Diagnosis of a client is an early step in the treatment process. However, its implications can be far reaching. In this episode, Heather and Gabriel explore their philosophy on diagnosis and other points to consider when diagnosing.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
-Requirements from insurance companies for a diagnosis
-Considering “least restrictive” diagnoses
-Assessing over time rather in one intake session
-Who should be allowed to “diagnose”
-Advocating for your client with other professionals
-Not getting caught up in “pseudo diagnoses”
-Considering the environment and the context
-Especially in the cases of trauma
-Ethical implications in diagnosing

An Abundance Mentality:

Abundance is curiosity, generosity, sincerity, and exponential growth. It is our gift to our clients and it needs to be our gift to the profession and the world. This differs from a scarcity model in which one attempts to hold onto their piece of the pie out of fear and self promotion.

In this episode, Gabriel and Heather bring the abundance mentality to community mental health. Topics discussed will include:
-Abundance vs Scarcity
-Recognizing abundance and scarcity in your agency and yourself
-Practicing Abundance

Resources to move you into an abundant mindset:
Books:
-“Abundance” by Peter Diamandis
-The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
-“Conscious Capitalism” by John Mackey

Podcasts:
-Exponential Wisdom
-Crazy Good Turns

Episode 16: Why in-house supervision can be flawed

In-house supervision refers to the process of residency supervision as provided by your supervisor for employment. While this is a convenient solution, it can be a flawed process. Join Gabriel and Heather as they discuss the pitfalls such as:
-How your supervisor manages the “billing talk”
-Are you able to trust your supervisor to discuss burnout and job changes?
-Is personal/professional growth a topic of discussion?

There are options for licensure supervision other than your direct employment supervisor. Heather and Gabriel will suggest options for accessing “outside supervision”. Resources discussed will include:
-Your state’s licensing board
-Your state or localities professional associations
-Academic institutions
-Psychology Today and other online professional directories

Hearing about the need for self care can leave you wondering, “What does self care look like?” In this episode, Heather and Gabriel discuss their own self care plans. You will hear ideas such as:
-Creating a morning routine
-Exercise
-Staying hydrated
-Relaxation
-Mindfulness vs. Mindlessness
-Disconnecting from work
-Full engagement in passions
-Attainment of understanding through podcasts, audible, reading, etc...

Resources:
-Steven Pressfield - author

In this episode Heather and Gabriel discuss the following:
-What is self-care my teachers talked about
-Why watching TV, going out to the bar etc. is not self-care
-Self-care needs to be holistic whose end is self-improvement
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Gabriel and Heather attend Roanoke VA's Mindfulness Conference 2016 and hear from it's key note speaker: Sharon Salzberg.
Ms. Salzberg is a New York Times Best selling author and teacher of Buddhist meditation practices in the West.

Heather and Gabriel brainstorm ideas that organizations can use to support their employees, while still increasing revenue and providing the best quality care to the consumers. Enjoy!

-Questions to ask yourself or peers
-Ethical considerations
-Where do I turn for help (who)
-Maybe you’re working with the wrong pop.

-Defining burnout

-Signs of burnout

-From the article @ http://www.counseling.org/docs/vistas/vistas_2012_article_79.pdf?sfvrsn=3

-What is the supervisor's view on leadership (how does the supervisor lead)?

-What is the team atmosphere?

-What do trainings look like?

-Is supervision consistent?

-Is there group supervision?

-Do you feel alone and isolated