' Tom shares his extensive experience in the field of social work, particularly focusing on suicide prevention and risk assessment. He discusses his unique approach to understanding suicidality, emphasizing the importance of both content and process in risk assessment. The conversation also delves into the challenges of having difficult conversations with clients, the process of writing and promoting a mental health book, and the significance of supervision and support in the therapeutic process. Tom's insights aim to equip mental health professionals with the tools and knowledge to better support their clients in crisis.

Key Takeaways:

• Risk assessment should consider both content and process.

• Suicidal feelings are often temporary and can be managed.

• Comfort with discussing suicide is crucial for clinicians.

• Asking direct questions about suicidality is essential.

• The writing process for a book is extensive and requires persistence.

• Marketing a book falls largely on the author.

• Supervision and peer support are vital in mental health work.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Tom Butero and His Career

03:01 Unique Approach to Suicide Assessment

05:59 Understanding Suicidal Ideation

08:52 The Importance of Risk Assessment

12:10 Advice for Clinicians on Discussing Suicidality

15:00 The Journey of Writing a Book

18:02 Promoting the Book and Marketing Challenges

21:03 The Role of Supervision in Mental Health

24:08 Final Thoughts on Suicide Prevention

27:01 The Impact of AI on Mental Health

29:59 Conclusion and Resources

Tom's Links:

Website

Book

Kym Tolson is a traveling therapist who shares her journey of transitioning from a brick-and-mortar practice to a fully remote therapy model. She discusses the challenges and logistics of practicing therapy while traveling, including navigating licensure and insurance issues. She also shares insights on evolving her business model to include multiple income streams, embracing AI technology, and the importance of marketing strategies. Kym emphasizes the significance of creating a life that aligns with personal desires and encourages listeners to take action towards their dreams.

Key Takeaways:

• Hiring help early on can accelerate business growth.
• Flexibility and adaptability is crucial in remote work as well as navigating licensure and insurance requirements.

• Develop income streams from your own experiences.

• Creating a Facebook group can be a helpful marketing strategy.
• Podcasting can serve as an organic lead magnets for your business.
• Structuring her schedule contributes to a balanced lifestyle.
• Pursue their dreams and live fully.

Kym's Links:

Website

Podcast

Lindsay Coulter is a therapist who has developed her own framework for building trust in relationships. She shares her journey from individual therapy to specializing in couples therapy, the importance of trust in relationships, and the unique framework she has created based on positive psychology and attachment theory. Lindsay shares insights on marketing her practice, the structure of her couples work, and the cultural considerations she navigates in therapy. The conversation highlights the delicate nature of therapy and the importance of support in the entrepreneurial journey.

Key Takeaways:

• Trust is a central theme in all relationships and is rooted in our early attachment.
• Cultural considerations are important in therapy, especially regarding communication of needs.
• In-person networking and having a digital presence are both equally important.

Lindsay's Links:

Trust Lab

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Michelle Risser is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who shares her journey of becoming a CE provider and consultant. Michelle discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of persistence, and the strategies she used to balance multiple roles in her career. She emphasizes the significance of mentorship, time management, and understanding the dynamics of multiple income streams. The conversation also delves into effective marketing strategies and the value of asking for help in business growth.

Key Takeaways:

• CE's can be a lucrative income stream for mental health professionals.
• Create a training with the intention of it being approved first.
• Start with your state and then choose a larger organization.
• Persistence is key in building a successful career.
• Time blocking and organization are essential for balancing multiple roles.

• Hiring a virtual assistant can help streamline operations.
• A business mentor can provide valuable insights and guidance.
• Pick one thing and start!
• Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
• Social media content should be 50% fun, 30% nurture, and 20% sales.

Michelle's Links:

Free CE Course Planning Checklist

Website

Instagram

Dr. Amy Parks has worn many hats-teacher, school counselor, private practice owner, and group practice leader. After 15 years running a group practice with 16 clinicians, she sold it and shares what led to her decision and the status it stands today. She is candid about the challenges of sustaining a practice and managing people and  offers invaluable insights for anyone navigating the world leadership. Amy is also the force behind The Clinical Supervision Directory, the only national directory that helps supervision seekers find the right fit and is the closer for the Clinical Supervision Summit offered by PESI. Learn more here.

Key Takeaways:

• Your legacy should not be your business-it should always be the relationships and people you impact.

• Clarity is kind-being direct benefits everyone.

• There is no shame in taking a different direction.

Dr. Amy's Links:

The Clinical Supervision Directory

Supervision Simplified Podcast

Carly Hill is a therapist turned business coach, author, and podcaster who shares her inspiring journey from clinician to successful entrepreneur. Carly opens up about how she built an online coaching business that has helped countless therapists create freedom, security, and scalable income-often tripling their revenue in the process. She also offers an inside look at the mindset shifts and strategies that fueled her success, including how she prepared her business for maternity leave and what she learned when her business continued to thrive in her absence. Carly’s story is a powerful reminder that with the right systems, mindset, and support, it’s possible to build a business that works for you-not the other way around.

Key Takeaways:

-private practice does not have to be the end game

-you can transform lives and unapologetically make bank

-when good people have money they do good things

-give yourself proof that it is possible

-when you are an agent of change, options are endless

-impact is making a difference and becomes a ripple effect when you shift from one to many

-show up and be vulnerable

Carly's Links:

Website

Instagram

Podcast

Book

There are many reasons why those in leadership that are trained as mental health professionals have the tendency to over-accommodate as a boss. In this episode, I delve into some of the most common:

1. Clinical Training Mindset
2. Conflict Avoidance
3. Fear of Losing Staff
4. Empathy Replacing Responsibility
5. High Leadership Standards

In this episode, I share my experiences both as a group practice owner managing a team of 30 and as a business consultant who has helped hundreds of established solo practice owners successfully expand to group.

If you are a trained mental health professional considering building a team or working in a leadership position, this episode is for you!

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Meet Alex Sandev, owner of HiveSourced, a company dedicated to creating high-performing websites for mental health professionals. In this episode, Alex reveals the three most common marketing mistakes therapists make-and how to fix them. He shares practical, actionable strategies to help you strengthen your online presence, define your niche, understand your ideal client, pinpoint their pain points, and clearly present your solution. He identified male practice owners as a population who who could benefit from a program with systems to build successfully-and he is in the process of creating a course to do just that so stay tuned! If you decide to use HiveSourced, mention the Compassionate Climb for 10% off!

Key Takeaways:

-if you are helping everyone, you are not helping yourself

-ideal client over everything

-your website is in investment in the future of your business

-therapists in private practice are up against large tech companies with massive marketing budgets

-relying on Psychology Today alone is not enough to generate referrals

-include your location and utilize multiple marketing channels

-you don't necessarily have to know business to be a business person-you have to know people

Alex's Links:

Website

Facebook

Meet the newest addition to the Compassionate Consulting Company team, Katelyn Martins LMHC! She co-owns Arrow Behavioral Health, a large group practice with both therapists and prescribers. She describes the journey that led her to start and expand this group, what she has learned along the way, the benefits of working with a consultant, and her process with consulting clients. Schedule a free consult with Katelyn here. She specializes in helping therapists:

• streamline operations
• hire prescribers
• scale
• build a leadership team

She is offering a free webinar on August 27th at 12 EST on whether to hire an in-person or virtual assistant. Enter your email here for the link. Learn more about Katelyn and the other consultants at Compassionate Consulting Company.

Meet Carla Titus, the owner of Wealth and Worth Within, a financial consulting company. While she started as a CFO for a Fortune 500 company, she found that she wanted to have a more significant impact. This led her to working with small businesses to ensure their finances are in order and plan for the future. Her and her team help business owners fix financial problems with their businesses and plan for expansion, financial stability, and make moves towards understanding their business’s financial health. Carla has found that by specializing working with mental health businesses that there are some common problems that many owners run into. She helps practice owners look into what their rates are and any changes that can be made there, figuring out what a hiring plan looks like, and what is profitable.

Key takeaways:

-Business owners need an action plan to proactively work towards financial stability.

-Planning for the future helps avoid common financial pitfalls!

-Working with multiple industries helps Wealth and Worth Within keep things fresh for their team and bring different strategies across industries.

-Profit is an important aspect of running your business! Even if it feels corporate like, the practice needs to be able to make money. You run out of money, you can’t run your business.

-A common mistake that many practice owners make when running their business is not focusing on cash flow. You need to manage your cash flow to make sure that you still have money in the bank to pay your employees even when there are slow downs in revenue.

-Look at your financial statements every month! Specifically the profit and loss statement (PNL). This tells you where your money is going.

Carla's Links:

Website

Podcast

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