Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard

Before I jump into this week's put it into practice episode I want to remind you of the gift I have for you - it's an ebook titled 15 easy habits that support your mental health and you can get it when you click here.

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In this Put It into Practice episode, I'm sharing all about burnout - causes and symptoms and how to overcome it.

Hey mama! Are you ready to live your best (mid)life? We cover body, mind and spirit for mamas dealing with midlife issues! If you're a mom, 35+, with a focus on your family, who desires more joy, happier relationships, better health and community as you navigate midlife, come on in!

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Other Put It Into Practice episodes:

How to Find a Therapist or Counselor

How To Cope with Anxiety Part 1

How to Cope with Anxiety Part 2

Is it Time for a Change? How to Start Something New in 2023

How To Handle Failure

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: What to Know and What to Do

Finding Balance: Tips for Managing Social Media and Mental Wellness

Pornography Addiction - A Closer Look

How To Heal A Broken Heart

Life-Changing Lessons: My Favorite Self-Help Books and Why They Matter

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Find a therapist options:

Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp online therapy. Learn more. (affiliate link): https://betterhelp.com/lisamustard

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Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Mental Health Resources and Support:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 988 Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.SAMHSA's National Helpline | SAMHSA

It's important to stress that these episodes are not meant to take the place of any work you're doing with your therapist or doctor. In fact, please run these ideas by your counselor or doctor before you act on them to make sure you are ready for them or even fit for the suggestions. I can't stress this enough, each person is unique and their situation is unique so please talk to your dr before starting anything new I may be suggesting.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, and the information provided by Lisa Mustard, is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Lisa Mustard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

This is episode 2 in my series of interviews with therapists who are all in private practice.

The goal of this series is to share how they all built their practices. I'm asking them some big questions. From the decision to go into private practice, to how they market their services as well as obstacles they faced and things they wished they would have differently getting started. We are diving into the nitty gritty of starting a private practice. So if you've wondered about starting your own practice, then this series is for you.

And in this week's episode, I'm talking with Milena Riservato, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York about her path to starting and growing her practice.

Connect with Milena:

www.milenariservato.com

[email protected]

https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/milena-riservato/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/milena-riservato-jericho-ny/386018

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Books I cover in the episode (Amazon affiliate links):

Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl

12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

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Hey mama! Are you ready to live your best (mid)life? We cover body, mind and spirit for mamas dealing with midlife issues! If you're a mom, 35+, with a focus on your family, who desires more joy, happier relationships, better health and community as you navigate midlife, come on in!

Looking for a podcast editor? Learn about Chelsea Weaver Podcasting.

Learn about the Psychcraft Network of podcasters here.

Other Put It Into Practice episodes:

How to Find a Therapist or Counselor

How To Cope with Anxiety Part 1

How to Cope with Anxiety Part 2

Is it Time for a Change? How to Start Something New in 2023

How To Handle Failure

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: What to Know and What to Do

Finding Balance: Tips for Managing Social Media and Mental Wellness

Pornography Addiction - A Closer Look

How To Heal A Broken Heart

Find a therapist options:

Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp online therapy. Learn more. (affiliate link): https://betterhelp.com/lisamustard

Learn about Hopscotch: https://www.joinhopscotch.com/

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Mental Health Resources and Support:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 988 Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.SAMHSA's National Helpline | SAMHSA

It's important to stress that these episodes are not meant to take the place of any work you're doing with your therapist or doctor. In fact, please run these ideas by your counselor or doctor before you act on them to make sure you are ready for them or even fit for the suggestions. I can't stress this enough, each person is unique and their situation is unique so please talk to your dr before starting anything new I may be suggesting.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, and the information provided by Lisa Mustard, is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Lisa Mustard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

Learn more about me: www.lisamustard.com

This episode kicks off a series of interviews with therapists who are all in private practice!

The goal of this series is to share how they all built their practices. I'm asking them some big questions. From the decision to go into private practice, to how they market their services as well as obstacles they faced and things they wished they would have differently getting started. We are diving into the nitty gritty of starting a private practice.

So if you've wondered about starting your own pp, then this series is for you!

First in the series is my interview with Stefani Cohen, LCSW in New York who specializes in helping people overcome their fear of dogs. Learn about Stefani here: https://overcomefearofdogs.net/

Connect with Stefani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overcomefearofdogs/

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In today's episode, we will be discussing a topic that affects many of us - self-confidence. Do you ever feel like you're not good enough, or doubt your abilities and potential? Do you struggle to assert yourself or make decisions because of fear or self-doubt?

If so, you're not alone. Low self-confidence can be a significant barrier to achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life. But the good news is that self-confidence is not a fixed trait - it can be developed and strengthened over time.

In this episode, we will be exploring practical strategies that you can use to increase your self-confidence. We'll discuss the root causes of low self-confidence and explore techniques to challenge negative self-talk, build a positive self-image, and develop the skills and mindset necessary to achieve your goals. So, whether you're looking to improve your performance at work, build stronger relationships, or simply feel better about yourself, this episode is for you.

If you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast, send me an email lisa at lisa mustard dot com or find me on Instagram.

Hey mama! Are you ready to live your best (mid)life? We cover body, mind and spirit for mamas dealing with midlife issues! If you're a mom, 35+, with a focus on your family, who desires more joy, happier relationships, better health and community as you navigate midlife, come on in!

How to Heal After a Loved One Dies By Suicide with Alexandra Wyman

Other Put It Into Practice episodes:

How to Find a Therapist or Counselor

How To Cope with Anxiety Part 1

How to Cope with Anxiety Part 2

Is it Time for a Change? How to Start Something New in 2023

How To Handle Failure

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: What to Know and What to Do

Finding Balance: Tips for Managing Social Media and Mental Wellness

Pornography Addiction - A Closer Look

How To Heal A Broken Heart

Find a therapist options:

Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp online therapy. Learn more. (affiliate link): https://betterhelp.com/lisamustard

Learn about Hopscotch: https://www.joinhopscotch.com/

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Mental Health Resources and Support:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 988 Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.SAMHSA's National Helpline | SAMHSA

It's important to stress that these episodes are not meant to take the place of any work you're doing with your therapist or doctor. In fact, please run these ideas by your counselor or doctor before you act on them to make sure you are ready for them or even fit for the suggestions. I can't stress this enough, each person is unique and their situation is unique so please talk to your dr before starting anything new I may be suggesting.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, and the information provided by Lisa Mustard, is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Lisa Mustard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

Alexandra Wyman was plunged into grief when her husband died by suicide. The sudden loss of the love of her life left her reeling with unanswered questions. She wrote a book, The Suicide Club: What to Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death, where she explores her journey of mourning and healing after losing her husband. The book offers a road back to peace and joy for anyone who has lost someone close to them to suicide.

In this episode, Alexandra shares how she makes sense of her grief, her decision to write a book and how she now shares her story with others. Learn more about Alexandra here: https://www.forwardtojoy.com/

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Need continuing education contact hours? Check out my convenient and edutaining podcourses plus 50% off your first one.

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Find a therapist options:

Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp online therapy. Learn more. (affiliate link): https://betterhelp.com/lisamustard

Learn about Hopscotch: https://www.joinhopscotch.com/

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Mental Health Resources and Support:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 988 Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.SAMHSA's National Helpline | SAMHSA

It's important to stress that these episodes are not meant to take the place of any work you're doing with your therapist or doctor. In fact, please run these ideas by your counselor or doctor before you act on them to make sure you are ready for them or even fit for the suggestions. I can't stress this enough, each person is unique and their situation is unique so please talk to your dr before starting anything new I may be suggesting.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, and the information provided by Lisa Mustard, is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Lisa Mustard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

In this week's Put It Into Practice episode, I'm sharing 6 tips to help you heal a broken heart and cope with the end of a romantic relationship.

Want to send me a question to answer on the podcast? Email me here or lisa at lisamustard dot com.

Other Put It Into Practice episodes:

How to Find a Therapist or Counselor

How To Cope with Anxiety Part 1

How to Cope with Anxiety Part 2

Is it Time for a Change? How to Start Something New in 2023

How To Handle Failure

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: What to Know and What to Do

Finding Balance: Tips for Managing Social Media and Mental Wellness

Pornography Addiction - A Closer Look

Find a therapist options:

Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp online therapy. Learn more. (affiliate link): https://betterhelp.com/lisamustard

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Mental Health Resources and Support:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 988 Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.SAMHSA's National Helpline | SAMHSA

It's important to stress that these episodes are not meant to take the place of any work you're doing with your therapist or doctor. In fact, please run these ideas by your counselor or doctor before you act on them to make sure you are ready for them or even fit for the suggestions. I can't stress this enough, each person is unique and their situation is unique so please talk to your dr before starting anything new I may be suggesting.

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, and the information provided by Lisa Mustard, is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Lisa Mustard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

Today, we're talking about an issue that affects many in the mental health field - therapist burnout. As therapists, we're trained to help others and support them through their struggles, but what happens when the support we offer takes a toll on our own mental and emotional well-being? In this episode, Dr Rachel Altvater joins me to share her experiences with burnout and offer practical tips for avoiding and overcoming it. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the important topic of therapist burnout.

Dr. Rachel Altvater (Psy.D., RPT-S™) is an award-winning, pioneering expert, leader, researcher, international trainer, author, and supervisor in the field of play therapy. She is a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, and she holds national certifications as a Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor™ and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is the owner of Creative Psychological Health Services, co-owner of North Star Creations, past president of the Maryland/DC Association for Play Therapy, editorial advisory board member for the International Journal of Play Therapy®, advisory board member for Digital Play Therapy™ and AscendantVR, clinical consultant and content creator for Cognitive Leap, and instructor for Hopscotch. Dr. Altvater authored the book Perspective: Contemplating the Complexities of Our Realities, published her research in the International Journal of Play Therapy on technology use in play therapy, and is a contributing author in numerous scholarly texts on implementing digital technologies in play therapy practice.

I also want to share that Rachel has just published a book titled - Perspective: Contemplating the Complexities of Our Realities This psychological, self-insight 'think book' aims to shed light on the complexities of human perspective. Each person filters their perceptions and reality through their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The method in which we view the world, ourselves, and one another varies person to person. While humans have commonalities, each person is truly unique; no two people have the same structure within which they perceive and evaluate their lived experiences. A vast array of perspectives adds immense depth and opportunity for growth as a species; however, human beings in our polarized society often struggle to empathize with or understand one another. Deep rooted human injustices and suffering combined with ignorance to and invalidation of others' lived experiences exacerbates misunderstanding and division. This makes reaching a unified ground exceptionally challenging.

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Other episodes on Burnout:

How to Beat Burnout with Dr. Scott Cook

Beat Burnout While Working In Community Mental Health With Rose Skeeters

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Since releasing The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health, I've received great feedback and wanted to revisit this topic with some more tips. Social media is here to stay, whether we like it or not. In this episode, I give you 3 tips for managing your time spent on social media.

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Hey mama! Are you ready to live your best (mid)life? We cover body, mind and spirit for mamas dealing with midlife issues! If you're a mom, 35+, with a focus on your family, who desires more joy, happier relationships, better health and community as you navigate midlife, come on in!

Other Put It Into Practice episodes:

How to Find a Therapist or Counselor

How To Cope with Anxiety Part 1

How to Cope with Anxiety Part 2

Is it Time for a Change? How to Start Something New in 2023

Handling Failure: Tips for Moving Forward in 2023

Going to Therapy for the First Time

Pornography Addiction - A Closer Look: A Put It into Practice Episode

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Find a therapist options:

Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp online therapy. Learn more. (affiliate link): https://betterhelp.com/lisamustard

Learn about Hopscotch: https://www.joinhopscotch.com/

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Mental Health Resources and Support:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 988 Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.SAMHSA's National Helpline | SAMHSA

The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, and the information provided by Lisa Mustard, is solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Lisa Mustard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.

Join Chris McDonald, LCMHCS, 200YT in this informative episode as she shares tips and strategies for integrating holistic counseling modalities into your practice. Chris provides valuable insights into how incorporating mindfulness, yoga, and other complementary techniques can help to enhance the effectiveness of traditional counseling practices. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to add a holistic approach to their counseling practice.

Learn more about Chris and her podcast: https://holisticcounselingpodcast.com/

Be sure to check out these episodes on holistic counseling:

Episode 16 Trauma informed yoga for nervous system regulation, Interview with Kristine Weber https://holisticcounselingpodcast.com/podcasts/16/

Episode 2: Legal and Ethical issues in Holistic Therapy https://holisticcounselingpodcast.com/podcasts/episode2/

Start up strategies for Integrating Yoga Into Clinical Sessions https://holisticcounseling.gumroad.com/l/Startupyoga

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