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This week, I’m writing with a simple question: Have you ever taken a long leave of absence from therapy work?  Maybe it was a formal sabbatical. Maybe it was just time to focus on yourself or family (ideally beyond the laughable 4-12 weeks of mat leave that's supposed to cover childbirth recovery.  Maybe you needed a LONG break from therapy work to recover from burnout. If you’re interested in ...

Last week colleagues and supporters of this very newsletter were invited to gather and get our quarterly plans done. 3 months of planning, strategies and tactics. DONE. I usually love making plans. It’s a part of running a business, but it’s just as helpful if you’re an employee. Planning allows us to reclaim an active role in shaping the future. But this year, IDK. It feels kinda tempting to a...

If you’re in a direct care role, your clients are probably already telling you that they're experimenting with AI tools (such as ChatGPT) for work, school, or even emotional support between sessions.  You personally may have considered integrating AI as part of your documentation process. You probably already use some earlier forms of "AI" if you use speech-to-text, predictive text, or certain ...