This week, wildfire cleanup is just starting in LA, it's MLK Day tomorrow, and the US Presidency will start a new administration. Plus there's always the dozens of personal things our clients will bring to us and our own personal lives.
So, since there's a lot going on, you can scan straight to the bottom of the newsletter for two summary sections: 1) Working Phase resources available on the website, and 2) outside resources offered by others. All are free or low-cost, please share freely and widely.
For today in particular, I've been thinking a lot about what getting this new, but painfully familiar, US President will mean for us as therapists.
What lessons learned from the 45th Presidential administration will apply to the next 4 years of helping others?
This week, I’m writing with a simple question:
Have you ever taken a long leave of absence from therapy work?Â
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.Â
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.Â
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 ...
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