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Meet Portia Bajwa, a dedicated and inspiring therapist specializing in BIPOC, trauma, and anxiety. Portia's journey into therapy was shaped by her desire to understand family and cultural dynamics, which led her to pursue social work. She values helping clients connect with themselves on a deeper level, making her work incredibly impactful.

Discover more about Portia's professional journey, her unique approach to therapy, and her future aspirations in our latest podcast episode! 🎧✨

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Which area could you use the most growth in?

There will always be room and opportunity for growth, but leaning into just one area helps you stay focused and centered rather than scatter-brained and overwhelmed.

Choose one area to lean into and dive in deep.

Go as far as you can with it before choosing another area to grow in and explore.

Decide what kind of support you need to help you be successful and create real growth in that specific area of your practice.

So, which area do you want to grow in right now? Let me know in the comments!

Check out our blog at www.cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com/blog for more great topics of growth and support!

Are you helping build a community of support?

It's time to rally together as clinicians that are part of a larger mission - to make mental wellness accessible for everyone.

By coming together, creating an inclusive community, and eliminating competition, we can forge a path forward into a future in which mental health is celebrated and pursued by everyone! 🤩

Come join us in cultivating this vibrant community of clinicians from all walks of life, backgrounds, and perspectives.

We are so grateful for every clinician that is part of our growing and supportive community 🤗

Join us over at www.cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com and sign up for our newsletter today!

These three pillars are crucial to every therapist's clinical journey.

Developing wisdom, happiness, and courage are the keys to finding fulfillment and becoming an successful therapist who serves her clients compassionately and effectively.

It takes a lot of grit and commitment to be a therapist, and it goes much deeper than formal education and skills.

By pursuing these three pillars to growth and actively incorporating them into your sessions and communications with each client, you'll much more easily navigate the waters of mental health and weather the storms that can sometimes pop up.

Which of these pillars do you find yourself pursuing most often or would like to begin pursuing? Share with me in the comments below!

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Navigating the waters of mental health as therapists demands a deep understanding of oneself, the courage to face the unknown, and an unwavering commitment to growth—both personal and professional.

It goes much further than academics and clinical skills.

It takes certain characteristics and values within ourselves to truly be effective as a therapist.

We all must dig down deep to engage these values and apply them to our work each day.

If we let it, this understanding, courage, and commitment will guide us in navigating our paths towards impact, fulfillment, and growth.

What values have helped guide you in your own clinical journey? Share your top three with us in the comments below!

Take a look at our latest blog post over at www.cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com for more info, insight, and support!

Your fulfillment and satisfaction as a therapist are important too 💯

You chose this career path to help others, but that doesn't mean you need to be a martyr and deny your own needs in order to care for everyone else.

Prioritize your needs too, clinician.

When you're feeling burnt out, give yourself permission to pursue the things, people, and places that fill you up 🤩

And if that looks like taking a step back, taking a break, turning down appointment requests, or rearranging your schedule, then don't be afraid to do that.

You can't be effective if you aren't at your best!

Make the choice to refuel, not just for yourself, but also for the people you serve so that they can receive the best care possible from you 🤗

Looking for a community of support? Come join us at the Clinician Development Collective! We have a variety of options to help you on your clinical journey 🤗 www.cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com

Your dreams matter, fellow clinician ✨

Without them, there would be no future.

Your dreams have gotten you this far and they'll keep taking you as far as you can imagine.

Embrace the unknown, no matter how scary or uncertain it is, and let yourself dream as big as you can!

If you keep putting one foot in front of the other, you'll eventually get where you want to go.

So don't give up! You got this! 💪

What are some dreams you're building right now? Share them with me in the comments below so I can cheer you on! 🤩

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What if I can't help anyone?

What if they don't like my suggestions or methods of therapy?

What if they think I'm a bad therapist?

What if? What if? What if?

No matter how much training or preparing we do in advance, nothing can truly prepare us for the real deal.

We can't know how our clients will react to us.

We can't know how to help someone right from the jump.

We can't know what something will really be like before we experience it.

But the more we practice, the more we work with our clients, the more we use various methods of therapy, the more comfortable we will become and the less we will wrestle with our feelings of inadequacy.

Everyone wrestles with feeling like they don't have what it takes, so remember that you're not alone.

Keep going, keep trying, keep moving forward even when you fail or make a mistake.

That's the only way to grow as a clinician and become a successful therapist!

Share with a fellow therapist who could use the encouragement 🤗

Need an encouragement boost or want to further develop your professional skills and strengths? Check out our blog at the link below to peruse a variety of topics on growing and becoming more effective as a therapist! https://cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com/blog/

How do you recover after dealing with a Therapy Interfering Behavior?

It's not easy to get things back on track once they've gone off the rails, but it is possible.

The most important thing is to openly communicate with your client and discuss the issues that are causing the interference.

If we don't address the issues head-on, then we cannot hope to repair the client-therapist relationship and move forward.

Creating an open and safe environment to discuss the behavioral issues that are cropping up will facilitate clarity for both you and the client, and will either mitigate the issues moving forward or will make it clear that the relationship is not working.

Being honest is key!

What are your top tips for redirecting a session after it goes off the rails? Share them with us in the comments below!

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Just as a patient can exhibit difficult behavior that disrupts treatment, therapists can also exhibit problematic patterns that interfere in the therapeutic process.

Common therapist TIBs (or Therapy Interfering Behaviors) include:

- Arriving late or canceling appointments frequently
- Failing to return patient phone calls in a timely manner
- Making critical or judgmental statements towards the patient
- Disclosing too much personal information
- Seeming distracted, inattentive, or bored during sessions
- Responding defensively when patients give feedback about the therapy

These behaviors damage the therapist-client relationship and hinder the patient's progress.

Failing to reflect on your own behavior as a therapist and recognizing instances where these tendencies may be popping up for you will only create bigger problems that will ultimately end the therapist-client relationship, and can even damage your career.

We must be proactive in reflecting on our own tendencies, actions, and missteps to avoid these kinds of situations and to help our patients effectively.

Have you found yourself falling into these behavioral patterns at times? Let's support each other and share our own experiences with TIBs in the comments!

Check our latest blog post at www.cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com to learn more about Therapy Interfering Behaviors and how to handle them!

Building better habits to mitigate risk for burnout is a powerful tool to have in our kits.

As therapists, burnout is a very real risk and a very easy state to enter into.

Our work is often demanding, draining, and overwhelming.

Without proper methods in place to recenter and recharge, it won't take much to start feeling overworked and undervalued.

Building a mosaic career is one of the methods that help us bust burnout before it even begins.

It provides a way to find better balance between work and life, and to diversify our energy in a healthy way.

Would you build a mosaic career? What types of opportunities would you want to explore?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Come hang out with us over at the Clinician Development Collective for support, community, and resources to aid you in your clinical journey! www.cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com

Truth!! 🙌

Say it with me: My value as a therapist is not determined by anyone else's validation or opinion.

You are worthy.👏 You are important.👏 Your work matters.👏

Believe in yourself and know that you are enough just as you are.

Share with a fellow therapist who could use some encouragement!

Check out our latest blog post at www.cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com for more encouragement and to learn our top tips for beating burnout as a clinician!

You open the doors to your therapy practice on a brisk spring morning, smiling at the plaque on the wall depicting the name of your practice that you spent so much time and care on selecting.

You walk past the waiting room that you personally decorated to serve as a warm, welcoming space for all who enter.

You think about all the shopping trips you made, the lists of items you scrolled through on your phone, and the excitement you felt when you finally got to put it all together.

You wanted all the clients who walked through that door to feel safe and to know that they were cared for.

You walk into your cozy office and look over your schedule for the day.

You love that you have the flexibility to set up the schedule how you want.

You spend the rest of the day working with clients you love and caring for your business.

How amazing does that sound?! 🤩

If starting your own private practice has been a dream of yours, then let's make 2024 the year that it finally happens!

Schedule a FREE private practice consultation call with us today and craft a personalized plan designed to suit your needs!

Our founder has over 18 years experience guiding practices - we're here to advise you on building the practice you envision.

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Is imposter syndrome keeping you from making those major moves you've been dreaming of finally making this year? 😱

It loves to rear its ugly head right when you're about to make a change, try something different, or take things to the next level.

It often tells you that you're not good enough, you don't have anything special to say, and you aren't capable of making a difference.

Clinician, know that these are all lies!

Imposter syndrome is something that all of us struggle with from time to time in our professional lives, personal lives, and even in simple day-to-day interactions.

However, imposter syndrome is not always a bad thing.

In fact, some experts argue that it can be a sign of success, indicating hunger, humility, and the path to success.

So, if you're feeling that imposter monster start to creep up on you once again, take it as a sign that you're about to accomplish something great! 🤩

This week, we're focusing on building a private practice in 2024.

Whether you're a brand new therapist or a therapist with many years of experience, you're likely not a stranger to imposter syndrome when it comes to the thought of starting or growing your private practice.

It can be a daunting endeavor!

If you're interested in learning some top tips for how to properly prepare for building your private practice this year and quiet that imposter monster, head on over to our blog at cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com/blog and check out our latest post titled, "Building Your Private Practice in 2024"!

Why is HIPAA compliance important?

It ensures relevant access to patient information while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

It's about balancing care with caution.

Compliance means more than just following procedures.

It's about setting a high standard for privacy and security protection in healthcare.

As clinicians, we can be proud to uphold these standards because, when we do, our patients are the ones who benefit the most and receive care that makes a difference.

Want to be certain you're staying HIPAA-compliant?

Head on over to our latest blog post or sign up for our newsletter, all at www.cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com, to learn key strategies and gain support for staying HIPAA-compliant!

What's one fact you know about HIPAA? Share it with us in the comments below!

Ah, HIPAA.

It's the four-letter acronym that brings a yawn to your face faster than you can say 'confidentiality'.

However!

It is a crucial part of every clinician's responsibilities and protects your patients' private information so that they can be safe when receiving care.

Yes, being HIPAA-compliant does put a limit on our work as therapists to provide holistic care.

There's a fine line between confidentiality and effective communication, and sometimes that can be really difficult to balance.

But if we explore the ways in which HIPAA compliance serves us in our clinical work and create systems for ourselves to ensure we stay HIPAA-compliant without the headache, we can embrace HIPAA without the cringe and may even begin to enjoy it!

Follow along as we dive into this topic more in depth this week and be sure to sign up for our newsletter at www.cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com to learn more about staying HIPAA-compliant!

Double-tap if you're in a love/hate relationship with HIPAA and comment down below your best tips for staying HIPAA-compliant without the headache!

📈Did You Know?🤔 66% of licensed psychologists had engaged in consultation in the past year!💡

Balancing personal life and professional commitments is a challenge we all face.

Sometimes, seeking consultation can be a significant step in maintaining this balance.

I found that it not only helps keep me updated but also reinforces a sense of community and support. 💼

🎯Our latest blog post outlines action steps for integrating consultation into daily practice.🎯

What steps have you taken to maintain and enhance your skills post-licensure? Let's share our experiences and learn from each other!🙌

Check out our latest blog post at the link in bio!

Do you ever feel isolated in your role as a therapist?

The solitary nature of mental health work can take a toll.

Tight confidentiality means clinicians often cannot discuss their wins and struggles with loved ones.

This makes it difficult for therapists to feel adequately supported and cared for, which often leads to burn out, disconnection, and even depression.

Having a circle of support where you can safely discuss your mental health work and challenges is imperative to not only being an effective clinician but to also feel seen and heard.

Therapists need a safe space too!

A solution to this dangerous disconnect is clinical consultation.

Quality consultation provides a forum to unpack your experiences as a therapist in a protected environment with those who understand.

Whether with an advisor or peer group, consultation removes isolation.

Consultation can also smooth the transition from mandated clinical supervision to self-directed development, and provides invaluable support through community, perspective and accountability.

For therapists and clinicians in all stages of practice, intentionally pursuing consultation is key to combating isolation and sustaining passion.

To learn more about therapist isolation and clinical consultation, be sure to check out the blog at our website and sign up for the newsletter, where we'll be sharing more tips, resources, and support!