The Therapists' Therapist

Compassion fatigue is often discussed. Yet, it is still so common for therapists to struggle with it! Today, we discuss techniques for releasing yourself emotionally and energetically from sessions so you can experience the joy and satisfaction of providing care.

Practical tips and advice from Jacinda Jackson, LCMHC, who beautifully shares her experiences, both as a therapist and as a therapist's therapist, in living and working intentionally.

Learn more about our guest, Jacinda, here!

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Did you know ADHD is considered genetic? Did you know that it cannot develop in adulthood? And what about medications for ADHD: good or bad??

In this episode, James Ochoa, LPC shares his expertise in ADHD. Join us to learn more about ADHD, bust myths and commonly held misconceptions, and learn how James and others have learned, with practice, to manage their ADHD.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy is becoming one of the more popular methods used in psychotherapy. As an evolution of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, it helps clients with strong emotional dysregulation develop skills to manage their distress.

Join us as we speak to an expert in this therapeutic technique, Dr. John Donkervoet. We discuss the technique itself, the way he uses it with clients, the most effective strategies for building group and individual sessions, and more. 

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ACT or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a technique that's gaining popularity among psychotherapists. We traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee to speak with Dr. Kim Eckert, founder of Roots Counseling Center, about her use of ACT with her client population.

The resources mentioned in this episode can be found here:

1. The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety 
2. Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

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If you've decided that alcohol dependence is a problem for one of your clients, you may want them to become involved in Alcoholics Anonymous. But you may have a number of misconceptions about the nature of AA. And you may not know how to make a referral to that organization. We'll discuss all of this in today's podcast.

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The first few years in private practice are usually exciting and challenging. But what should you do if "the thrill is gone" and you find yourself dreading that trip to the office.

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Clients occasionally appear in our practices with a sleep disturbance as their primary complaint. Alternatively, sleep difficulties are frequently part of another identified problem, such as anxiety or depression. 

In today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. John Lennon to explore the nature of sleep, and the treatment of sleep difficulties. We talk, insomnia, sleep disruptors, and practical advice for when you just can't seem to unwind. 

Find Dr. John Lennon's work in the following locations:

• The Well Rested Podcast
• WellRestedMD.com
• NeurologyClinic.org
• University of Tennessee Health Science center

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**Please note: we discuss our experience working with a client who died by suicide within this episode. Listeners should be aware.**

Sometimes the least expected thing can happen just as you're getting into a good routine. We look at how your practice might be disrupted in this episode.

We discuss your obligations to clients in their times of crisis and how to make sure you get to take a vacation while knowing your clients are in good hands. We also discuss how to help those who are slow to pay and those who can't afford to pay.  We also talk awkward encounters, sexual encounters and ethics. Seeing clients in public -- what to do and what NOT to do. And, we cap it all off with a discussion of bad reviews.

Whew! This one's a doozy!

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When you have the exciting "problem" of more referrals than you can handle, it is time to think about expansion. 

Some questions you might need answers to are: Do you need to hire, or is this is a temporary uptick? Should you hire a contract worker or an employee? What are the implications of each?  How much should you pay? How do insurance panels work when you hire a credentialed therapist? Let's answer all of these questions and more.

In this episode, we discuss how to hire additional therapists or front office admins and how to be a really great manager!

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