The Mental Health Heart Talks

GET READY BECAUSE this is the BEGINNING OF OUR BOOK REVIEW which is much needed and appropriate Burnout, the secret to unlocking the stress cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and her sister Amelia Nagoski DMA

 

Amazing Book-

What this book is not:

Not a book about “self-care”

Not a tired book about how we have to keep going and burn out

It is not about green smoothies or exercise

This book has an honest conversation about how to world has turned wellness into another goal/ task we need to accomplish steeped in science, and evidence-based practices that can help us overcome stress. 

Key terms:

Emotional Exhaustion= the fatigue that comes from caring too much

Depersonalization= the depletion of empathy, caring, compassion and

Decreased sense of accomplishment= an unconquering sense of futility: feeling that nothing you do makes a difference

NOTES: 

Emotions are strongly linked to the negative impact of our health and it is the inability to complete emotional cycles… you cannot go through the tunnel of emotion. You get Stuck in emotion most difficult emotions are rage, anger, grief, or despair when this happens we need someone to take our hand and help us through

 

Part I of the book is about- WHAT WE TAKE WITH US

Three internal resources we take with us as we take our heroine journey

The monitor=brain mechanism that controls the emotion of frustration

The meaning= the purpose of why we do what we do

Part II

The real enemy= the patriarchy (things we cannot control from our childhood)

Knowing this helps us play by our own rules

 

Part III the science of winning the war against this real enemies-_Wax on  Wax off

 

Identifying Stress from stressors

 

Next month:

After our book review- in March we will be discussing the models of Clinical supervision and how they impact productivity and retention. I would like to know where you learned how to be a leader… how not to be a leader and what resources keep your leadership skills sharp. What leaders do you most respond to or NOT respond to???

Till next time, big hugs talk soon.

A little about Joy: 

HI there, I am Joy Davis, a direct service social worker and child advocate, cat mom to Monet and dog mom to Paolo, and Auntie to 4 rough and tumble nephews and 1 beautiful sassy niece. A podcaster, chef social worker and new home owner. Thanks for joining me on this crazy ride. I launched this podcast on June 15th, 2020 and I know I might be out of my mind starting a podcast during Covid-19 pandemic, on the other hand we are drowning in work and ourselves and clients are adjusting to this new normal… I want to say Yo, I see you and we got this.

 

What is this podcast about?

Welcome to The Mental Health Heart Talks Podcast- Join me on this roller coaster where I unpack the beauty and barriers of being a mental health provider while providing self-care, mindset, mental health intervention tools to help battle the burnout and gain resources to use for working with our clients. Get ready for the ride- it’s gonna be AWESOME.

 

We are starting 2021 with making Mindset shift

NEW YEAR- NEW Intentional Transformations

Podcast Preview for First Quarter:

 

THIS YEAR 2021 you can expect

A passionate exploration of transformation through the human experience

REAL TALK w Joy (Being a mental health provider and all the stuff).

A book review discussion of “Burnout; The secret to unlocking the stress cycle” by Emily Nagoski, PhD & Her sister Amelia Nagoski, DMA

The JOY journey how to find it keep it and use it every day.

 

I have a special FREE GIFT- go to my website at Mental Health Heart Talks.com and complete form on the home page for free compassion satisfaction and fatigue assessment. JUST FOR YOU!!!!

 

Every week, I will go live in my FB community (mental Health Heart Talks Community) to answer your questions and provide specific things you need to feel supported and encouraged. That is our hub where we can tackle the hard stuff together.

 

SUBSCRIBE: On the next episode we will be talking about checking in with yourself and finding balance.

 

If you are a Mental Health Provider and would like to be interviewed and share your tips with us you can do that here: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/blank-page

 

Connect with me and others at my Mental Health Heart Talks Community

Website and Show Notes: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/

Music: I'm on a Roll by Grace Mesa 

 

I’m new here and if you think this is beneficial, please leave a review on iTunes, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast. I would love to read your reviews live on my show- it would totally make my day!

Talk soon, Joy

In In the first month of 2021 we had some REAL TALK on how we can be our best self during the most challenging time…through the pandemic. 

Last episode we discussed doing the hard things with an increased level of expectations and moving on …. What things we laid down from 2020 …we reflected on some “hard questions” and discussed in the fb community.  2020 was the year of hardcore acceptance, loss, and redefining moments. 

 In this episode,  I wanted to end the series with positive praise, receiving it and practicing intention throughout the day.

It is not so dreamy when we constantly feel the pressure to model “clear sailing” through this time with our clients and our families. In some ways, we are seen as role models and sometimes that pressure has adverse effects… 

We talk about it and I provide a comprehensive list of changes we might want to adapt in 2021. 

GET READY BECAUSE NEXT UP IS the BEGINNING OF OUR BOOK REVIEW which is much needed and appropriate Burnout, the secret to unlocking the stress cycle by Emily Nagoski, Phd and her sister Amelia Nagoski DMA

After our book review- in March we will be discussing the models of Clinical supervision and how they impacts productivity and retention. I would like to know where you learned how to be a leader… how not to be a leader and what resources keep your leadership skills sharp. What leaders do you most respond to or NOT respond to???

Till next time, big hugs talk soon.

A little about Joy: 

HI there, I am Joy Davis, a direct service social worker and child advocate, cat mom to Monet and dog mom to Paolo, and Auntie to 4 rough and tumble nephews and 1 beautiful sassy niece. A podcaster, chef social worker and new home owner. Thanks for joining me on this crazy ride. I launched this podcast on June 15th, 2020 and I know I might be out of my mind starting a podcast during Covid-19 pandemic, on the other hand we are drowning in work and ourselves and clients are adjusting to this new normal… I want to say Yo, I see you and we got this.

 

What is this podcast about?

Welcome to The Mental Health Heart Talks Podcast- Join me on this roller coaster where I unpack the beauty and barriers of being a mental health provider while providing self-care, mindset, mental health intervention tools to help battle the burnout and gain resources to use for working with our clients. Get ready for the ride- it’s gonna be AWESOME.

 

We are starting 2021 with making Mindset shift

NEW YEAR- NEW Intentional Transformations

Podcast Preview for First Quarter:

 

THIS YEAR 2021 you can expect

A passionate exploration of transformation through the human experience

REAL TALK w Joy (Being a mental health provider and all the stuff).

A book review discussion of “Burnout; The secret to unlocking the stress cycle” by Emily Nagoski, PhD & Her sister Amelia Nagoski, DMA

The JOY journey how to find it keep it and use it every day.

 

I have a special FREE GIFT- go to my website at Mental Health Heart Talks.com and complete form on the home page for free compassion satisfaction and fatigue assessment. JUST FOR YOU!!!!

 

Every week, I will go live in my FB community (mental Health Heart Talks Community) to answer your questions and provide specific things you need to feel supported and encouraged. That is our hub where we can tackle the hard stuff together.

 

SUBSCRIBE: On the next episode we will be talking about checking in with yourself and finding balance.

 

If you are a Mental Health Provider and would like to be interviewed and share your tips with us you can do that here: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/blank-page

 

Connect with me and others at my Mental Health Heart Talks Community

Website and Show Notes: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/

Music: I'm on a Roll by Grace Mesa 

 

I’m new here and if you think this is beneficial, please leave a review on iTunes, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast. I would love to read your reviews live on my show- it would totally make my day!

Talk soon, Joy

Welcome Back to the Mental Health Heart Talks, w Joy your host.

Today in Ep 15 I am continuing the journey through REAL TALK about Life as a Mental Health Provider during a pandemic and barriers we may face and how to overcome them.

 

In the month of January, we are discussing making mindset shifts and how we are coping with everything going on.

In the last episode, I asked us some “hard questions” and posted them in my FB community and on my website www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com  for those that would like to reflect on what you would like to see from yourself in the new year.

New Year always makes me excited with a surge of renewal as we approach a new season. I am always up for adventure.

In order to move on we have to move PAST… what are we moving away from? – 2020. Let’s face it, 2020 was unexpected and challenging in every way possible. I discuss steps to help us move PAST them in this episode.

 

We have to remember that every day is a blessing where we get to help ourselves and our clients be the best possible selves and overcome all the unknowns.

Till next time, big hugs talk soon.

A little about Joy: 

HI there, I am Joy Davis, a direct service social worker and child advocate, cat mom to Monet and dog mom to Paolo, and Auntie to 4 rough and tumble nephews and 1 beautiful sassy niece. A podcaster, chef social worker and new homeowner. Thanks for joining me on this crazy ride. I launched this podcast on June 15th, 2020 and I know I might be out of my mind starting a podcast during Covid-19 pandemic, on the other hand, we are drowning in work and ourselves and clients are adjusting to this new normal… I want to say Yo, I see you and we got this.

 

What is this podcast about?

Welcome to The Mental Health Heart Talks Podcast- Join me on this roller coaster where I unpack the beauty and barriers of being a mental health provider while providing self-care, mindset, mental health intervention tools to help battle the burnout and gain resources to use for working with our clients. Get ready for the ride- it’s gonna be AWESOME.

We are starting 2021 with Mindset shifts for 2021. NEW Intentional Transformations

Podcast Preview for First Quarter:

 A passionate exploration of transformation through the human experience

REAL TALK w Joy (Being a mental health provider and all the stuff).

A book review discussion of “Burnout; The secret to unlocking the stress cycle” by Emily Nagoski, PhD & Her sister Amelia Nagoski, DMA

The JOY journey how to find it keep it and use it every day.

 

I have a special FREE GIFT- go to my website at Mental Health Heart Talks.com and complete form on the home page for free compassion satisfaction and fatigue assessment. JUST FOR YOU!!!!

 

Every week, I will go live in my FB community (mental Health Heart Talks Community) to answer your questions and provide specific things you need to feel supported and encouraged. That is our hub where we can tackle the hard stuff together.

 

SUBSCRIBE: On the next episode we will be talking about checking in with yourself and finding balance.

 

If you are a Mental Health Provider and would like to be interviewed and share your tips with us you can do that here: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/blank-page

 

Connect with me and others at my Mental Health Heart Talks Community

Website and Show Notes: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/

Music: I'm on a Roll by Grace Mesa 

 

I’m new here and if you think this is beneficial, please leave a review on iTunes, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast. I would love to read your reviews live on my show- it would totally make my day!

Talk soon, Joy

Welcome Back to the Mental Health Heart Talks, w Joy your host.

Today in Ep 14 I am starting my new series "REAL TALK w Joy" Ep 1 Intentional Transformations.

In this episode, we are talking about being intentional in the New Year and asking yourself some hard questions to close out the year 2020 and move into 2021 with clarity, love, and intention. 

Throughout this series, I am talking REAL about life as it stands right now as a mental health provider and how the heck are we coping. I am giving you a healthy dose of REAL TALK with Joy and a preview of what to expect in 2021 on this podcast. 

Down and Dirty: Down Low

 THIS YEAR 2021 you can expect.........

A passionate exploration of transformation through the human experience

REAL TALK w Joy (Being a mental health provider and all the stuff).

A book review discussion of “Burnout; The secret to unlocking the stress cycle” by Emily Nagoski, PhD & Her sister Amelia Nagoski, DMA

The JOY journey how to find it keep it and use it every day.

A little about Joy: REMINDER FOR THOSE NEWBIES

Hi there, I am Joy Davis, a direct service social worker and child advocate, cat mom to Monet and dog mom to Paolo, and Auntie to 4 rough and tumble nephews and 1 beautiful sassy niece. A podcaster, chef social worker, and new homeowner. Thanks for joining me on this crazy ride. I launched this podcast on June 15th, 2020, and I know I might be out of my mind starting a podcast during the Covid-19 pandemic, on the other hand, we are drowning in work and we and clients are adjusting to this new normal… I want to say Yo, I see you and we got this.

 What is this podcast about?

Welcome to The Mental Health Heart Talks Podcast- Join me on this roller coaster where I unpack the beauty and barriers of being a mental health provider while providing self-care, mindset, mental health intervention tools to help battle the burnout and gain resources to use for working with our clients. Get ready for the ride- it’s gonna be AWESOME.

Joy to the CORE:

I am Joy, and I try to be joyful most of the time with a positive glass half full perspective. I was born 3 months early and that is so true to my personality, I am always prepared and ready to go. I am driven and determined in my zest for life and jump in all in. P.S. I was born in DECEMBER right next to Christmas. MERRY CHRISTMAS; Happy Everything.

I have traveled a long way to get here and never did I ever think I would be doing a podcast to help mental health providers do their best battle. My journey was not always easy but I am grateful for the result- I finally got to this place of serving others and realizing my truest calling.  I am a Christian with a strong faith foundation who really would be dead without it and I work hard to just allow others to be who they are without limits or conformity. I take this foundation with me for my own sanity however, I know we are all from different faith backgrounds and I totally respect that but this who I am. It is fascinating to me how we tend to justify and define things by what – WE DO rather than WHO we are. So WHO I am is a loving, passionate, caring encourager with a huge heart that believes that every person matters and makes a difference in their own way with the gifts they have been given. I believe in social justice, unity, and treating everyone like the jewel they are. This takes a lot of Self-awareness, an effort to be present and transparent, and to deal with all my flaws, bias’s and faults on a daily basis.

Long Version of How I got here:

I have had two private chef businesses starting in 2004 so I have been an entrepreneur chef turned full-time direct-service social worker, crisis trauma mentor, and relationship mender. For the past eleven years, I have worked in divorce and crisis intervention to help others overcome the trauma of divorce. I have worked with mental illness, homelessness, and severe traumas. I have worked with children, sexual abuse, domestic violence, gang-related trauma, transitions, and transgender, identity struggles, caregivers, and child protective services to advocate for their voice to be heard and for them to overcome resiliency obstacles. I work with other providers throughout the mental health arena as it relates to my clients to better service them and keep communication lines open.

I will always be a foodie and experience food through the eyes of a chef. I love making coffee blends for my pour-over and having food adventures. I def will travel for food. I am in love with social work and geek out over statistics, and intervention how-to books as well as reading social science journals and of course #Brene Brown. I am a self-prescribed lifetime learner with a big heart that loves to listen to what people don’t say and help others succeed. I AM A NURTURER AT THE CORE.

 

I am passionate about encouraging and helping mental health providers because there was nothing to prepare me when I started in the field. Of course, the schooling and training, but it was very different being face to face with a client looking to you for help.  I was not prepared for the ruminating thoughts about clients causing severe sleep deprivation, to the vicarious trauma I would experience as I listened day after day to heartbreaking circumstances. Or the stress of googling evidence-based crisis interventions on the fly to address and collaborate with a client on a problem. I initially felt so overwhelmed and out of my comfort zone.

 

I found that my co-workers and new hires to the agency would come to me to help acclimate and they would ask me what interventions and tools did I use for working with my clients. So I got to thinking that there is a need out there and I can share what I do and maybe that would help someone. In this field we have a lot of education and resources and depending on the agency you work in, there are regular training and development. I want to help bridge the gaps from training to doing.

 

I get asked all the time… Why did you leave the culinary world to be a social worker?

I’ll tell you why, I had a long relationship with food where I started experimenting with flavors at age 3, and that developed into a full-blown passion to learn and grow. I started my first business as a way to make money because my ex-husband traveled a lot for work and I needed something to call my own. Then During my separation and divorce, I completed my culinary training at the Culinary Institute of America and I was always the only “girl” in professional fine dine settings. I later transitioned into working one-on-one with clients for their dietary needs creating custom meals for their restrictive diets. After 15 years, I was burnt out and feeling like I was working a lot of hours and not seeing a lot of return and noticed that I was not feeling inspired and I was depressed and felt like I needed to start something new.

 

I have a special FREE GIFT- go to my website at Mental Health Heart Talks.com and complete form on the home page for free compassion fatigue assessment. JUST FOR YOU!!!!

 

Every week, I will go live in my FB community (mental Health Heart Talks Community) to answer your questions and provide specific things you need to feel supported and encouraged. That is our hub where we can tackle the hard stuff together.

SUBSCRIBE: On the next episode we will be talking REAL TALK EP. 2 about checking in with yourself and finding balance.

 

If you are a Mental Health Provider and would like to be interviewed and share your tips with us you can do that here: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/blank-page

 

Connect with me and others at my Mental Health Heart Talks Community

Website and Show Notes: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/

Music: I'm on a Roll by Grace Mesa 

 

I’m new here and if you think this is beneficial, please leave a review on iTunes, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast. I would love to read your reviews live on my show- it would totally make my day!

Talk soon, Joy

Today in Ep 13 I am talking REAL about life as it stands right now as a mental health provider and how the heck are we coping. I am giving you a healthy dose of REAL TALK with Joy and what to expect in 2021 on this podcast. 

A little about Joy: REMINDER FOR THOSE NEWBEES

Hi there, I am Joy Davis, a direct service social worker and child advocate, cat mom to Monet and dog mom to Paolo, and Auntie to 4 rough and tumble nephews and 1 beautiful sassy niece. A podcaster, chef social worker, and new homeowner. Thanks for joining me on this crazy ride. I launched this podcast on June 15th, 2020, and I know I might be out of my mind starting a podcast during the Covid-19 pandemic, on the other hand, we are drowning in work and we and clients are adjusting to this new normal… I want to say Yo, I see you and we got this.

 What is this podcast about?

Welcome to The Mental Health Heart Talks Podcast- Join me on this roller coaster where I unpack the beauty and barriers of being a mental health provider while providing self-care, mindset, mental health intervention tools to help battle the burnout and gain resources to use for working with our clients. Get ready for the ride- it’s gonna be AWESOME.

Joy to the CORE:

I am Joy, and I try to be joyful most of the time with a positive glass half full perspective. I was born 3 months early and that is so true to my personality, I am always prepared and ready to go. I am driven and determined in my zest for life and jump in all in. P.S. I was born in DECEMBER right next to Christmas. MERRY CHRISTMAS; Happy Everything.

I have traveled a long way to get here and never did I ever think I would be doing a podcast to help mental health providers do their best battle. My journey was not always easy but I am grateful for the result- I finally got to this place of serving others and realizing my truest calling.  I am a Christian with a strong faith foundation who really would be dead without it and I work hard to just allow others to be who they are without limits or conformity. I take this foundation with me for my own sanity however, I know we are all from different faith backgrounds and I totally respect that but this who I am. It is fascinating to me how we tend to justify and define things by what – WE DO rather than WHO we are. So WHO I am is a loving, passionate, caring encourager with a huge heart that believes that every person matters and makes a difference in their own way with the gifts they have been given. I believe in social justice, unity, and treating everyone like the jewel they are. This takes a lot of Self-awareness, an effort to be present and transparent, and to deal with all my flaws, bias’s and faults on a daily basis.

Long Version of How I got here:

I have had two private chef businesses starting in 2004 so I have been an entrepreneur chef turned full-time direct-service social worker, crisis trauma mentor, and relationship mender. For the past eleven years, I have worked in divorce and crisis intervention to help others overcome the trauma of divorce. I have worked with mental illness, homelessness, and severe traumas. I have worked with children, sexual abuse, domestic violence, gang-related trauma, transitions, and transgender, identity struggles, caregivers, and child protective services to advocate for their voice to be heard and for them to overcome resiliency obstacles. I work with other providers throughout the mental health arena as it relates to my clients to better service them and keep communication lines open.

I will always be a foodie and experience food through the eyes of a chef. I love making coffee blends for my pour-over and having food adventures. I def will travel for food. I am in love with social work and geek out over statistics, and intervention how-to books as well as reading social science journals and of course #Brene Brown. I am a self-prescribed lifetime learner with a big heart that loves to listen to what people don’t say and help others succeed. I AM A NURTURER AT THE CORE.

 

I am passionate about encouraging and helping mental health providers because there was nothing to prepare me when I started in the field. Of course, the schooling and training, but it was very different being face to face with a client looking to you for help.  I was not prepared for the ruminating thoughts about clients causing severe sleep deprivation, to the vicarious trauma I would experience as I listened day after day to heartbreaking circumstances. Or the stress of googling evidence-based crisis interventions on the fly to address and collaborate with a client on a problem. I initially felt so overwhelmed and out of my comfort zone.

 

I found that my co-workers and new hires to the agency would come to me to help acclimate and they would ask me what interventions and tools did I use for working with my clients. So I got to thinking that there is a need out there and I can share what I do and maybe that would help someone. In this field we have a lot of education and resources and depending on the agency you work in, there are regular training and development. I want to help bridge the gaps from training to doing.

 

I get asked all the time… Why did you leave the culinary world to be a social worker?

I’ll tell you why, I had a long relationship with food where I started experimenting with flavors at age 3, and that developed into a full-blown passion to learn and grow. I started my first business as a way to make money because my ex-husband traveled a lot for work and I needed something to call my own. Then During my separation and divorce, I completed my culinary training at the Culinary Institute of America and I was always the only “girl” in professional fine dine settings. I later transitioned into working one-on-one with clients for their dietary needs creating custom meals for their restrictive diets. After 15 years, I was burnt out and feeling like I was working a lot of hours and not seeing a lot of return and noticed that I was not feeling inspired and I was depressed and felt like I needed to start something new.

 

Down and Dirty: Down Low

 THIS YEAR 2021 you can expect.........

A passionate exploration of transformation through the human experience

REAL TALK w Joy (Being a mental health provider and all the stuff).

A book review discussion of “Burnout; The secret to unlocking the stress cycle” by Emily Nagoski, PhD & Her sister Amelia Nagoski, DMA

The JOY journey how to find it keep it and use it every day.

 I have a special FREE GIFT- go to my website at Mental Health Heart Talks.com and complete form on the home page for free compassion fatigue assessment. JUST FOR YOU!!!!

 

Every week, I will go live in my FB community (mental Health Heart Talks Community) to answer your questions and provide specific things you need to feel supported and encouraged. That is our hub where we can tackle the hard stuff together.

SUBSCRIBE: On the next episode we will be talking REAL TALK EP. 1 about checking in with yourself and finding balance.

 

If you are a Mental Health Provider and would like to be interviewed and share your tips with us you can do that here: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/blank-page

 

Connect with me and others at my Mental Health Heart Talks Community

Website and Show Notes: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/

Music: I'm on a Roll by Grace Mesa 

 

I’m new here and if you think this is beneficial, please leave a review on iTunes, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast. I would love to read your reviews live on my show- it would totally make my day!

Talk soon, Joy

Today in Ep 12 I am talking with a special guest from the non-profit Paws & Stripes. We get to see what it's like a Day in the Life of Jennifer Schouman the Mental Health Director & Programs Director at Paws & Stripes. This is an amazing organization that has been impacting the lives of many veterans and has rescued numerous dogs over these past 10 years. 

A little about Jen: 

She has been a licensed marriage and family therapist for ten years. Counseling was a midlife career change. She went into counseling because she knew with the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, America was going to be on the receiving end of men and women with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Her goal was to work with veterans. She started working with Paws and Stripes through her employer at the time in 2014. Then contracted with them until 2018 when they hired her on full-time as the Director of Mental Health. Working with veterans is my dream job and being able to be around dogs all day is just an added bonus.

Paws & Stripe's mission is Providing animal assisted therapy to military veterans with PTSD, MST, and TBI using rescue dogs; saving lives, two at a time. ​Veterans and their dogs living without isolation. 

Their Story started 10 years ago, Paws and Stripes was born out of a need​ ​to care for our military veterans who were living with the deep scars of war as a result of their service to our country. Many came to us “at the end of their rope,” feeling unheard and left behind. We listened. We took action to see that this organization might make a difference in their lives. 

Today, every single one of us is being called to listen, again. We have never tolerated racism, sexism, xenophobia, abuse, homophobia, or any sort of discrimination. Today, we join the chorus speaking out against these evils. We condemn them. We demand better of ourselves and of our country.

Ways to show your support: https://www.pawsandstripes.org/planned-giving

 

Paws & Stripes Mental Health Director- Jennifer Schouman wished she knew: just how marginalized people struggling with mental health really are. This wouldn't have changed my mind about going into the field but I think I would have gotten more involved in educating the public about mental health issues.

Her top two mindset tips for the rest of us are:

It's important that we as therapists do not work harder than our clients on our clients' issues. If we are working harder than they are, we are not truly helping them. It's the client's journey; not ours. They get to choose how to proceed. We are along on the journey as support and, at times, to challenge their thinking and beliefs. Ultimately, however, it is their journey.

 Her 3 Self-Care Go To's:

Talking with my family is a big self-care strategy for me. I love being around my sisters and Mom. We do a lot of laughing.

I enjoy reading novels and nightly before bed. This is another self-care strategy as it transports me to another place and time.

I will take a mental health day when needed. During that day, I usually do whatever I want: nap, bath, mani/pedi, massage, read, binge watch a show.

I have a special FREE GIFT- go to my website at Mental Health Heart Talks.com and complete form on the home page for free compassion fatigue assessment. JUST FOR YOU!!!!

 

Every week on Wednesdays, I will go live in my FB community (mental Health Heart Talks Community) to answer your questions and provide specific things you need to feel supported and encouraged. That is our hub where we can tackle the hard stuff together.

 

SUBSCRIBE: On the next episode we will be talking about checking in with yourself and finding balance.

 

If you are a Mental Health Provider and would like to be interviewed and share your tips with us you can do that here: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/blank-page

 

Connect with me and others at my Mental Health Heart Talks Community

Website and Show Notes: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/

Music: I'm on a Roll by Grace Mesa 

 

I’m new here and if you think this is beneficial, please leave a review on iTunes, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast. I would love to read your reviews live on my show- it would totally make my day!

Talk soon, Joy

 

References:

https://www.pawsandstripes.org/

In this episode, Joy is interviewing Jennifer who is a CSW for Open Skies Healthcare and she works with a broad range of clients from children to adults who have a variety of mental health diagnoses. She shares with us her tips to manage stress and self-care along with great tools for working with children and building rapport. 

I have a special FREE GIFT- go to my website at Mental Health Heart Talks.com and complete the form on the home page for free compassion fatigue assessment. JUST FOR YOU!!!!

Every week on Wednesdays, I will go live in my FB community (mental Health Heart Talks Community) to answer your questions and provide specific things you need to feel supported and encouraged. That is our hub where we can tackle the hard stuff together.

 

SUBSCRIBE: On the next episode we will be talking about reflection and check-in with yourself and your clients. 

 

If you are a Mental Health Provider and would like to be interviewed and share your tips with us you can do that here: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/blank-page

 

Connect with me and others at my Mental Health Heart Talks Community

Website and Show Notes: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/

Music: I'm on a Roll by Grace Mesa 

 

I’m new here and if you think this is beneficial, please leave a review on iTunes, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast. I would love to read your reviews live on my show- it would totally make my day!

Talk soon, Joy

Welcome Back to the Mental Health Heart Talks, w Joy your host.

Today in Ep 10 I am talking about Self-Care Strategies for Mental Health Providers to prevent burn-out during COVID-19 and the beginning of a new VIRTUAL school year 2020-21.

In this episode, I am also sharing with you, what my podcast guests wished they had known about the mental health field and their TOP TWO self-care tips. 

 

I have a special FREE GIFT- go to my website at Mental Health Heart Talks.com and complete form on the home page for free compassion fatigue assessment. JUST FOR YOU!!!!

Every week on Wednesdays, I will go live in my FB community (mental Health Heart Talks Community) to answer your questions and provide specific things you need to feel supported and encouraged. That is our hub where we can tackle the hard stuff together.

 

SUBSCRIBE: On the next episode we will be talking about reflection and check-in with yourself and your clients. 

 

If you are a Mental Health Provider and would like to be interviewed and share your tips with us you can do that here: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/blank-page

 

Connect with me and others at my Mental Health Heart Talks Community

Website and Show Notes: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/

Music: I'm on a Roll by Grace Mesa 

 

I’m new here and if you think this is beneficial, please leave a review on iTunes, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast. I would love to read your reviews live on my show- it would totally make my day!

Talk soon, Joy

 

References:

NM CRISIS.org wealth of COVID-19 resources and contact numbers.

https://www.nmcrisisline.com/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=FEMACovidCounseling&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsuP5BRCoARIsAPtX_wEf5n5PS1ylsT0AxZX_breJf64CACmneRodgFSZZJq8U0grataCIm4aAqw1EALw_wcB

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/mental-health-covid-19/art-20482731

 

Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself feeling helpless, sad, angry, irritable, hopeless, anxious or afraid. You may have trouble concentrating on typical tasks, changes in appetite, body aches and pains, or difficulty sleeping or you may struggle to face routine chores.

When these signs and symptoms last for several days in a row, make you miserable and cause problems in your daily life so that you find it hard to carry out normal responsibilities, it's time to ask for help.

 

Get help when you need it

Hoping mental health problems such as anxiety or depression will go away on their own can lead to worsening symptoms. If you have concerns or if you experience worsening of mental health symptoms, ask for help when you need it, and be upfront about how you're doing. To get help you may want to:

Call or use social media to contact a close friend or loved one — even though it may be hard to talk about your feelings.

Contact a minister, spiritual leader or someone in your faith community.

Contact your employee assistance program, if your employer has one, and get counseling or ask for a referral to a mental health professional.

Call your primary care provider or mental health professional to ask about appointment options to talk about your anxiety or depression and get advice and guidance. Some may provide the option of phone, video or online appointments.

Contact organizations such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for help and guidance.

If you're feeling suicidal or thinking of hurting yourself, seek help. Contact your primary care provider or a mental health professional. Or call a suicide hotline. In the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or use its webchat at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat.

Continue your self-care strategies

You can expect your current strong feelings to fade when the pandemic is over, but stress won't disappear from your life when the health crisis of COVID-19 ends. Continue these self-care practices to take care of your mental health and increase your ability to cope with life's ongoing challenges.

Check out my Heart Talks Interview with Jenn Davis, LCSW- a 10 year Social Worker (NO RELATION) who has a ton of diverse experience to share with us. Jenn shares her diverse experience, gives grad student advice, and shares what keeps her sane during COVID-19.  She is so inspiring. 

 

Jenn has been in practice for 10 years, and currently, an LCSW, board-approved supervisor, currently working at Southwest Care Center as a therapist for the whole clinic in Albuquerque. She got into social work because she wanted to help people and more specifically kids with substance abuse issues. She grew up playing sports and being on teams and she felt like social workers create their own ‘teams’. She has enjoyed being apart of numerous groups of people with the common bond of social work has been amazing. She has met so many amazing humans throughout her career. 

 

I have a special FREE GIFT- go to my website at Mental Health Heart Talks.com and complete form on the home page for free compassion fatigue assessment. JUST FOR YOU!!!!

 

Every week on Wednesdays, I will go live in my FB community (mental Health Heart Talks Community) to answer your questions and provide specific things you need to feel supported and encouraged. That is our hub where we can tackle the hard stuff together.

 

SUBSCRIBE: 

 

If you are a Mental Health Provider and would like to be interviewed and share your tips with us you can do that here: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/blank-page

 

Connect with me and others at my Mental Health Heart Talks Community

Website and Show Notes: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/

Music: I'm on a Roll by Grace Mesa 

 

I’m new here and if you think this is beneficial, please leave a review on iTunes, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast. I would love to read your reviews live on my show- it would totally make my day!

Talk soon, Joy

 

References:

https://southwestcare.org/

Today in Ep 8 I am talking Motivational Interviewing.

 

I want to encourage my listeners to attend the (FREE) 2-day Motivational Interviewing training at the Motivational Interview Training Center here in Albuquerque or online via zoom. They are funded through the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Initiative.

 

We talk about what MI is, where it's used, and why we use it.

 

I have a special FREE GIFT- go to my website at Mental Health Heart Talks.com and complete form on the home page for free compassion fatigue assessment. JUST FOR YOU!!!!

 

Every week on Wednesdays, I will go live in my FB community (mental Health Heart Talks Community) to answer your questions and provide specific things you need to feel supported and encouraged. That is our hub where we can tackle the hard stuff together.

 

SUBSCRIBE: On the next episode we will be talking to Jenn Davis, LCSW a 10 Social Work Diva (No relation) shares about her diverse social work experience @ Southwest Care Ctr in ABQ – therapist for whole clinic and how she’s adjusted to covid and what she does to stay sane.

 

If you are a Mental Health Provider and would like to be interviewed and share your tips with us you can do that here: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/blank-page

 

Connect with me and others at my Mental Health Heart Talks Community

Website and Show Notes: https://www.mentalhealthhearttalks.com/

Music: I'm on a Roll by Grace Mesa 

 

I’m new here and if you think this is beneficial, please leave a review on iTunes, share with your friends, and subscribe to this podcast. I would love to read your reviews live on my show- it would totally make my day!

Talk soon, Joy

 

References:

https://www.nmmitc.com/